Thao Ma - Early Life

Early Life

Thao Ma was born circa 1931, of mixed Lao and Vietnamese heritage. He became a Lao patriot, initially opposed to any foreign intervention in Laos. His views changed as he became involved in the battle for Lao independence.

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