The best re-imagining of Sinxay we've seen so far

And it comes on a t-shirt from a Lao owned Etsy store called Funkyboo.com.  Couldn't resist buying one and it's perfect for the summer or to wear to the next Lao festival.

Unique 3D pop-up cards

Image:  Lao themed 3D pop-up cards

Lao themed quilts

 

Image: A uniquely Lao themed quilt featuring national symbols of Laos,

including the famous Tat Luang Stupa and Dok Champa flower

along with quilted patchwork and beautiful bordering all around.

Take a delicious bite from this new Lao cook book

Title:  The Lao Kitchen - Lao flavors and stories told through family recipes
By:  Saengthong Douangdala
Publisher, Year:  Ten Speed Press / Penguin Random House, 2026
ISBN:  9780593836170
Price:  CAD$44 / USD$32

Happy Lao New Year 2569!

 

May all past occurrences be laid to rest.

May you take on the New Year with renewed strength and wisdom.

May you have many blessings in happiness and love.

ໂຊກດີປີໃໝ່ລາວເດີທຸກຂົນ

Happy Lao New Year everyone!

Looking for gas in Laos?

Screenshot from March 23, 2026 (am)

If you're looking for gas or diesel in Laos, be sure to check out this website.

Gas prices soar in Laos amid US/Israel conflict with Iran

The US/Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices around the world to increase, including in Laos.  Coupled with Iran's response to the war by a partial closure of the Straight of Hormuz, saw frenzied fuel buying throughout Laos when news broke that Thailand said it would ban fuel exports that was to become effective March 1.