ok since the mod didnt reply and there are 6:0 votes i ll open this thread

Lao set to open new resort
Tuesday, 28 February 2012




Lao hospitality is set to take-on a worldwide standard of comfort as it prepares to launch its first Resort to target the high-end market in Vang Vieng.

Opening its doors in April this year, The Riverside Boutique Resort will host up to 34 rooms and suites that feature ethnic drawings that promote the region’s cultural and natural diversity.

Located on the banks of Nam Song River, mid-way between Luang Prabang and Vientiane, each room will be designed to offer a views over the limestone mountains as well as sit central around the swimming pool.

“While many visitors to Laos are initially attracted by the UNESCO heritage city of Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng captures best the natural beauty of the country,” the hotel said release on PR.com.

“With its breath-taking views of rock and limestone mountains, caves and rock outcrops overhanging the Nam Song River, it offers unique sceneries and a range of outdoor activities.”








Source = e-Travel Blackboard: N.J

http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article/82025/lao-set-to-open-new-resort

Thais accused of dam deceit



Published : Thursday, March 1st, 2012
By : The Phnom Penh Post

Category : Energy, Policy & Finance, Water
Region : Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Tags : dams, hydropower, rivers









The Thai government is defying a regional decision-making process by proceeding with the implementation of a controversial US$3.8 billion hydropower dam project in northern Laos, an environmental group said yesterday.

“Recent oversight hearings by the Thai Senate and the National Human Rights Commission confirm that the government has joined Laos in concluding that the regional process is complete, thereby allowing Thai developer Ch. Karnchang to proceed with construction,” International Rivers said in a statement.

In April, at a meeting of the Mekong River Commission, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam raised concerns about the potential trans-boundary impact of the proposed dam.

At an MRC council meeting in Siem Reap in December, the four countries agreed “in principle” to seek support from the Japanese government and other partners for further impact studies of hydropower projects on the Mekong mainstream.

The International Rivers statement said the Thais were flouting that informal pact.

An investigation International Rivers conducted last week had revealed “preliminary construction” on the dam was continuing, the statement said.

It also said the Thai Energy Minister had informed a Senate committee in a letter dated January 30 that “the Ministry of Natural Resources confirms that the [MRC] Prior Consultation process has completed” and that the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand had signed a power-purchasing agreement with the project developer in October.

Thai government representatives and MRC communications officer Surasak Glahan were not available for comment late yesterday.

Asked about the letter quoted in the statement, Te Navuth, secretary-general of the Cambodia National Mekong Committee, said it was “internal” and did not represent the four countries.

He said the Lao delegation to the December meeting had told development partners that action had been taken to “prepare the [dam] site”, but construction would not proceed unless member countries reached an agreement.

Lao government representatives could not be reached.

http://www.eco-business.com/news/thais-accused-of-dam-deceit/

http://www.ecotourismlaos.com/images/map/laos/laos_bg.jpg



Laos highway and road map

Wow, Vientiane has expressway

if anyone wants info about Laos especially photos please join tumblr and follow the lao and vientiane tags, i get 10+ everyday for the laos tag

Laos
Wiengchan Lao National Radio transmitter, Vientiane, 277 m (909 ft)
is the tallest structure in Laos

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The don Chan Palace hotel is currently the tallest skyscraper in Laos but will soon be replace by another project

^^ it is 14 floors high

from 2008
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http://laomate.activeboard.com/t23114375/close-up-new-lao-government-building/

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The fourth Friendship Bridge to link Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River is now set for completion in the middle of 2013

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The fourth Friendship Bridge to link Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River is now set for completion in the middle of 2013

http://www.namtheun2.com/

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Laos National Library

from huevietnam

[QUOTE=huevietnam;83676303]Ministry of Justice and the new Vientiane Municipality building

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Vientiane, view from Patuxai

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Electricite du Lao building and the Vietnamese Phat Tich temple

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Tat Foon temple and Don Chan Palace hotel

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[QUOTE=huevietnam;83676255]Patuxai Park

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Avenue Lane Xang (Lạn Xạng)

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Government buildings

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Prime Minister's Office

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Vientiane, Avenue Lane Xang, view towards the Presidential Palace

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Vientiane, Patuxai

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B]Vientiane, Avenue Kaysone Phomvihane. New government building under construction[/B]

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Vientiane, Lao People's Army History Museum

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Vientiane, Lao People's Army History Museum

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Vientiane, That Luang esplanade. The new buddhist ceremonial hall Hor Dhammasabha (as spelled by Lao gov.) or Hor Thammasapha (as spelled by wikipedia)

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Vientiane, Presidential Palace

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Vientiane, Lao National Culture Hall

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A government building

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Vientiane, Chao Anouvong Park. Statue of king Anouvong and the new Mekong promenade

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Lao-Viet Insurance

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Lao Telecommunications

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[QUOTE=huevietnam;83676465]Vientiane, Rue Pangkham

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Vientiane, Nam Phou Fountain

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Laos tallest building
http://cc9.upanh.com/27.760.35036518.URH0/lao.jpg
http://www.dwell.com/articles/Living-in-Laos.html

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a radio tower in Champasack

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Lao plaza hotel

there is one massive project proposed about 25 stories in vientiane i posted it in the neighbouring thread but there too many pages, i might find it later but not now

http://www.acledabank.com.la/la/assets/image/ln20080708.jpg
acleda cambodia bank, in laos

Lao has small population so the environment is so clean,peaceful place.

there is one massive project proposed about 25 stories in vientiane i posted it in the neighbouring thread but there too many pages, i might find it later but not now

You mean ''Laos Plaza''??

VN company builds plaza in Laos
Mar 26,2011

The Viet-Lao Power Joint Stock Company (VLPC) on March 25 hosted a ceremony to inaugurate its invested Vientiane Plaza complex in the Lao capital city of Vientiane .

http://images1.cafef.vn/Images/Uploaded/Share/2011/03/26/Lao2.jpg

Costing around 10 million USD, Vientiane Plaza consisted of Vientiane Plaza Hotel and Vientiane Plaza Office.

The Vientiane Plaza hotel accommodates 50 rooms and provides a restaurant system serving Vietnamese, Lao, Asian, and European food.

Meanwhile, the Vientiane Plaza office offers up to 2,000 sq.m of floor space for multi-purpose use.

The complex contributes to promoting Vietnam ’s images in Vientiane.

http://cafef.vn/20110326081945733CA35/gan-10-trieu-usd-xay-khach-san-van-phong-tai-lao.chn

from Laos discussion

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Vientiane City Pillar shrine nears completion

Construction of the Vientiane City Pillar is expected to be completed soon after casting of the top finial gable began on Monday.

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Craftsmen pour molten bronze into the mould for the finial gable.


Deputy Prime Minister Asang Laoly, former Prime Minister and Honorary President of the Vientiane City Pillar Construction Project Bouasone Bouphavanh, Project President Mounkeo Oraboun, and Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Baungeun Xaphouvong attended the casting ceremony.

Casting of the 370kg finial gable, which is 6.28 metres in height, will take about 20 days to complete. It is expected to be hoisted into position on April 23.

The 15 billion kip project, financed solely by government and public funds, started in February 2010.

“The main features of the shrine are about 70 percent complete,” said the ministry's Planning and Finance Department Director General Khoun Phouthonsy, who is also a member of the committee responsible for the project.

The construction of the shrine, of which the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is the project owner, has been delayed for some time because some aspects of the design were not appropriate in practice. This meant improvements had to be made, which required approval from the higher authorities.

The project is located on Setthathirath Road in Phiavath village, Sisattanak district and includes both a pavillion and a shrine. It is being built on the spot where the old city pillar and other artefacts from the 4th to 5th centuries were unearthed.

The City Pillar Shrine has four facades, each facing a different direction. The structure is 25m x 25m in width and 30m high.

The building of the pavilion aims to preserve the nation's cultural heritage, encourage patriotism, and strengthen Lao customs and solidarity.

According to officials responsible for the project, construction will be completed in July and the opening ceremony will take place in September.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update April 04 , 2012)

http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/FreeContent/FreeContent_Vientiane.htm

Champassak University expansion set to begin

The construction of campus buildings at Champassak University in the southern province is set to begin and will take a year and half to complete.

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Director General of the Department of Higher Education, Dr Phonphet Boupha, and Luangpraseuth Construction Company Director, Mr Bounleuth Luangpraseuth, shake hands after signing the construction agreement.


The Ministry of Education and Sport's Higher Education Department and the contractor Luangpraseuth Construction Co., Ltd. recently signed an agreement on the terms of the project.

The buildings to be constructed include a four-storey administration building, a one-storey auditorium, a two-storey IT building, a two-storey library, 2 two-storey and 2 three-storey classroom and faculty blocks, 2 one-storey single teacher houses, 2 one-storey family teacher houses, public toilets, and toilets with showers for dormitories.

The Asian Development Bank has provided a US$5.1 million loan for the project, while the contractor is responsible for carrying out the construction.

Champassak University opened in 2003 to cater to students from the southern provinces, and is currently operating at Pakxe Technical and Vocational Schools. It has a 1,900-hectare site to develop as a campus, but lacks the necessary funding. The local authorities have built three dormitories, a guesthouse, and around 50 classrooms.

The university has about 3,000 students attending five faculties, with 700 to 800 enrolments per year.



By Times Reporters
(Latest Update April 20 , 2012)

http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/FreeContent/FreeConten_Champassak.htm

Lao Brewery Company

http://www.gaupalao.com/wp-content/gallery/lao-brewery-co/project.jpg

http://www.gaupalao.com/wp-content/gallery/lao-brewery-co/project.jpg

http://www.gaupalao.com/phu-bia-mines/

^^ phu bia mines headquarters

http://www.gaupalao.com/heaven-duty-free/

^^ heaven duty free at vientiane wattay international airport

http://www.gaupalao.com/villa-sinopia/

^^ villa sinopia

http://www.gaupalao.com/cosmo-hotel-spa-resort/

^^ cosmo hotel, vientiane

http://www.gaupalao.com/gaupa-lao-office/

^^ gaupa lao construction company office

im wondering if there is any laotian in here ?
Im Vietnamese and i love this country :)
hope too see some latest photos taken in Laos

AMANTAKA HOTEL LUANGPRABANG LAOS




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Absolute to open hotel and spa in Laos

BY AOIFE DOWLING


Management Company Absolute Hotel Services is set to operate a spa hotel in Luang Prabeng, Laos.

Due to open in 2014, the hotel will be operated under Absolute’s U-brand and is located on a peninsula of the Mekong River. U Luang Prabeng will be marketed as a boutique property and will feature 50 guestrooms.

Exact details of the facilities are to be confirmed but the resort will house a spa and fitness centre.

Other facilities will include restaurants, a swimming pool, a library and a river terrace.

Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group said: "We are delighted to announce our first U property in Laos and especially located in the iconic town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO site.
http://www.spaopportunities.com/detail1.cfm?pagetype=detail&subject=news&codeID=303343