Delve into Ban Um Yen in Thailand
Ban Um Yen in the region of Nong Khai is a city in Thailand - some 316 mi or ( 509 km ) North-East of Bangkok , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Um Yen is now 01:12 AM (Sunday) . 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 Na Bong, Wang Saphung, and Udon Thani. 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 Um Yen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Vientiane, Laos
© zoqy.net A look round the city of Vientiane in Laos ..
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 ..
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... ..
Vientiane Mekong River
Hotel accommodation near Mekong River Vientiane Laos Indochina. Travel to Vientiane via the Thai Lao Friendship Bridge from Nong Khai across the low flow Mekong River. Tourist mini bus sight seeing to ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 11 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 11 km away
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 11 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 12 km away
Lao National Museum
The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum. This museum, which was originally built in 1925 as the French governor’s residence, presents the history of Laos, highlighting the Laotian people’s struggle to free the country from foreign occupiers and imperialist forces.
Located at 17.97 102.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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