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still on the roads today
https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies1/You_Rock_Emoticon.gifA French-Siamese-Lao Ferry Consortium existed during these years. This steam-powered launch of the company Le Trentianian, offered regular freight and passenger services from Vientiane, Nong Khai, Nakon Phanom, and Savannakhet.
Great pics RS
Jolly good show!
https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/02/560.jpgThe key plotters of the 'Palace Revolt of 1912'. Was the first time in Thai history that the military attempted to overthrow the legitimate government {throne} of Thailand/Siam. At the time of the event, the sitting Monarch was HM King Vajiravudh.
https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies1/You_Rock_Emoticon.gifPrint from accounts of old Siam {still regionally factioned} and what is now Isaan of 1855. From the Charles Bennett book, 'In the Far East'.
https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/02/562.jpgAncient revered heroine of Khorat who saved Thailand from Lao occupation. Wife of deputy governor of Khorat at the time of King Anouvong's Rebellion of 1826, credited with organizing a strong resistance and subsequent defeat of the rebel army.
I love the valiant and I think thats a datsun bluebird in the forground. see post 680
https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies1/You_Rock_Emoticon.gifBoats left in Songkla Harbour in which were used by numerous Vietnamese refugees.
Great thread RS - worth ten greens!