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Thanyavong Savang

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Thanyavong Savang
Born (1964-04-17) 17 April 1964 (age 60)
Luang Phrabang, Laos
SpousePrincess Malika Khammao
IssuePrince Kiranvong Savang
Prince Anouratha Varman Savang
Princess Manisophana Savang
Princess Sawee Nahlee Savang
Princess Manilama Savang
Names
Thanyavong Savang
HouseKhun Lo Dynasty
FatherVong Savang
MotherMahneelai

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

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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.[citation needed]

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

Ancestry

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References

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