May 27, 2015

Inside Laos: A US Beauty Queen's Quest for Change

By Rajeshni Naidu-Ghelani Business reporter, BBC News, May 15 2015

Lao American Beauty Queen in Laos

More than three decades ago, Amy Chanthaphavong's parents fled their home country of Laos.

May 26, 2015

Putai Dance

The Lao Ethnic group Putai (sometimes spelled as PhouThai) from Beungse village discuss and display their dancing tradition.

 Video Credit:  CPWF.

May 22, 2015

Mekong River Pollution

ຂີ້ເຫຍື້ອໄຫຼຢູ່ໃນນ້ຳຂອງ.  Although it is known that people throw garbage into the river, this poignant image reminds us of the unfortunate and sad situation.

In this picture some of it has accumulated in the south of Laos where the river and some of the refuse then flows on to Cambodia.

The Mekong River polluted with garbage.  Photo Credit:  Raymond Richards

1st Lao Female Commercial Pilot!

As reported by Champa Muong Lao magazine, May 2015.  Click image to enlarge.


May 20, 2015

Business Tax Collection Clamp Down in Laos

Pay tax or close down, Laos' businesses told
By:  Xinhua News, May 13 2015

VIENTIANE, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Laos have officially "suspended the operations" of 91 companies operating in the country for a reported failure to pay taxes due, local media reported Wednesday.

The companies have been given until June 4 to negotiate with taxation authorities or face revocation of respective operating licenses according to Vientiane's Industry and Commerce Department and reported in state-run media Vientiane Times.

Walking Tour of Vientiane

If you've ever wanted to take a walking tour but haven't had a chance to visit Vientiane or haven't seen it in a really long time, here's your chance.  The following video is literally a full hour of a guy walking around Vientiane.  It's actually nicely shot and very steady.  There is no narration or voice overs here.

Video Credit:  Kees Colijn.

May 18, 2015

Tat Yuang Waterfall in Paksong

Ever see these beautiful waterfall in southern Laos?  While Luangprabang may be well known for its waterfalls, the south of Laos is also endowed with beautiful, high falling waterfalls.

This one, Tat Yuang, is located in Paksong in Champassak province.