The historic town is on the verge of major changes. Some residents worry that new development could threaten the spiritual essence of the place.
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Cambodian island looks to ecotourism for survival
Indigenous people look for new ways to make a living on one of the biggest islands in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Laos celebrates new year in full tilt with pandemic precautions aside
Pageants and parades light up ‘Pi Mai’ in Luang Prabang as Laos’ most prominent tourist town rings in the Buddhist new year.
What a year it was in the countries along the Mekong
A look back at the challenges faced and the opportunities available for the region’s environment and people.
Pristine bay in Phuket under threat from marina developers
Plans to turn one of Phuket’s few mangrove forests into a haven for luxury yachts and cruises causes protests.
Tourism Stakeholders Commit To Plastic Free Future
Establishing a model for the future development of islands throughout Asia that embraces sustainability as a core and sets urgent goals for long-term change.
Mekong region mulls single visa for five Chiang cities
The five cities comprise Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Chiang Tun in Myanmar’s Shan State, Chiang Rung in China’s Jinhong (Yunnan) and Chiang Thong in Laos’ Luang Prabang.
Can tourism boost Lao’s economy?
Could tourism be a better road forward for Laos now that its hydropower development schemes are increasingly being called into question?
Community-based tourism and new livelihoods in Vietnam
Despite knowing the damage she was causing, Nguyen Thi Vang still walks through the coral reef in the Tam Hai sea to collect seaweed for her daily meals. “When I walk, I heard its broken sound and I feel painful,” said Nguyen.