kids on elephant

Elephant Trip

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February 3rd 2007
Lao has a long tradition with elephants. The ancient Lao kingdom of Lane Xang was known as "land of ten Million Elephants". Prior to the arrival of the internal combustion engine, elephants were used in industry. Needless to say, an Elephant is an expensive pet to keep if not bringing in some kind of income. At the village of Tad Lo, elephant rides are offered to tourists, as a way to earn i ... 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