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Temples in Mukdahan

With no Grab taxis here, we had to negotiate our way with the Tuk Tuk mafia. I sent George in to do battle as I only have my frosty go away face when I see them. 

Today we took a ride to Wat Roi Phutthabat Phu Manorom. 

The white Buddha is around 84 metres high and you can take a lift to the top to see the Mekong and Laos. 
There is also a Naga statue that raises its head towards the Mekong. It's very much a developing tourist attraction and a bit of a construction site. 

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