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Vientiane

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September 30th 2012
Vientiane is the capital of Laos. It is close to the border with Thailand and you can see Thailand on the opposite side of the river. The friendship bridge connects the two countries. In the afternoon I visited the Wat Sisaket which is the oldest temple in Vientiane and displays in the corridor around the sim a collection of wooden Buddhas and tiny Buddhas in niches. The tour also included a walk ... read more

Asia » Laos » South

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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