became the first to dam the main stem of the river. ThailandThe hunger for electricity in Thailand is driving dam construction on the lower Mekong in Laos and Cambodia. Bangkok’s CentralWorld ...

While most tourists visiting Laos head to the ancient royal city of Luang Prabang, the capital Vientiane with its temples, ...

“Through the Mekong Discovery Trail, travellers can explore the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region, from ...

Crossing from Thailand into Laos is popular on the backpacker ... I head to the port and catch my first sight of the Mekong, southeast Asia’s greatest river, which also hurtles through ...

Colourful rectangular wooden boats carrying tourists chug along at a leisurely pace across the Mekong River. The atmosphere ... of the day slowly descends on Laos from the pale blue sky.

A big spike in water levels has been detected along the Mekong River which could threaten the livelihoods of ... and its Nuozhadu Dam adding another 164 million cubic meters. In Laos, the Thuen ...

In addition to the rich culture and charm of the Mekong River at Amari Vientiane, ONYX Hospitality Group has also opened its first property in Laos, Amari Vang Vieng. This hotel, nestled in the ...

River water should instead be full of silt. The Mekong, South-east Asia’s main artery, winds 4,900km through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Its basin is dotted with 190 ...

Along with those promises comes peril. Here is a closer look. The Mekong River flows from China through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It supports a fishery that accounts for 15% ...