Lao classical dance performed by students from Lao American Women’s Association (LAWA).

Self Portrait by Craig Schuler at the Chinese border Phongsali Province Laos. Abandoned Casino in backgroundCraig studied Thai language formally, and then taught himself Lao language. He gets on well with people and that’s obvious from his photographs….

I was out and around in Leiden on an early evening one day and ran into the birth place of the most notable Dutch artist, Rembrand van Rijn by accident. It was a rainy day with the rain the would come and go in a few minutes. I had an umbrella with me so I [...]

Lt. Keo Sengkhamphong plucks a black binder from the bookshelf behind his desk at the Morrow Police Department. He gazes at the cover. It features a shirtless fighter leaping in front of a Buddhist temple, his right knee leading the attack. “Maybe one day,” Sengkhamphong says, sporting his usual playful smile. The man known simply as “Lt. Keo” has been itching to train his fellow officers in …

A leading human rights group has accused Thailand of intimidating and forcibly deporting ethnic Hmong to neighboring Laos after they escaped from a refugee camp last month. Ron Corben reports from VOA…

Sunday, July 13, 2008 BANGKOK: A leading rights group accused Thai authorities on Saturday of intimidating and forcibly deporting ethnic Hmong to neighbouring Laos after they escaped a refugee camp …

Miss Universe 2008 contestants participate in a stage rehearsal in Nha Trang,Vietnam, Friday, July 11, 2008. The contestants will compete in the 57th annual Miss Universe competition which will take p…

The last set of photos from Boun Phavet at Ban Phonsikhay in Pakse, Champassak province. The celebration for 2008 was a big success and the villagers are looking foward to next year’s event.