Vat Xieng Thong

Luang Prabang

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April 11th 2005
Luang Prabang This used to be the capital of Laos and you can tell as it still has a lot of the charm. It is coming close to the end of our adventure in Laos, so we are chillin with the Loas people and saying SAWAIDEE, millions of times a day. This means, hello, good morning, good afternoon....etc and every other greeting you could mange. The Vat Xieng Thong is located here which is a beaut ... read more

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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more