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  (KPL) A bat that could be a member of a 1990s band *NSYNC, a gibbon with a Star Wars name and a toad straight from Middle Earth are among the 157 newly discovered species in the Greater Mekong region described by the world’s scientists in 2017. The report, New Species on the Block, describes … Read more

  The Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort new conference room is ready to host executive meetings and inspiring themed events. The resort’s exceptional scenery, beach area and activities, and proximity to Vang Vieng make it the perfect MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) venue. The resort’s quality culinary experiences and MICE team guarantee your future … Read more

  By James Kon  Bruneian filmmaker, Abdul Zainidi recently attended the Pause Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, and screened one of his best works, “Anggur in Pockland”. The festival invited filmmakers from all over ASEAN to present their films to the Lao people. The objective is to promote art and culture to the people. In an … Read more

    The northern view from the Champasak Grand Hotel presented the bookends for the next two days. Stop 1: a giant glistening golden Buddha surrounded by green at hillside Vat Phou Salao across the Lao-Nippon Mekong Bridge. End game: check out the ongoing development of Pakse’s riverbank. There is plenty to do around PakseTown, … Read more

  A loop with three waterfalls, three provinces, and the coffee harvest highlighted the fourth and final day of hitting Southern Laos’ highlights. The newly paved Route 16 heads from Pakse to the Bolaven Plateau named for the Laven people who inhabit the highlands. We stopped at Km 18, where a tiny blacksmith village occupied … Read more

  The 5-star Le Grand Pakbeng Resort officially opened last week at “Destination Pakbeng”, the standard overnight stop on the traditional 2-day Thailand-Luang Prabang Mekong cruise. However, the resort’s aim is more than to present top-notch accommodation at this “Mekong Oasis”. Le Grand’s goal is also to promote “Destination Pakbeng” as a multi-day stop offering … Read more

  by Arno Maierbrugger  Laos will close its “Visit Laos Year 2018” promotion well short of the five million tourist arrivals target, the Vientiane Times quoted officials. According to the report, Laos’ Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Bosengkham Vongdara, presented a year-end forecast to the National Assembly’s ongoing sixth ordinary session. His assessment placed annual … Read more

  Miss Laos On-anong Homsombath won the National Costume at the Miss Universe 2018 for her elaborate design inspired by the Kinnaree – half-bird, half-women.   “Thank you for your support. I’m so proud to have won the best National Costume and to represent my country. This is the first year we have participated in … Read more

  Parasol Blanc, one of the finest Boutique Hotels in Luang Prabang, is hosting an amazing and unique weekly Ethnic Fashion Show. We have the largest collection of authentic traditional Ethnic dresses for male and female, originating from all corners of Laos This weekly event is scheduled for Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening at our … Read more

  Celebrate the holidays in Luang Prabang at L’Elephant & le Calao Restaurants with special prices and menus for fine dining. Celebrate Christmas at L’Elephant Restaurant L’Elephant Restaurant is offering a 100% French Menu with some main traditional Christmas dishes for USD 70 on the 24th for dinner and the 25th for both lunch and … Read more