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“Now, Western tourists are the kings and queens”

November 18th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · 3 Comments

This little article on Luang Prabang will be of interest to anyone who keeps an eye on Laos, and its position in the international scene.  For a very different take on conditions in the country, a summary based on the proceedings of a recent Lao activist conference in the United States may spark some wider reflection.

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Tags: Laos · Trans-Border Issues