Thanyavong Savang Explained

Thanyavong Savang
Full Name:Thanyavong Savang
Spouse:Princess Malika Khammao
Issue:Prince Kiranvong Savang
Prince Anouratha Varman Savang
Princess Manisophana Savang
Princess Sawee Nahlee Savang
Princess Manilama Savang
Royal House:Khun Lo Dynasty
Father:Vong Savang
Mother:Mahneelai
Birth Date:17 April 1964
Birth Place:Luang Phrabang, Laos

Thanyavong Savang (Lao: ເຈົ້າທັນວົງ ສະຫວ່າງ, born 17 April 1964) is a surviving member of the now deposed royal family of the Kingdom of Laos. He was born at the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, Laos. His father is Crown Prince Vong Savang[1] and his mother is Princess Mahneelai.

Biography

In 1981, he escaped from Luang Phabang to Vientiane, and then to Thailand with his older brother, Crown Prince Soulivong Savang. They arrived in France as political refugees.

He is currently exiled and living in Florida, USA, and is active in Lao communities abroad to help preserve and promote Lao culture.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Evans, Grant. The last century of Lao royalty: a documentary history. 2 August 2011. 2009. Silkworm Books. 978-974-9511-66-4. 206–.