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http://www.laopride.com/pictures/laopride278.jpg

Mr. Ice Cream man, I would like some ice cream~! I would like two mango flavoured please. Does he play music just like the real Mr. ice cream man here so that all the kids know he's coming.

Yes, he plays music.

Ice cream men on three wheel bicycles make homemade ice creams and they sell them independently.

These ice creams tends to be cheaper than ice creams made from a company, and they are usually not very cleanly made.

So for cleanliness and better taste, always look for the Wall's ice cream men in red when buying ice creams in Laos.


http://www.laopride.com/pictures/laopride448.jpg

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 24^th Jun, 2009 at 12:30am:

Ice cream men on three wheel bicycles make homemade ice creams and they sell them independently. These ice creams tends to be cheaper than ice creams made from a company, and they are usually not very cleanly made. So for cleanliness and better taste, always look for the Wall's ice cream men in red when buying ice creams in Laos. http://www.laopride.com/pictures/laopride448.jpg

Can you post a picture of Wall's Ice-cream men so I will be able to readily recognize it?

I already have, in the first picture.   :)

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 24^th May, 2009 at 12:39am:

Yes, he plays music.

I can't believe it. This is literally making me laugh! ;D

Where do these authentic Ice Creams get imported from?
How much for an ice block?

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th Mar, 2011 at 3:59am:

I already have, in the first picture.   :)

Okay, my bad. haha.  :: embarrassed ::  Thank you!

Authentic ice creams cost around $1. Cornetto ice creams are nice.

http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/cornetto-ice-cream-laos.jpg

Admin,

I'm surprised that you would encourage company-made ice cream rather than supporting independent locals. No doubt that the prior would be cleaner and taste better, but that doesn't seem like something you would say. haha  ;)

As for the girl with too much make up, are those cones actually $1? Thats how much an equivalent ice cream would cost here, but I assumed that it would have been somewhat cheaper in Laos.

The independent locals will still make many sales, regardless of what I say on here.   ;)

Cornetto cones are just under $1 US. They're expensive than the coconut flavoured homemade ice creams that sell for around 40 US cents.

Company ice creams are expensive to cover their import and electricity expenses, and obviously they need to make some profit from each sale.

Sound like Admins is a pro-business, Capitalist.
;D :o

What does Galaam mean?

Is it a ice block, ice cream, or something or other?

It doesn't even sound Lao. Perhaps it's a loan word. French, maybe?

Galaam mean ice-cream.
:P

Is it a loan word? Perhaps Pali or Sanskrit, because it doesn't sound Lao? One too many syllables. ;D

It's a French word.

We tend to create funny words from English/French words.

"Motorsai" for motorcycle, "Jing jo" for kangaroo, for example.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 12:20am:

It's a French word. We tend to create funny words from English/French words. "Motorsai" for motorcycle, "Jing jo" for kangaroo, for example.

'Motorsai' is Thai. In Laos we say, 'Lot juck'.

I didn't know we have kangaroos in Laos. ;D

We say many words along with the Thais.

We don't have kangaroos in Laos, we just call them that way.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 12:45am:

We say many words along with the Thais. We don't have kangaroos in Laos, we just call them that way.

How do they even know what to call something they haven't seen? :-?

We have television, internet and books in Laos.

Therefore, we see the outside world.

Maybe people see them on TV.
:D

Yes, that's right, you tell him.

We live in the same planet, Larb Dip. We have seen many of the things that you have seen in this world, and outer space.

Larb Dip wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 12:07am:

Is it a loan word? Perhaps Pali or Sanskrit, because it doesn't sound Lao? One too many syllables. ;D

Lao people invariably shorten and simplify words, including foreign and hybrid words.

ice cream

cream

caleam

karaam

or with the transilteration above -

galaam

Admins and Lard Dip need to hug and make up. They alway go at it. Have some caleam and chill.  
;D :o :D

Yes French give us some word, and also screw us up in many way.
:D ;D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 12:20am:

It's a French word. We tend to create funny words from English/French words. "Motorsai" for motorcycle, "Jing jo" for kangaroo, for example.

llX wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 5:59am:

Admins and Lard Dip need to hug and make up. They alway go at it. Have some caleam and chill.   ;D :o :D

Don't read too much into that slight disagreement bro. The admin' is 'cool' like me. She is khon jay yay. Someone who doesn't get upset quickly. She can hold her own. My kind of girl. ;D

Yohk pusao lein sih sih ai.

I know she likes it. :D

Agreed bro. Admins is like a lawyer she know how to hold it down, and handle people. She never get mad.
:o :D

Larb Dip wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 12:32am:

llX wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 5:59am: Admins and Lard Dip need to hug and make up. They alway go at it. Have some caleam and chill.   ;D :o :D Don't read too much into that slight disagreement bro. The admin' is 'cool' like me. She is khon jay yay. Someone who doesn't get upset quickly. She can hold her own. My kind of girl. ;D Yohk pusao lein sih sih ai. I know she likes it. :D

I'm as cool as a cucumber. There's nothing to be mad about on here. Discussions are going along smoothly and untroubled.

Agreed Admins. We have freedom of speech and press in LP forum.
:o ;)

I really like Admin's sense of humour - very dry :D.  However she goes straight to the point on all comments.  Some of pictures that she upload, it does take me awhile  to figure out on what she is trying tp tell us.

llX wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 4:51am:

Agreed Admins. We have freedom of speech and press in LP forum. :o ;)

Not True! If so, then why does she keep editing my comments? :-?

Larb Dip, I don't think that "keep" is the right word. I've only edited a minor comment of yours once or twice, and that was on our discussion about Judy Garland.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 6:01pm:

Larb Dip, I don't think that "keep" is the right word. I've only edited a minor comment of yours once or twice, and that was on our discussion about Judy Garland.

Yes seaw you do keep editing my 'freedom of speech'. ;D

I have been sure to omit the vowel when typing certain four-letter curses, but still you replace them with such puns as: 'crappity smacked', 'nuts', 'thingy' etc. ;D Here's my favourite: 'women'. ;D For all it's worth, I think it's cute. :-* ;)

There are legitimate words that you, too, have 'edited' nang. Such as: 'heroine'.

Let's not forget now seaw.

I don't have time to edit your comment, mister.

Like I said, I've only done it twice in relation to Miss Garland, because you wrote "HEROIN" on one of your post so lets not forget now.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 11:24pm:

I don't have time to edit your comment, mister. Like I said, I've only done it twice in relation to Miss Garland, because you wrote "HEROIN" on one of your post so lets not forget now.

I think the whole world is still waiting for you to SABAHN to that one nang.

But I'm not gonna hold you to it. We're 'cool', right, seaw?

It's not a big issue.

If I had issues with you, I would have removed you a while ago.

Very funny ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 12:46am:

It's not a big issue. If I had issues with you, I would have removed you a while ago.

Why would you have a problem with Larb Dip? We have been flirting for the last month or so, right? You might as well connive your phone number like you did with your age right now. I'll pick you up in my bicycle. I'll take you to all the places YOU wan't to go to.
If it wasn't for my caste which you are holding against me, I would have courted you and made you my woman already.

Don't mind me nang, I'm only scribbling now and am having a little fun. I have a recurring migraine, debris from last nights excessive drinking sessions. I am constantly slipping in and out of consciousness. All that fog outside only compounds the melancholy. I hope it brought you some amusement and helped to spread your lips like it has done for me to write it. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Say whatever you want, but don't mess with Judy Garland. You should know Admins by now. Hehehe
:D ;D


Larb Dip wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 12:44pm:

llX wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 4:51am: Agreed Admins. We have freedom of speech and press in LP forum. :o ;) Not True! If so, then why does she keep editing my comments? :-?

You and Admins need to kiss and makeup.
;D :D :o


Larb Dip wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 4:04am:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16th Apr, 2011 at 12:46am: It's not a big issue. If I had issues with you, I would have removed you a while ago. Why would you have a problem with Larb Dip? We have been flirting for the last month or so, right? You might as well connive your phone number like you did with your age right now. I'll pick you up in my bicycle. I'll take you to all the places YOU wan't to go to. If it wasn't for my caste which you are holding against me, I would have courted you and made you my woman already. Don't mind me nang, I'm only scribbling now and am having a little fun. I have a recurring migraine, debris from last nights excessive drinking sessions. I am constantly slipping in and out of consciousness. All that fog outside only compounds the melancholy. I hope it brought you some amusement and helped to spread your lips like it has done for me to write it. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

llX wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 4:04am:

Say whatever you want, but don't mess with Judy Garland. You should know Admins by now. Hehehe :D ;D Larb Dip wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 12:44pm: llX wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 4:51am: Agreed Admins. We have freedom of speech and press in LP forum. :o ;) Not True! If so, then why does she keep editing my comments? :-?

I know. I think thats the ONLY subject that will upset her. :'(

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 12:46am:

It's not a big issue. If I had issues with you, I would have removed you a while ago.

CHA-CHING!!!

Larb Dip wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 4:04am:

We have been flirting for the last month or so, right? You might as well connive your phone number like you did with your age right now. I'll pick you up in my bicycle. I'll take you to all the places YOU wan't to go to. If it wasn't for my caste which you are holding against me, I would have courted you and made you my woman already. Don't mind me nang, I'm only scribbling now and am having a little fun. I have a recurring migraine, debris from last nights excessive drinking sessions. I am constantly slipping in and out of consciousness. All that fog outside only compounds the melancholy. I hope it brought you some amusement and helped to spread your lips like it has done for me to write it. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Boy, it is so going to destroy your ongoing sexual fantasy when you finally realize that Administrator is actually a 54-year-old, Lao-Canadian, fat, bald, gay MAN.... ;D

Hahahaa that true people can say whatever and used different picture in internet. Sometime they not who they say they are.
;D :D :o


wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 7:18pm:

Larb Dip wrote on 16th Apr, 2011 at 4:04am: We have been flirting for the last month or so, right? You might as well connive your phone number like you did with your age right now. I'll pick you up in my bicycle. I'll take you to all the places YOU wan't to go to. If it wasn't for my caste which you are holding against me, I would have courted you and made you my woman already. Don't mind me nang, I'm only scribbling now and am having a little fun. I have a recurring migraine, debris from last nights excessive drinking sessions. I am constantly slipping in and out of consciousness. All that fog outside only compounds the melancholy. I hope it brought you some amusement and helped to spread your lips like it has done for me to write it. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Boy, it is so going to destroy your ongoing sexual fantasy when you finally realize that Administrator is actually a 54-year-old, Lao-Canadian, fat, bald, gay MAN.... ;D

That's right, I am an ugly 54-year-old Canadian man, so please stop flirting with me and keep comments in relation to Laos.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 10:30pm:

That's right, I am an ugly 54-year-old Canadian man, so please stop flirting with me and keep comments in relation to Laos.

Hahah now Larb Dip is thinking twice.
;D :D

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 10:30pm:

That's right, I am an ugly 54-year-old Canadian man, so please stop flirting with me and keep comments in relation to Laos.

RUBBISH! RUBBISH! RUBBISH!

We BOTH were flirting. But that's all it was right? JUST HARMLESS FLIRTING. No more, no less. Even Willy could hear your till pop open its latch

CHA CHING!!!

:'(What, are you dumping me now? This is it? :'(

http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/ice-cream-in-vientiane-1.jpg





http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/ice-cream-in-vientiane-2.jpg

What's the difference in prices between this and the real ice creams?

I'll pass on this!

What's not real about this ice cream? It has all the ingredients of an ice cream.

I like ice cream. I'll try anything that's good.
;) :P

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th May, 2011 at 9:19am:

What's not real about this ice cream? It has all the ingredients of an ice cream.

It's real alright.

I'd rather consume the imported versions.

I'm all for supporting 'Made in Laos'; just not where my health is concerned.

You're not going to tell me YOU eat this stuff too, are you?

I don't usually eat the so-called homemade ice creams because they're not that clean, but I don't mind them once in a while, especially during hot days. It won't affect you, as far as your health is concerned.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 1:56am:

I don't usually eat the so-called homemade ice creams because they're not that clean, but I don't mind them once in a while, especially during hot days. It won't affect you, as far as your health is concerned.

It doesn't even look like the guy uses gloves. I'll pass.

How much for the 'real' one?

And THIS one?

He doesn't need gloves. He is using a spoon to scoop the ice cream into a plastic cup. You can see the white plastic cups in the picture.

Most people don't use gloves in Laos, including chefs in the restaurants. It's probably best to avoid Laos, if gloves is a big issue.

I already mentioned the price on the first page.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 4:14am:

He doesn't need gloves. He is using a spoon to scoop the ice cream into a plastic cup. You can see the white plastic cups in the picture.

He should still be using a glove. No two ways about it!


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 4:14am:

Most people don't use gloves in Laos, including chefs in the restaurants.

That explains the reasons behind the frequent sanitary exercises I was forced to perform, after dining in the so-called restaurants. I don't think they throw ANYTHING out over there. Not even meat past its use by date. :-[


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 4:14am:

It's probably best to avoid Laos, if gloves is a big issue.

When I retire in Laos I'm taking a cook with me, among other necessities.

By the way, do they have servants - or as we say, khon say - or does that mean 'slave'? - for hire in Laos? Someone who is willing to stay on the premises, whose sole job is to keep the house in a tidy state?

You can hire house keeper in Laos. Its a good way to help out the locals and hire Lao worker. I think they'll be happy with $150-$200 month.
;)


Larb Dip wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 2:17pm:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15th May, 2011 at 4:14am: He doesn't need gloves. He is using a spoon to scoop the ice cream into a plastic cup. You can see the white plastic cups in the picture. He should still be using a glove. No two ways about it! Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15th May, 2011 at 4:14am: Most people don't use gloves in Laos, including chefs in the restaurants. By the way, do they have servants - or as we say, khon say - or does that mean 'slave'? - for hire in Laos? Someone who is willing to stay on the premises, whose sole job is to keep the house in a tidy state?

Larb Dip, Don't be silly, he is not touching anything that customers will be eating. And this cleanliness talk is coming from a person who likes to eat raw meat which is full of bacteria.

You can hire servants in Laos. Calling them "khon sai" tends to put them down. These days we call them "mae baan".



Lao LXE, Yes, around that price range can get you a servant in Laos.

What does a servant usually do? Never had a servant before. Cooking mainly?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 8:44pm:

Larb Dip, Don't be silly, he is not touching anything that customers will be eating. And this cleanliness talk is coming from a person who likes to eat raw meat which is full of bacteria. You can hire servants in Laos. Calling them "khon sai" tends to put them down. These days we call them "mae baan". Lao LXE, Yes, around that price range can get you a servant in Laos.

They may do more than just cooking, depending on how much you pay them.

The can do your laundry, wash your bathroom and toilet, clean the dishes, and all sorts of household chores.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 8:44pm:

You can hire servants in Laos. Calling them "khon sai" tends to put them down. These days we call them "mae baan".

What's wrong with 'khon say'?

Maybe my 'education' is outdated. :-?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 8:44pm:

Lao LXE, Yes, around that price range can get you a servant in Laos.

That's not fair. They would make as much as you, but you're educated. ;D

It's outdated and offensive. You are now required to call servants "mae baan".

Labourers make more than office workers. It's like that in your country as well.

When I'm old and retire I don't want to do any of those thing.
;)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 11:08pm:

They may do more than just cooking, depending on how much you pay them. The can do your laundry, wash your bathroom and toilet, clean the dishes, and all sorts of household chores.

That's why a housemaid comes handy for most people.

Agreed.
;)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th May, 2011 at 2:01am:

That's why a housemaid comes handy for most people.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th May, 2011 at 12:38am:

It's outdated and offensive. You are now required to call servants "mae baan".

ince when did khon say start becoming offensive? I still hear the old timers refer to such people as 'khon say' when they appear in a movie.


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th May, 2011 at 12:38am:

Labourers make more than office workers. It's like that in your country as well.

No it's not like that! People pay tens of thousands of dollars just to gain a qualification. All that training and spending is justified by the high income one earns after acquiring such skills. All labourers do are the petty jobs that the builders/plumbers/ etc. look upon with disdain. Sweeping floors, moving material up 5 floors at a time etc. Trust me, I know! Most are desperate and uneducated and need the job.

This false belief must be why our 'sisters' in Laos keep getting duped into crossing the river and end up as sex slaves. :'(

Are you saying labourers in Laos make more than you?

Some labourers make more, and some make less than me.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 18^th May, 2011 at 2:05am:

Some labourers make more, and some make less than me.

That is shocking.

Do you have a qualification of any sort, seaw?

Yes, I have a qualification.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 12:09am:

Yes, I have a qualification.

In administration?

In Business.

You alway joke around saying you're not smart enough to do business.
;) :D ;D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 6:16am:

In Business.

Learning is different to having an actual business.

You need to be smart and have startup funds if you want to make "real" money, otherwise all you can do is make a few dollars a day selling ice-creams.

That's true. It's easy saids then done. Most people want to open business but few will make it. You can make very good money or go broke. You have to know what you're doing and has money for back up. Some people are born into business. Their family teach them the trick of the trade.
;)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 6:34am:

Learning is different to having an actual business. You need to be smart and have startup funds if you want to make "real" money, otherwise all you can do is make a few dollars a day selling ice-creams.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 6:16am:

In Business.

You should be making more than $200/month then, baby. All that knowledge you allegedly acquired, should have paved the way for you to quadruple your earnings.

How long did it take to finish that business course?

A few years.

You're just like secret services. You get infor but don't give out. You don't even posted any of your picture. Good answer though.
:D ;D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 2:07am:

A few years.

I don't want to be specific about everything because this forum isn't about me, it's about Laos and Judy Garland.

At least I've provided one of my picture on my avatar. Many members including yourself have not.
:-?

Since you already provide picture on your Avatar. Why not post more?
;)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 5:52am:

I don't want to be specific about everything because this forum isn't about me, it's about Laos and Judy Garland. At least I've provided one of my picture on my avatar. Many members including yourself have not. :-?

I have, on the main page. Like yourself, I don't like to post much on the internet.

Curious.  Why so into Judy Garland? You must be living in the US?

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 7:35am:

I have, on the main page.

Where? WHERE? WHERE?!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 5:52am:

At least I've provided one of my picture on my avatar. Many members including yourself have not. :-?

Is this a request, my baby?

Hey Lao LXE, brother, I think she wants us to unmask ourselves. :o

PEACE wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 12:14pm:

Curious.  Why so into Judy Garland? You must be living in the US?

Yep. I've already speculated on the same thing. In New York right? Next door to St Luke's Pentecoastal Church?

LaoCowboy, You don't need to be living in the USA to be into Judy Garland. Just like many people living outside the USA are into Michael Jackson.

Even though I live in Laos, I grew up admiring her talents and she is definately someone I look up to in my life. I hope to be living in America one day, or even visit because I know people there, and one of our photographer is based in New York.

He took some "Osama Bin Laden is dead" celebration pictures, all exclusive to Lao Pride.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 7:35am:

I have, on the main page.

Were you referring to this photo?

Your avatar differs quite a bit from the two pusaos in the photos. Maybe it's because you aged. Since I'm a betting man, my moneys on the stunner on the left. Am I right?

---

American is a great place to live and visit. Its easier to visit then living here they're strict on immigrant.

"Welcome to America."
;) :)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 8:47pm:

LaoCowboy, You don't need to be living in the USA to be into Judy Garland. Just like many people living outside the USA are into Michael Jackson. Even though I live in Laos, I grew up admiring her talents and she is definately someone I look up to in my life. I hope to be living in America one day, or even visit because I know people there, and one of our photographer is based in New York. He took some "Osama Bin Laden is dead" celebration pictures, all exclusive to Lao Pride.

A sponsor can help, or if you work for an American-based company in Laos, it makes it a bit easier to visit because you have connections.

As for living in America, you probably need to have a legitimate reason to be there to work, or marriage to an American citizen will open the door for you.

Are there Lao students attending US universities currently?  Just wondering because the relationship between the US and Laos are getting better.

Geez, Admin look so innocent ;D.


Larb Dip wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 10:38pm:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20th May, 2011 at 7:35am: I have, on the main page. Were you referring to this photo? Your avatar differs quite a bit from the two pusaos in the photos. Maybe it's because you aged. Since I'm a betting man, my moneys on the stunner on the left. Am I right?

Are you confirming that's you, nang? If so, you are on FIRE!!! [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

LaoCowboy, Some Lao students go to study at uni in America, but most students travel to closer countries such as Vietnam, China, Russia, Australia and New Zealand.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 8:20am:

LaoCowboy, Some Lao students go to study at uni in America, but most students travel to closer countries such as Vietnam, China, Russia, Australia and New Zealand.

Didn't you want to study abroad?

No I didn't. The tertiary education institutions in Vientiane provide sufficient qualifications.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 10:03am:

No I didn't. The tertiary education institutions in Vientiane provide sufficient qualifications.

I read somewhere - on here, or one of it's sister 'sites - qualifications in Laos aren't internationally recognised. Outside of Laos, that means that peice of paper with your name stamped on the dotted line, is just that: paper.

Did I just blow the flame out of your emigration aspirations?

True, but I'm referring to qualifications that are recognised for jobs in Laos.

If I happen to move abroad in the near future, I'm happy to start in basic jobs that doesn't require high qualifications, and work my way up.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 10:38am:

If I happen to move abroad in the near future, I'm happy to start in basic jobs that doesn't require high qualifications, and work my way up.

Are your 'connections' a part of your plan? Or are you banking on a prince charming to come along and save you from your misery? Are you planning on leaving as a trophy wife? It sounds like it. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, it makes perfect sense now: you enigmatically remaining a bachelorette - is that your portrait, by the way? - looking the way you do! Did I just crack your plan?

Everything paid for for these students or the parents have to be extremely wealthy to afford to go?



Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 8:20am:

LaoCowboy, Some Lao students go to study at uni in America, but most students travel to closer countries such as Vietnam, China, Russia, Australia and New Zealand.

I was right all along:

You ARE banking on a betrothal, nang.

LaoCowboy, The Lao government help out financially with scholarship and student exchange programs, but it's not much, so coming from a wealthy family background will certainly make your life and study abroad better.

The two universities that I had attended, I knew many foreign students that came from Vietnam, Nigeria and South Korea and they all got full scholarships, research assistant or teaching assistant and the universiities pay them monthly stipends to fully cover tuitions, living expenses and books/supplies.  I do not think their home countries paid them anything to come over to the US.  

LIke I said previously I hope more and more Lao students will get these opportunities, like students from other countries, to come to the US for higher education (almost free) becuase the US-Laos relation is getting better as we are speaking ;).


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 22^nd May, 2011 at 1:04am:

LaoCowboy, The Lao government help out financially with scholarship and student exchange programs, but it's not much, so coming from a wealthy family background will certainly make your life and study abroad better.

Agreed Laocowboy. It would be great if Lao student get US scholarship. I know Australia, Japan, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam provide scholarship to Lao student. I think we need more Lao student to study in Europe and USA and bring that knowledge home.
:)

Hey Miss Admins,

Do they still sell ice cream with sticky rice?  I remembered when I was little boy living in Laos they had ice cream and sticky rice in a same bowl.  It was delicious way before you were born lolz.....just wondering  ;)

I haven't seen any, but sticky rice has a natural sweetness and it can be used in all kinds of desserts, so with ice cream would be okay.

What's that dessert called, the one where a chunk of banana is encased in sticky rice? I think they use flax as the wrapping.

It's called "kaow dom phut".

In Laos, do they wrap it in flax too?

No they don't. They use banana leaves, which is called "bai dong."