Number two is so true. Hum (Pen!s), Lah (Dark skin), Kah (Jungle person), Nguen (Money), Kum (Gold), Phet (Diamond), Van (Ring) are also common Lao nicknames.

Number three is quite interesting. I notice they tend not to smile when looking through old photo albums of other Lao people. That's not the case with my family though, we look happy and bubbly.

Pankeo, I'll take your word for it since it's a male thing.

I just can't resist to answer your questions (no offence just kidding)

1. you're wearing sunglasses every one you see is darker, try a green or red pair, you'll see vegis or roasted pigs.
2. We all have nick names, real name just for strangers and we make it hard to remember.
3. Just think of the fee the photographer charged how can you smile pics are very expensive then. ( I think if you don't look serious then you're not respectful, those are the thinking of the old days).
4. They would be a lot happier if you take them to restaurant and have a banquet. ( In old days, when material is scarce, you're lucky to have sticky rice, they're happy cause they don't have to worry about the tax and insurance they have to pay like us).
5. When grandpa pee, he missed the bowl and make a mess too, when you get older you will understand.

lao cook dog? i know they do. i swear it was dog i ate at my lao friends house because it just didnt taste like anything i ever ate.

Pankeo wrote on 10^th Jul, 2010 at 4:39am:


He OWNED you on that one nang.

There are plenty of Lao people with the nickname "Nguen".

I've also seen people with the nickname "Kip".

Many new generation of parents in Laos are beginning to name their kids "Dollar", because they love those dollars.

It's ridiculous if you ask me.

I've seen two kids with the nickname "Dollar". When they grow older, their friends might pick on them.