It was destroyed in 1828 by the Thais, who burned and pillaged Vientiane following the defeat of the last king of the Vientiane dynasty of Lan Xang, Chao Anouvong.
In 1828, the city was destroyed by the Thais, who burned and looted Vientiane following their victory over the final king of the Vientiane dynasty in Lan Xang, Chao Anouvong.