Lao Voices

When I saw an article on VOA Lao News about the launching of LaoITV, I was like “Oh yeah baby, finally there is a Lao ITV station” and let me see the word “Lao” again. I don’t know about you but to me this is a historical moment for Lao media and entertainment industry. Finally [...]

This is something that I like to share today, if you disagree with this post, please do not attack because I’m not emotionally strong enough, it’s a personal belief that I might be sharing with many people out there. This is based on “Buddhism For The Future, “by Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda.
Many so-called free thinkers [...]

A lesson on Lao language, how to introduce yourself.

I was talking to my Grand-Mama over the weekend and she told me about Boun Haw Khao Thip, which will take place tomorrow. For this event, the villagers will gather themselves in groups, mostly 6 to 10 families and make pha khao with only sweet food for offering at their local temple. Each pha khao [...]

A few days ago I posted a few photos of Mekong River at Sunset. Here are some pictures taken by Mo (my cousin) on September 4, 2007, between 5:38-5:48 AM. Enjoy the view because next year you won’t see this anymore. Pakse airport is expanding to cover the majority of the rice field here. The [...]

If you are ever in Laos, try taking a bus ride, VIP and economy and see for yourself how most people in Laos get from point A to B. I can tell you that you’ll have one great of a story to tell, like having to go to the bathroom on the side of the [...]

Investing in Laos takes time and perseverance. Any potential investor should study Laos’ rules and regulations carefully in order to be abel to create a successful business in Laos.
According to the Worldwatch Institute, any foreign investor seeking to establish Lao operations must submit project proposals to the ForeignInvestment Management Cabinet (FIMC) committee for investment and [...]

This is what I like to think of us here at times. All this picture is missing is a yellow halo above the girl’s head, or is it horns on the boy’s head?

I found a great source of eighties music that does not suck. At least, not to my taste
Friday I’m in Love - The Cure

Golden Brown - The Stranglers

(never a frown with Golden Brown..)
Is this Love - Whitesnake

Ashes to ashes - David Bowie

I think any help to bring reading material to the children in Laos is moving toward a positive light, especially for some of us living in the US or anywhere in the world that share that interest, that education is important. Below are video clips (more at end of post) from Peter Whittlesey, made me [...]