I've mentioned time and time again about the regular road accidents in Laos, but sadly this time it involves a very close family.

My 16-year-old cousin and his friend were riding a motorbike on the way home together on April 11, 2011. The both of them were killed instantly when their motorbike got hit by a speeding dump truck. Poor boys, they can't celebrate the Lao New Year. I love you young man.

For foreigners planning a trip to Laos, please be careful on the roads. Our roads are more dangerous than ever before.

• Accident involving a foreigner
  
• Motorbike accident in Vientiane
  
• Road accident in Vientiane
  
• Road accidents in Vientiane
  
• Speeding Thai kills 17-year old Lao girl in BBK
  

Very sad to hear Admins. My heart go out to your cousin family. Sometime life is too short.
:-[ :-/

They say that elders live longer than young people, because the elders never go out.

I will die one day too, but I don't want to die that way. He was their only son and now they have two beautiful girls left.

Three people are dead in Vientiane road accidents last week according to Vientiane Times. I've seen and heard plenty of accidents in the run up to the Lao New Year. Maybe more deaths coming in the next few days, it's terrible.

VEry sad and sorry to hear about your cousin.  My pray for your cousin's family.  

My condolences  nang.

Please do not try this at home.


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Very sorry to hear that, best wishes and condolences.

Same as the U.S. New year, holiday, July 4. A lot car accident people drink and party. Motorcycle is very popular with Asia-American kids, but I'm scare of them. They're too fast for me.
:-[ :-/


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 12^th Apr, 2011 at 6:20pm:

They say that elders live longer than young people, because the elders never go out. I will die one day too, but I don't want to die that way. He was their only son and now they have two beautiful girls left. Three people are dead in Vientiane road accidents last week according to Vientiane Times. I've seen and heard plenty of accidents in the run up to the Lao New Year. Maybe more deaths coming in the next few days, it's terrible.

I'm very sorry for your family's loss.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 12^th Apr, 2011 at 5:52pm:

I've mentioned time and time again about the regular road accidents in Laos, but sadly this time it involves a very close family. My 16-year-old cousin and his friend were riding a motorbike on the way home together on April 11, 2011. The both of them were killed instantly when their motorbike got hit by a speeding dump truck. Poor boys, they can't celebrate the Lao New Year. I love you young man. For foreigners planning a trip to Laos, please be careful on the roads. Our roads are more dangerous than ever before. Accident involving a foreigner Motorbike accident in Vientiane Road accident in Vientiane Road accidents in Vientiane Speeding Thai kills 17-year old Lao girl in BBK

My condolences to you and your cousin's family.  Everyday is a risk.  No matter where we go, where we stay, or what we do in our lifetime, fate always seem to catchup to us.

Thank you to everyone for the condolences. My cousin's sudden death doesn't affect me much on a personal level, because he isn't an immediate family member, but still a very close relative, and his family is obviously devastated.

It was time for him to go. None of us will be here forever too, we just have to make the most of our time on Earth and do good things because Buddhist followers believe in reincarnation, and it gives us hope to be reborn into human life again and live a much happier life. Or our spirit stays longer or eternal in heaven and there is no more suffering.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 12:16am:

Please do not try this at home. http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/motorcycle-stunt-laos-1.jpg http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/motorcycle-stunt-laos-2.jpg http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/motorcycle-stunt-laos-3.jpg

This guy is the mack. All he needs is a cape hanging off a shiny outfit. I would actually pay to witness him perform his routine.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 10:13pm:

It was time for him to go. None of us will be here forever too, we just have to make the most of our time on Earth and do good things because Buddhist followers believe in reincarnation, and it gives us hope to be reborn into human life again and live a much happier life. Or our spirit stays longer or eternal in heaven and there is no more suffering.

I have a few enquiries concerning Laos' departing rituals. It's been a while since I last sacrificed my mane and eyebrows out of love and respect for the deceased. I know it is expected, as males, to become ordained as monks in such circumstances. Wrapped up in orange robes is the expectation, right?

How about the women? What are they expected to 'sacrifice'?

Yes, young Lao men are expected to ordain as a monk when they're 21 years old for parents. To ordain as a monk for the deceased is another form of monk.

Women are not expected to do anything. :D

Here's something interesting-slash-odd-slash-peculiar-slash-weird-slash-bizarre-slash-scary you can fill me in on:

When one finally departs into the unknown, why do their kin have them displayed in their fiefdoms like ancient Egyptian pharaohs? The whole community gets the chance to pay their respects while at the same instant, peek into their tombs. This, I found, was putting me off. Even more so, when I found out that I had to 'sleep' in the adjacent room. I didn't doze off until my eyelids weighed as heavy as a dumbbell. There was also an elder - one of the higher ups in the community -whose 'job' it was to sleep next to the coffin and keep the dead company.

What's the story behind these superstitions? What is HE really going to do, if the recently departed decides he needs to relieve himself? Wakes up and hops out of his resting place.

Exorcising spirits/demons is a part of the impressive arsenal of monks, isn't it? FLYING even - from the myths that I've heard - is a skill that all the devout monks possess, right? Wouldn't a monk have been the apt guardian in this circumstance? I know it would have given me peace of mind. :-?

You'll have to talk to the Lao elders about the procedures that take place when someone passes away.

I was born in 1989.

You are very young Admins.
;)

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 1:59am:

I was born in 1989.

Finally. So you're 21/22. You haven't done bad for yourself, taking into account your age. Now you might as well tell me how much you weigh.

How often do you get to use your English in Laos? Orally.
I'm assuming very seldom.

Yes, turning 22 this year.

I don't weigh myself because I'm not obsessed with my weight, but I'm in great shape, lets put it that way.

Yes, I use more Lao than English, orally.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 2:53am:

Yes, turning 22 this year. I don't weigh myself because I'm not obsessed with my weight, but I'm in great shape, lets put it that way. Yes, I use more Lao than English, orally.

Big party? Even BIGGER presents too?

Yes, you've already uploaded a picture covering your breast, right? Lets clear the air right here: Was that your smooth torso or not?

So when DO you get to put into practice your English?
I'm assuming you have an American accent right? That twangy sound the way they draaaaag their vowels, right? I met a few Lao students who are studying in NZ and that's how they sound! ;D

I don't celebrate birthdays, and I don't expect any gifts either. It's not part of Lao culture for me and my connections.

No, I'm not tanned like her. I was born with light skin, and I've always remained that way.

I put my English into practice whenever I can, and I probably have an American accent.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 6:03am:

I don't celebrate birthdays, and I don't expect any gifts either. It's not part of Lao culture for me and my connections. No, I'm not tanned like her. I was born with light skin, and I've always remained that way. I put my English into practice whenever I can, and I probably have an American accent.

So you're the conservative stereotypical sao Lao. I like you more and more each time you divulge yourself. :)
When was the last time you recieved a present?

Don't you think it's rude passing off someone elses partially exposed anatomy like that? How you got your hands on something that personal is BEYOND me. ;)

I still don't think you would be as well pronounced as you type. Especially if you don't put the language to use regularly. It's the same with my Lao. If I don't use it in a while, then the opening lines sound a bit rusty. 10 - 15 minutes to warm the engine up is all it takes to slip back into a familiar lilt. From then on the sentences start to flow with fluidly. Practice makes perfect. :)

rest in peace.

I receive presents every day. Conversing with interesting and thoughtful questions, and sometimes ridiculous questions on Lao Pride Forum is considered a "present", because it keeps me busy.

Usually your oral communication skills reflects on your written skills. But it doesn't matter, if someone's spoken English can be understood in a non-English speaking country like Laos then they're doing well.

Longhang, If you die young, and unexpectedly from a road accident, I don't think there's any resting in peace at this early stage.

In Lao beliefs, we believe that his spirit will be angry similar to the Ghost movie starring Patrick Swayze.

He was a very loving kid, and I gave him some money the last time I saw him alive because I wanted him to get something for himself. I hope he eventually finds peace in death, and say hello to Judy Garland for me.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 6:35pm:

I receive presents every day. Conversing with interesting and thoughtful questions, and sometimes ridiculous questions on Lao Pride Forum is considered a "present", because it keeps me busy. Usually your oral communication skills reflects on your written skills. But it doesn't matter, if someone's spoken English can be understood in a non-English speaking country like Laos then they're doing well.

I know it keeps you busy nang. I think this more than a job for you, right? You woke up really early today, didn't you?
I know........the clockcard says so.

What are you saying: you never, ever, received a present before?

I didn't wake up early at the time. I didn't go to sleep earlier than usual because I had a little celebration last night for the Lao New Year festive season.

If you are referring to "materialistic" presents, then yes I have, we've all received presents during our childhood.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 11:30pm:

I didn't wake up early at the time. I didn't go to sleep earlier than usual because I had a little celebration last night for the Lao New Year festive season. If you are referring to "materialistic" presents, then yes I have, we've all received presents during our childhood.

That's quite a late night. In Laos, anyway.

What did YOU have in mind then? COMPLIMENTS? ;D ;D ;D