Delve into Ban Hong Thong in Thailand
Ban Hong Thong in the region of Nong Khai is a city in Thailand - some 317 mi or ( 510 km ) North-East of Bangkok , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Hong Thong is now 01:42 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bangkok " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Ban Nam Mong, Ban Na Bong, and Wang Saphung. While being here, make sure to check out Chiang Mai . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ban Hong Thong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Vientiane, Laos
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Laos: Vientiane discovered
"I find it hard to believe that Vientiane is a capital. The feeling here is more akin to a sleepy, laid back country town. Non-the-less, capital it is, the seat of government and powerhouse of the cou ..
Miss Laos 2012 finalists tour Vientiane before grand finale
www.vientianetimes.org.la The final 20 contestants in the Miss Laos 2012 competition have been making their way around media outlets and sponsors throughout Vientiane this week in a bid to promote the ..
Laos: Vientiane - 1893 -1975
A first impression of Vientiane is of a sleepy, backwater city set on a bend in the Mekong River....... True..... Dig a little deeper, though, and you will find Vientiane has undergone many changes... ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mahosot Hospital
Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust-University of Oxford Infectious Disease Centre known as Mahosot Hospital is a hospital in Vientiane, Laos. It is the first and most important centre in the country which is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases and also serves as an important medical research and training centre.
Located at 17.96 102.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Wat Si Muang
Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This temple was built in 1563. Located near the eastern entrance to the city centre, on the road leading from the Friendship Bridge to Thailand, the small temple was built on the ruins of a Khmer Hindu shrine, the remains of which can be seen behind the ordination hall. A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang. Inside, the sim is unusually divided into two rooms.
Located at 17.96 102.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 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 9 km away
Haw Phra Kaew
Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. The interior now houses a museum and a small shop.
Located at 17.96 102.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan
Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan (Temple of the Heavy Buddha) is one of many Buddhist Monasteries that are present in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is present within the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.
Located at 17.97 102.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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