Laos

Welcome to the Mekong Network Laos section. Links to Internet resources pertaining to Laos and the people of Laos, including the Hmong and other indigenous groups) are listed below.

Recommended Websites:

• CIA World Factbook: Laos
  An excellent reference for general statistical information about Laos.
• National Geographic: Laos
  Primarily trip and travel information.
• Lao Human Rights Council
  Information on human rights in Laos, and data relating to Lao and Hmong refugees in the US.
• World Wide Web Hmong Homepage
  Information on the Hmong people and culture.
• The Bangkok Post
  An excellent newspaper, arguably the best in Southeast Asia.
• The Bangkok Nation
  Another excellent Thai newspaper.
• Asiaweek
  This fine magazine has ceased publication, but the archive of back issues is fully searchable online.
• Far Eastern Economic Review
  An outstanding publication. Essential reading for those interested in Asia.
• Monash University Asian Studies Research Library
  Resources for scholars interested in Southeast Asia.
• ASEAN
  The web site of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• Lonely Planet Laos Worldguide
  The online version of the budget traveller's best resource. Great information for travellers and armchair adventurers alike.

Questions and comments are welcome. For further information, please feel free to contact us.