Archive for: August, 2009

At least 100,000 illegal Laotian workers worked quietly in Thailand

Lao News

(KPL) According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare at least 300,000 illegal and legal Laotian workers were in Thailand, while Laos had been receiving many legal and illegal foreign workers. Department of Skills Development and Employment and Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare reported yesterday that it would cooperate with Thailand to have [...]

Amazing Vientiane Trip

amazing-vientiane

Highlight of a trip to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

Challenges remain for Lao Billard and Snooker Federation

A national snooker player trains at the Lao Snooker Federation.

Billiard, snooker preparations still to be finalised The Lao Billiard and Snooker Federation is as yet unready to hold preparatory events in the lead up to the SEA Games being held in Vientiane in December. The Federation’s President, Mr Pasitxay Luangkhoth, said hiring a suitable venue remained an outstanding challenge. “We have our own venue, [...]

25th SEA Games News for August 31, 2009

25th SEA Games, Vientiane, Laos

A look at the history of SEA Games football Football is always one of the most popular events at international sporting events such as the SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games. Football was added to the SEA Games in 1959, when the event was known as the Southeast Asian Peninsula Games (SEAP Games). In [...]

Food safety top priority for SEA Games visitors

Lao Food - Laap Beef

Visitors coming to Laos for the 25th SEA Games in December will be assured that hygienic food will be available throughout the capital, including food offered by street venders. The Vientiane Health department is working to help service providers from hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and entertainment venues ensure the food they offer is safe and hygienic. [...]

Vietnam to hold culture week in Vientiane

Miss SEA Games representatives welcome members of the Vietnam Soldier Art Performance and Traditional Instrument troupes to the National Culture Hall.

The 64th anniversary of Vietnam’s independence is being marked with several events being held this week in Vientiane. Vietnam Culture Week events mark the day Vietnam declared its independence, forming the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945. It follows the opening of a month-long art and propaganda exhibition on legendary Vietnamese leader Ho [...]

Laos to pilot Asean integration

Japan’s major overseas development aid provider has selected Laos as a pilot country as it aims to help narrow development gaps between Asean countries, one of the main requirements for regional integration. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) unveiled the programme at a workshop held on Friday at Don Chan Palace in Vientiane with representatives [...]

Japan helps reduce childhood diseases in Laos

Millions of doses of vaccine and hundreds of refrigeration units will be installed under a Japanese commitment to upgrade and expand the childhood immunisation programme in Laos. The Japanese government last week contributed more than 20 billion kip (US$2.5 million) to the Ministry of Health for the Project for Expansion of Immunisation through the United [...]

Lotus Blossom Cookie

lotus blossom cookies

How to make Lotus Blossom Cookie or Kanom Dok Bua, a recipe by the maker of the Lotus Cookie Mold. A must have tool for this recipe is Lotus Blossom Mold or Kanom Dok Bua Mold that you can find at your local Lao or Thai grocery store.

Day 35 – Taste of Laos

Lao Food - Nhem

Another day of Lao Food adventure with Khao Jie Pate, Green Papaya Salad, Nhem, Baby Duck Eggs, and Stir-Fry Tofu, and Roti pancake.

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