Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The statue of King Sisavang Vong is located just in front of the Wat Si Muang temple. He ruled the Kingdom from 28 April 1904 until his death on 20 October 1959. He was known as a “playboy king” who had up to 50 children by 15 wives. Fourteen continue reading : Advancer#10 Statue of King Sisavang Vong, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#9 Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The building was first started in 1973 by the then Royal Lao government on the grounds that used to house the royal residence. It was designed by local architect Khamphoung Phonekeo but due to political change brought about by the takeover of the communist Pathet Lao continue reading : Advancer#9 Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#8 Prime Minister's Office, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Prime Minister’s Office, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The Prime Minister is the Head of Government whose role is to guide the work of the Government and local administration. He is appointed or removed by the President of the Republic after the approval of the National Assembly. Thongsing Thammavong is the current Prime Minister continue reading : Advancer#8 Prime Minister's Office, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#7 Patuxai Memorial Monument, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Patuxai Memorial Monument, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The most prominent landmark in Vientiane built between 1957 and 1968. It literally means Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. Though it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it is typically Laotian in continue reading : Advancer#7 Patuxai Memorial Monument, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#6 Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 A Buddhist golden stupa at 45 metres tall believed to contain a relic of the Lord Buddha. It is considered as the most important national cultural monument in Lao PDR originally built in 1566 by King Setthathirath and restored in 1953. King Setthathirath was one of continue reading : Advancer#6 Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#5 Lao National Assembly, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Lao National Assembly, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The unicameral parliament of Lao PDR established in its current form by the Lao Constitution of 1991. It acts as the representative of the rights, powers and interests of the multi-ethnic Laotian people. The National Assembly is also the legislative branch that has the right to continue reading : Advancer#5 Lao National Assembly, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#4 International Cooperation Training Center, Vientiane, Lao PDR
International Cooperation and Training Center (ICTC), Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The ICTC will serve as the International Media Center (IMC) of all foreign and local media entities covering the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 9) in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic from 5-6 November 2012. It has a Press Working Area where the following continue reading : Advancer#4 International Cooperation Training Center, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer#3 Morning Market, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Morning Market, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 As early as 6:00 a.m., Laotians troop to the Morning Market to buy the day’s fresh produce such as vegetables, fruits and exotic delicacies. The streets leading to the market are packed with people and vendors line up their wet and dry goods that are sold at continue reading : Advancer#3 Morning Market, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Advancer #2 Vientiane, Lao PDR
Vientiane, Lao PDR 31 October 2012 Don Chan Palace Hotel The Don Chan Palace Hotel will be the venue of the Gala Dinner to be hosted by Lao PDR President Choummaly Sayasone and his spouse, Mrs. Keosaychay Sayasone, to the 50 Heads of State and Government that will participate at the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM continue reading : Advancer #2 Vientiane, Lao PDR