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- 1 2 Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
- ↑ Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 299. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
- ↑ Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 382. ISBN 978-0-8108-5624-0.
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