
(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 [...]
Aug 31 2009 | Posted in
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Highlight of a trip to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]

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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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.
Aug 29 2009 | Posted in
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Another day of Lao Food adventure with Khao Jie Pate, Green Papaya Salad, Nhem, Baby Duck Eggs, and Stir-Fry Tofu, and Roti pancake.