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There are only 30,000 Vietnamese in Laos, but I'm already doubting this figure. Within 300 meters of the Savannakhet Bus Station, there are six Vietnamese restaurants or cafes, plus other businesses. A Vietnamese I just met here thinks there are a million Vietnamese in Laos!

Sign:

VIETNAMESE FRAGRANCE RESTAURANT
WATER BUFFALO NINE WAYS - STEWED FIGHTING COCK
VARIOUS SEAFOOD DISHES
RICE WITH CHICKEN
PLEASE JOIN US!

Notice that they don't even bother to have any Laotian on their sign!


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