Surinyavong II Life story
Surinyavong II was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1771 to 1788. Surinyavong was the ninth son of Inthasom. In March 1765, Luang Phrabang was conquered by Burma and became the latter's vassal. Surinyavong was taken as hostage in Burma. In 1768, Surinyavong escaped from Buram and fled to Sip Song Chau Tai.