Lao Voices

Did you know there are more than “80 languages” being spoken in Laos? Languages as historical documents: the endangered archive in Laos is a valuable paper for all Laotians to read.
Abstract: This paper reviews current discussion of the issue of just what is lost when a language dies. Special reference is made to the current [...]

I think we all have our own definition as to what it means to be a true Laotian, and this one is from Karmadiva’s blog; if it doesn’t fit your definition please be kind and not too quickly to pass your judgment, rather please leave your comment as to what it means to you, I’m [...]

Video description: This piece documents an aquaculture project in Oudomxai, Laos.

Here is a helpful book for everyone who is struggling with an environment they don’t seem to get a grip on. It is the bestselling book “the 48 laws of power” by the author Robert Green. This book is well worth your $12.24.
The content does not make you instant rich or make you necessarily a [...]

Do you have what it take to be part of the A-Team?

A Lao movie about human trafficking called Bod Hian Xee Vit or Life Lesson. This movie was produced by Lao Art Media and directed by Anousone Sirisackda.

A Lao movie about human trafficking called Bod Hian Xee Vit or Life Lesson. This movie was produced by Lao Art Media and directed by Anousone Sirisackda.

A Lao movie about human trafficking called Bod Hian Xee Vit or Life Lesson. This movie was produced by Lao Art Media and directed by Anousone Sirisackda.

A Lao movie about human trafficking called Bod Hian Xee Vit or Life Lesson. This movie was produced by Lao Art Media and directed by Anousone Sirisackda.

A Lao movie about human trafficking called Bod Hian Xee Vit or Life Lesson. This movie was produced by Lao Art Media and directed by Anousone Sirisackda.

Many young Laotians dream of becoming a model or movie star, Is it something worth pursuing? I’m not a big fan of this type of career choice, mainly because most that take this path have no interest in schooling and to me education should be the number one priority for all young Laotians. [...]

Great news reached us this week about the most recent book box fund charity at Lao Voices. We have received confirmation from Laos that all 4 book boxes have been successfully delivered at the schools. It became a day of festivities at each school where teachers and pupils gathered around the gifts of knowledge to [...]

For the third consecutive year, LP has managed to convert your generous contributions into study material (book boxes) for Lao kids. Thanks to our donators who managed to contribute $805 to the fund, we were able to deliver 4 (!) book boxes through the National Library of Laos.
This month, Darly visited the National Library [...]

Lao Planet members and visitors have contributed to the Lao book box fund for a few years now. You might wonder what has happened with your hard-earned-and donated-cash….well here is the update.
Thanks to these heroes, who kindly donated to the book box fund, we were able to buy three additional book boxes for Lao school [...]