Pictured right, is the memorial to those that fell during the campaign, which most interestingly bears inscriptions in Thai, Lao, Chinese and the most magnificent 19th century English. Here you see it specially dressed up and painted for the festival, while in the foreground, people queue to make a blessing.
It is, in fact, the second such monument, the original is located in what is today the Nong Khai Police Station.
This very serious insurgency, caused a great deal of turmoil. Moreover, vandalism of religious objects, property and art was widespread. (See Historical Park) |
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