Ban Phônbôk in Vientiane Prefecture
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Right- and left-hand traffic

The terms right-hand traffic and left-hand traffic refer to regulations requiring all bidirectional traffic to keep either to the right or the left side of the road, respectively. This is so fundamental to traffic flow that it is sometimes referred to as the rule of the road. This basic rule eases traffic flow and reduces the risk of head-on collisions. Today, about 66.1% of the world's people live in right-hand traffic countries and 33.9% in left-hand traffic countries.

Located at 17.8874, 102.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chirality, Driving, Lists of countries, Road transport, Traffic law

Nong Khai Province

Nong Khai is the northernmost of the north-eastern (Isan) provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from east clockwise) Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani and Loei. To the north it borders Vientiane Province, Vientiane Prefecture and Bolikhamxai of Laos.

Located at 17.8681, 102.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Nong Khai Province, Isan, Provinces of Thailand, Populated places on the Mekong River

Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge

The First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is a bridge over the Mekong, connecting Nong Khai province and the city of Nong Khai in Thailand with Vientiane Prefecture in Laos - the city of Vientiane is approximately 20 km from the bridge. With a length of 1,170m (0.73 mi), the bridge has two 3.5m (11 ft 6 in) wide road lanes, two 1.5m (4 ft 11 in) wide footpaths and a single 1000 gauge railway line in the middle, straddling the narrow central reservation. The rail gauge is 1000mm.

Located at 17.8783, 102.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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International bridges, International railway lines, Bridges in Thailand, Bridges in Laos, Rail transport in Laos, Railway lines in Thailand, Bridges completed in 1994, Laos–Thailand border crossings, Road-rail bridges, Bridges over the Mekong River, Buildings and structures in Nong Khai Province, Buildings and structures in Vientiane

Nong Khai

Nong Khai (เทศบาลเมืองหนองคาย, Thesaban Mueang Nong Khai or หนองคาย or Nong Khai) is a city in North-East Thailand. It is also the capital of Nong Khai Province. Situated on the Mekong River, near the site of the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, spanning the river to Laos. The Thai-Lao Friendship bridge was largely funded by a gift to the Lao Government by the Australian Keating Labour Government.

Located at 17.8803, 102.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Nong Khai Province, Laos–Thailand border crossings, Populated places on the Mekong River

Buddha Park

Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling), is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple (Wat), the park may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, since it contains numerous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The socialist government operates Buddha Park as a tourist attraction and public park.

Located at 17.9123, 102.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Laotian art, Visionary environments, Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Colossal Buddha statues, Buildings and structures in Vientiane, Protected areas of Laos

Sala Keoku

Sala Keoku is a park featuring giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river. The park has been built by and reflects the personal vision of Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat and his followers (the construction started in 1978).

Located at 17.8869, 102.782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Visionary environments, Thai art, Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Colossal Buddha statues

Thanaleng Railway Station

Thanaleng Railway Station, also known as Dongphosy Station (Ban Dong Phosy in Lao), is a railway station in Dongphosy village, Hadxayfong district, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos. It is located 20 km east of the Lao capital city of Vientiane and 4 km north of the border between Laos and Thailand along the Mekong River. The station opened on March 5, 2009, becoming part of the first international railway link serving Laos.

Located at 17.9031, 102.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Laos, Buildings and structures in Vientiane