Lao Voices

‘Care for life Do not fun’, I’m wondering if this is a personal threat to me, they must have seen the look on my face when I read this article, it’s about the dishes’ names on the menu,
Misleading, and often hilarious, translations such as “chicken without sexual life”, “husband and wife’s lung slice” or [...]

I found some interesting read as to why so much pressure is placed in Laos’s education curriculum, I think it is because the English language might be the language of choice for many, and French is losing its popularity in the Asia region, and if it were not enforced then it might be diminishing, [...]

When the 23rd Francophonie ministerial meeting took place on 20 and 21 November 2007, students in Vientiane had two days off for special holiday. The parents and teachers on the other hand had to attend parents/teachers conference about new arrangements for the school system. My relatives in Vientiane told me the meeting was about a [...]

Wat Phu, Champassak documentary. If you ever go to southern Laos but have never seen Wat Phu, then it is as though you have never really been to southern Laos.

I’m not one to like to dye my hair, I think I must have done it once when I was in High School because I wanted my hair to look silky black just like my best friend, but it turned out to be more like Jet black, witchy looking than anything else, and I’ve not [...]

A documentary about Luang Prabang. The construction of Na Khone Luang Prabang. A must see video for those that are interested in the history and culture of Laos. Too bad there is no subtitle in English for those of you that can’t understand Lao.

The Land of Smiles is not only known for tourism. How about checking into a Thai hospital in Bangkok for a fraction of the cost in the US? I wonder how much it would cost to have my braces done there. Maybe I can live in Laos and then cross over for a monthly check [...]

As always, Darly is quick to spot the latest news on Alexandra’s new Thai drama, as she posted the Lakorn opening ceremony at Saolao.net. For Alexandra’s fans, this is something that we’ve been waiting for, and the opening ceremony was performed on January 14, 2008 at Work Point Entertainment, which is called ‘borng sorng’ [...]

53 minutes of adventure in Laos. Check out Wat That Luang, Wat Sisaket, Hor Phrakeo, and many historical places.

CRWRC Laos - Impacting Remote Communities in Xiengkhouang

Video description: CRWRC Laos is an NGO from Canada/USA that has worked in the Xiengkhouang province of Laos for over three years in remote Hmong communities. The project’s goal is to improve the standard of living in these communities through agricultural income generation, health, clean water, irrigation, road [...]