Speedboat to Laos

Burma, Laos, Cigarettes

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June 24th 2009
Yesterday (Tuesday) Nathan, Rachel and I set out for Burma. I'm starting to gain a real appreciation for the miracle that is 7-11. They're like the Thai Starbucks - absolutely viral. I got myself a tasty ice cream bar on the way. Over lunch we met up with Billy and Kelly, who work with a sports ministry here in Thailand. Bethany and Nathan's ministry is working a lot with Billy to get some ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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