Laos on Today Show, part 9-100 comments

Part 9 and 10 of the coverage of Laos from The Today Show on MSNBC, Matt Matt Lauer: It may be hard to believe but not too long ago music and movie were either discouraged or banned in Laos. Now, the country is in the midst of pop culture revolution. Until 2003, performing modern music was outlawed in the communist Laos. Check out the the interview of the talented pop star, Aluna Thavonsouk and Ananda Everingham.

Part 9

Part 10

• Lao Airlines operates flights from Laos to Bangkok and vice versa on normal basis
• Construction of new Luang Prabang airport kicks off
• Charity concert to help quake victims in Haiti
• Luang Prabang takes top honours in tourist vote
• Pakse Airport to reopen in two months