Discover Ban Namhoum in Laos
Ban Namhoum in the region of Viangchan is a town located in Laos - some 16 mi or ( 25 km ) North of Vientiane , the country's capital .
Local time in Ban Namhoum is now 12:58 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Vientiane " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, and Nong Khai. When in this area, you might want to check out Chiang Mai . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Ban Namhoum ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Daily Giving and Daily Receiving: Alms Round in Laos
Every morning in Southeast Asia the monks go on alms round. Here is how they do it in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. If you listen carefully you can hear the monks offereing a prayer after the woman ..
MotoQuest Tours: Laos Adventure
Take a ride with MotoQuest Tours through Northern Laos. Visit a country rich with history, friendly people, and exotic scenery. Visit the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang, on the banks of the Miko ..
Vientiane, Laos, Clubbing @ Meena 2010
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Laos: Scooter ride between Vientiane and Nadi
We stopped to pan the area, somewhere on a dirt road between 10 and 13. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
National University of Laos
National University of Laos (NUOL) is the leading university in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Founded in 1996, with departments brought in from other existing colleges, it is the only national university in the country. NUOL accepts top students from Laos with few international students. National University of Laos is cooperating with various international universities, especially from Japan.
Located at 18.04 102.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Battle of Ban Dong
The Battle of Ban Dong was a major battle of the Vietnam War that took place in Laos, involving the North and South Vietnamese armies. The battle lasted from February 8 to March 20, 1971. Before Operation Lam Son 719 began, intelligence indicated that North Vietnam had permanently placed logistical units in the Ban Dong area, especially along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The logistical units were supported by one regular division, with another one ready for rapid deployment.
Located at 18.28 102.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Wattay International Airport
Wattay International Airport is one of the few international airports in Laos. It is located 3 km (2 mi) outside its capital, Vientiane. The airport consists of an old and small domestic terminal and a new international terminal. There is a military (air force) installation at one end of the airport. The head office of Lao Air is on the airport property.
Located at 17.99 102.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
New Laos National Stadium
New Laos National Stadium is a new multi-use stadium in Vientiane, Laos, that was built in 2009 It was used mostly for football matches as well as athletics events and was used to host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games. Upon completion, it replaced the previous Laos National Stadium.
Located at 18.06 102.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Kingdom of Laos
The Kingdom of Laos was a sovereign state from 1953 until December 1975, when Pathet Lao overthrew the government and created the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Given self-rule in 1949 as part of a federation with the rest of French Indochina, the 1953 Franco-Lao Treaty finally established a sovereign, independent Laos, but did not stipulate who would rule the country.
Located at 17.97 102.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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