Laos: Unveiling a New Hand in the Asian Casino Landscape – Experts Weigh In For decades, the geography of global gambling tourism has been charted by familiar landmarks: the neon constellations of Las Vegas, the opulent towers of Macau, the burgeoning resorts of Singapore. Yet, beneath the radar of mainstream headlines, a compelling narrative is … Read more
Balancing the Jackpot: Navigating Responsible Gambling in Laos Like many nations straddling the line between economic ambition and social well-being, Laos PDR finds itself engaged in a complex dance with the gambling industry. Often painted with broad strokes in international discussions – frequently mislabeled as simply a haven for vice – the reality of gaming … Read more
Dice and Destinations: Unpacking the Casino Phenomenon in Laos’ Tourist Landscape Laos, a nation renowned for its tranquil spirituality, verdant river valleys, and the gentle rhythm of life, might seem an incongruous setting for the high-octane world of casinos. Yet, discreetly nestled amidst its natural beauty, a network of gambling establishments has emerged, subtly reshaping … Read more
Laos, often envisioned as a land draped in emerald jungles and echoing with the chants of monks, is subtly yet decisively reshaping its landscape. This transformation, while perhaps less visually arresting than the skyscraper-laden skylines proliferating elsewhere, is deeply consequential. It lies in the quiet yet determined investment in infrastructure designed not for sprawling industrial … Read more
From Emerald Jungles to Urban Serenity: Charting a Vientiane Vacation that Breathes and Buzzes For the peripatetic soul, the siren call of the untouched wilderness is often a diametric opposite to the magnetic pull of cityscapes. One conjures images of verdant canopies and the hushed whispers of nature, while the other evokes vibrant energy, architectural … Read more
Laos Nightlife: Beyond the Temple Bells – Seeking Exhilaration After Dusk Laos. The name itself evokes images of tranquil mornings punctuated by the resonant echo of temple bells, mist curling around verdant mountains, and the languid flow of the Mekong, a lifeblood traversing the land. It is a nation synonymous with serenity, a haven of … Read more
Whispers of the Past, Footprints of the Future: Navigating Laos’ Cultural Heritage Through Tourism Laos, a landlocked nation nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, often evokes images of mist-shrouded mountains, the languid flow of the Mekong, and saffron-robed monks gliding through ancient temple complexes. Beyond these iconic vistas lies a profound tapestry of cultural … Read more
Unveiling Laos’s Emerald Heart: Ten Natural Wonders Beyond the Golden Temple Trail Laos, often whispered about as the sleepy sibling of Southeast Asia, possesses a majesty far beyond placid riverbanks and saffron-robed processions. For those willing to venture beyond Luang Prabang’s celebrated temples, a realm of raw, untamed beauty awaits. It’s a landscape sculpted by … Read more
In order to be able to implement non-formal environmental education activities, ProCEEd has purchased a 14-seater bus and an eight-meter truck which serve as environmental education vehicles. Ever since the end of 2013, these environmental vehicles regularly go on tour in Vientiane Capital as well as the Khammouane, Houaphanh, Sayaboury and, since mid 2015, Bolikhamxay … Read more
The ProCEEd team and its strategic partners have been producing regular environmental radio programs at the national and provincial level which listeners can follow regularly. These nationwide and provincial radio broadcasting activities support ProCEEd’s objective that knowledge, attitudes and behavior related to the environment, biodiversity and climate change in Laos will improve through better access … Read more