Thailand into Laos Photo 21

Thailand into Laos

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January 31st 2011
Thailand into Laos on a slow boat- the ultimate way to travel! Our journey began travelling from Chiang Mai to the border town of Chiang khong with a quick detour to visit the newly built "white temple". This temple was like no other we've seen, it has been designed by a thai artist and is meant to illustrate the journey from hell into heaven. The temple is amazing, like something out of narni ... 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