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With all the news about the flooding in Laos and neighboring countries, I thought about the possibility of building a modern apartments, homes, and offices using stilt stye, suitable for the flood prone areas. As Laos is transforming into a modern nation then this is a good opportunity to use a construction technique that will [...]

I’m a big fan of a food show called Menu Today from Lao Star Channel, which is based in Laos. I found out about the show from my two aunts in Vientiane. They watch the show on the weekend and one of them would try to duplicate the dish in an attempt to perfect it [...]

In this episode of Travel Finding from Lao Star Channel, Ko travels to Luang Prabang under the invitation of All Lao Travel Service., LTD. Follow him and the crew for the ride of his life on the elephant tour and other exciting activities.

The next time you are in Luang Prabang and want to go beyond [...]

An interview of Nang Sang Khan 2008 or Miss Luang Prabang on Entertainment Zone, a Lao Star Channel program in Laos.

Here is the movie that we all have been waiting for out of Laos. Sabaidee Luang Prabang or Good Morning Luang Prabang produced by Lao Art Media and a Thai Spartar Creative, starring Ananda Everingham and Khamly Philavong. Enjoy folks!
Sabaidee Luang Prabang Part 1

The worst might be over for the lucky villages in Vientiane that were not damaged by the flood from the mighty Mekong River as of yesterday. Other towns along the river’s path have been devastated by the flood with major damages in Borikhamxay Province. Even my Grand-Mama’s village in Pakse has been affected by the [...]

On August 12, 2008, Vientiane authorities started to build a sandbag wall against potential floods by Wat Sibounheuang. Three villages in Sikhotabong have been flooded already. An examination of the river bank the day before found possible breach spots in the most important areas of the city.
The Mekong River water level has been has [...]

Last friday, the 15th of August, Lao athlete Souksavanh Tonsacktheva was scheduled to race in heat six of the men’s 100-metre sprint at the Beijing Olympic Games.  Born on the 12/08/1988, Souksavanh was age 20 when he participated in the sixth heat -of 10 heats total-  prelimenaries in Bejing. The first three sprinters in each [...]

Chantala Kommanivanh is a painter and musician of Lao descent. He was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and now builds a new existence in in the US. He expresses his views of being a refugee in America through  his artwork using mixed media and photo references. In his painting “Refugee Daddy” Chantalism, e.g., [...]

I recently visited a friend and they have this inside their home.  It’s one of the most beautiful water buffalo sculpture that I’ve ever seen.  It’s about 30 inches tall, and he said that he has the burden to carry it around, they’ve moved 3 times and can’t get rid of it.

It belongs to his [...]

This episode of Tam Kin Yu Tin Lao, Ki Noy takes us to a farm at Ban Duangboudy in Vientiane. This is where Loong Mamua has been growing orange, lamut, rambutan, and mango successfully since 2000, using organic fertilizer.

Perd Heuane Perd Chai or Open House Open Heart from Lao Star Channel is a TV show about home and style, with tips and tricks segments for interior decorations and home improvements. The best part of Open House Open Mind is the showcase of homes around the country.

This episode shows the most impressive example [...]