Vientiane Kingdom and Champasak Kingdom (Military Occupation)

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Polity that includes all territories militarly occupied by Vientiane and Champasak that are not part of a specific military territory.

Establishment

February 1827: In January 1827 the Lao armies of the kingdoms of Vientiane and Champasak (ruled by Anouvong's son) moved south and west across the Khorat Plateau, advancing as far as Saraburi, just three days march from the Siamese capitol of Bangkok. .

Chronology

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1. Siamese-Lao War

Was an attempt by King Anouvong (Xaiya Sethathirath V) of the Kingdom of Vientiane to end the suzerainty of Siam and recreate the former kingdom of Lan Xang.

July 1827: The Siamese quickly mounted a counterattack, forcing the Lao forces to retreat.