The specific airport is very close. If you have time, you can come and see a small park. The statue is in the center. It is hopeful to be different from the statue of the King in the Mekong Park. You can walk to the gymnasium and the Lao National Culture Hall on the north side of the road.
King Anu pointed to Thailand in the distance, as if telling his unfinished hatred of the ancient Siam Kingdom. Vientiane is the only country in the world that has built its capital on the border. The sculpture points to a river in front of it and across the river is Thailand. The statue is pointed at Thailand with a sharp knife, as if it had to cut off Thailand to vent its hatred. It is also a warning to Thais not to invade Laos for ever. That's why the statue was placed on the border.