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Dec. 18, 2000
This whole week I have final exams. I'll try my best to keep updating this
site.
For now, enjoy reading stories from Hmong Voice and viewing a video clip
below.
Bye bye, so long, farewell, adios and lakon......See ya!
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
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LAOS, ANOTHER PROVINCE OF VIETNAM (Hmong
Voice)
Instead of Laos to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its victory, Vietnam
shows its bossy and control over Laos.
The fact is very clear. Source from the Interior Ministry in Laos reportedly
said that the Laotian Government and its National Assembly have to bite the
bullet and shut down Christian Evangelical churches throughout the country
because Laos was forced by Vietnam, its boss. Continue
Dec. 11, 2000
I thought I will write a story about Kaysone Monument, then I got this email
from one of our loyal readers. Enjoy reading it, my comrades.
Bye bye, so long, farewell, adios and lakon......See ya!
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
Laos - 25 years of poverty, oppression, and corruption
Kaysone Monument??? What a joke! They should celebrate his death, not his birth!
I never heard of this so-called "great leader" Kaysone
Phomvihane. I thought he was "Keo" not Lao.
You communist
barbarians should build the memorial monument more
December 1, 2000
25th Anniversary of Lao PDR
Here is a Lao communist motto:
Peace, Independence, Democracy, Unity and Prosperity
PEACE ===> Not quite. Still
have fightings in the north and the south, and bombs exploding in Vientiane at
least once a month.
INDEPENDENCE ===> No way, for two centuries. For now Laos has been colonized
by Vietnam since 1975. Will be a Keo Hua Kord slave for a long haul.
DEMOCRACY ===> No democracy in Laos. Law is under the point of a
gun. If you talk, you either get killed or put in jail.
UNITY ===> No unity in Laos. Half a million Laotians live in the U.S.,
France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Argentina and other places
because they hate communists.
PROSPERITY ===> Since 1975, Laos is one of those ten poorest nations on
earth, according to the UN datasheets. While Lao govt officials drive 4x4 Land
Cruiser, Lao peasants
walk to work. If these peasants have motorcycles to ride, it is because they
have relatives in 3rd countries sending them money.
Thank
you for dropping by!
Webmaster of
VientianeTimes.com
Oct. 26, 2000
Today is an anniversary since our Lao
govt cracked down on the Lao Student Movement for Democracy on Oct. 26,
1999. May I have your 30 precious seconds of silence to pay a respect to
our fallen comrades who are still jailed in Vientiane for advocating the freedom
of speech, press, assembly and religion.
Long Live Democracy!
Websites:
Lao
Student Movement for Democracy
and
Coalition of Lao Communities to
support
Lao Students Movement for
Democracy of October 26, 1999
============================= I
have a dream, my countrymen, that one day the great people of Laos will rise up
and overthrow this corrupted and crooked government of Laos and elect the
democratic government. I
have a dream, my countrymen,.................
I have a dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
October 21, 2000
Lao Aviation, the airline of death!
Here is Lao Aviation's crash history from 1990s to today
===> October 2000--A Chinese-built Y-12 aircraft crashed in Sam Neua due to bad weather. 8 killed, 9 survived.
===> June 2000--A Russian-built Mi-8 helicopter crashed in Xieng Khuang due to bad weather. All 18 people killed.
===> May 1998--A Russian-built Yak-40 jet crashed in Xieng Khuang during a heavy rainstorm. All 26 people killed,
including Vietnamese military delegation.
===> December 1993--A Chinese-built Y-12 aircraft crashed in Phone Savanh when it clipped trees in fog when tried to land.
All 18 people killed.
===> April 1990--A Russian-built An-24 aircraft crashed in Luang Namtha when failed to take off and hit the building.
all 3 people killed.
September 21, 2000
No bombs, no news, no visitors!
Well, my readers, I am talking about correlations between the bombings in Laos and visitors who come to this
website. Look at the statistics, in July, the numbers of visitors went up to 83,000 because more bombs exploded
in the capital. At present time, the numbers of visitors drop down to 70,000 due to no explosion. Whether
speculating or not, a good news in Laos is a bad news for this website, or vice versa. No bombs, no visitors! No pains, no gains!
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
Note: Neither this website nor the webmaster condones any activities through violence. And no rebuttal emails,
please!
September 6, 2000
Today is my first day of school.
Again, busy as usual. Here is my school, Southern
Connecticut State University , if
any readers care about it. For this semester, my computer courses include
Computer Programming II and Assembly Language, plus three other core
courses.
Bye bye, so long, farewell, adios and lakon......See ya!
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
August 09, 2000
Webmaster,
According to your sister it is not true that the bomb
killed one person at Post Office....... I also asked someone in my office
to investigate
and according to my friend working with me (at the time of explosion she was at the
parcel collection service point 13), nobody was dead, only
injured 5 people, but not seriously. It was TNT, not a hand bomb (according to
my own experiences, as I used to work with the UXO
LAO programme "unexploded ordnance programme" - that was doing the clearance
of unexploded bomb around the country).
A fire was in front of French school, not Dokmaideng hotel, next to
"Muang Lao Magazine" office.... the fire started because one
restaurant cooked the grilled pork near the wooden wall without anybody
there......and then the gas exploded.
Regards,
UNDP Webmaster.
August 05, 2000
Call home today to check on mom. It is
quite disturbing according to her. Scary to live in Vientiane now,
bomb here, bomb there. One day your limb might be gone, who
knows? After bombing at the main post office in Vientiane (one death
according to my sister), there was a big fire on
Wednesday, August 2, on the 3-stories building on Lanxang Ave next to
Vieng-rathry nightclub, opposite the Royal Dokmaideng hotel. No
casualty though, but destroyed that building, also according to my sister.
Well, they can plant bombs anywhere in Vientiane, but please, not around
watch shops at Morning market, ok? . . .I am begging. I need mom to
support me while I am in school.
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
July 26, 2000
Lao Monarchy was already over (Hmong
Voice)
Wish to bring back a system of Monarchy to Laos maybe just only a dream. The Laotian royal family
is unlike others. The Laotian royal family is one of the most conflicting family. Members of the royal
family have been fighting each other for centuries. Because of this royal family, Laos has gone
nowhere but down and susceptible to foreign occupation and domination. They are the ones who brought foreign
power and foreign troops into Laos. They have done that time and again generation after generation.
For example they brought Communism and Vietnamese troops into Laos. Laos is under Communist
Vietnamese control . . . more
Vientiane's political trouble
(Hmong Voice)
Laotian government seems to be fearful of Hmong insurgents. Lao Prime Minister Sisawat
Keobounphanh officially issues an attention to the international community saying that Hmongs are a
great danger to his country. Since the bomb blast in Vientiane has weakened the Laotian government
credibility, the Laotian government threw all the blames on Hmongs. But when a crazy unidentified
person who claimed to be a Hmong and claimed responsible for the bomb attack in Laos, the Laotian
government quickly responded and said Laos is under control. Yet it is ridiculous and shameful because
bombing still continue . . . more
July 20, 2000
Laos has been a Vietnamese colony, period Has
anybody read that Lao state radio alleged that Thailand tried to colonize
Laos on the July 3 fighting between Lao govt troops and Lao
insurgents. Oh, please the poor directors and announcers of Lao
radio. Why don't you say Laos has been colonized by Vietnam since
1975. Say that very loudly. Put it on Lao TV and tell Lao people......Laos
has been a Vietnamese colony for 25 years and will be for a long haul. Webmaster
of VientianeTimes.com
July 19, 2000
I incorporated the translation feature here so some readers can read
this website and linked pages in their native languages. These
include French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. One thing
is certain its translation won't be 100% satisfied because it is
software emulated, not human beings, but at least it gets the work done
and it is free too.
Enjoy! Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
July
14, 2000
This week my column is
quite off-track. I pulled out one email that might be interested to
many readers. Enjoy!
Webmaster of VT
Here it is:
Is it so treacherous to want democracy in Laos??
Responding to Sean Miguel Esagtawski’s letter to the editor of The
Nation on July 11, 2000.
To want democracy and to fight for it on behalf of fellow humans does not
indicate individuals to be lesser patriotic to their country of
citizenship. It only shows that they are courageous and daring . . . more
July 05, 2000
Here are pictures
that I took at Wat Lao Buddhavong. Enjoy!
Webmaster of VT.
July 03, 2000
Sorry for updating very late because I
just came back from Virginia trip. Very tired from 7-hours driving,
but managed to finish updating this site. Thanks for the emails that
were coming in and asked why I don't update anything. Here they are
and sorry for the inconvenience. Later I will show pictures I took
at the Wat Lao Buddhavong for two days there.
See ya!
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
June 30, 2000
I will be at Wat
Lao Buddhavong in Catlett, Virginia on July 1 and July 2. Three brothers
of Nouhuang will have a concert there. Don't miss it if you have a
chance. I will update this site when I am back in New England. That
might be early morning of Monday. Good bye, farewell, so long, adios
and lakon
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
June
16, 2000
Here are another sets of emails from our loyal readers. This time I got quite
a praise, rather than a sarcastic language. As I have said, I don't condone
violence.
Bye bye, so long, farewell, adios and la kon.
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
READERS' COMMENTS
A job well done!!!!
I just want to congratulate you on a job well done. Your website provides good
and current information about the situation in Laos. The Communist Laos govt.
and it supporter should get the message...more
A Response to Mister W.T.
I have read your email in regard to responding to
Web Master. I believe that the Web Master did not support terrorist, but he/she
only suggested what the Laotian regime deserve to be treated....more
An opinion bombing in Vientiane
I don't care who you are, whether you are a Laotian or ethnic group. You are
just posting the facts about what is happening in Laos. I applaud you for that.
The bombing in Vientiane could be from.....more
APPALLED BY THE TERRORISTS ACTS
I AM APPALLED BY THE TERRORISTS ACTS COMMITTED BY WHOMEVER IN THE LAO
CAPITAL. Terrorism is a cowards' way of getting themselves known, not changed. I am sure that many.......more
COMPLIMENT
I WANT TO CONGRATULATE YOU
WHOEVER MANAGES THIS WEBSITE. I VISIT THIS SITE EVERYDAY TO GET INFORMATION FROM
LAOS. NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY YOU.....MORE
Democracy Support
It is interesting to see all these comments and criticisms
about your website and your free expression.
I don't know about you, but for me all these criticism seem to make me
stronger. I admire you for....more
Help me survey for an opinion about bombings in Laos
Could you help me survey an opinion about bombings in Laos? Ask the people around the globe that if they know anything about
what's going on in Lao. Why and what reason for the person or any......more
Hi Unknown Sender and all,
After read through your stated message to your siblings in Laos, I feel sorry for your safety. Don't you think
that you insult those people by making such remarks. We in Laos know what is
right and what....more
Hmong vs. Lao
First of all, for us to be reading this website or any other websites alike
like I am doing right now is quite a waste of time and therefore, should be
ashamed of yourself. We live in a society where.........more
Lao leaders
It's your chance to take what ever you can take.!! corruption!! dictator!!! Get
out of your seat and let the youngsters rule the country! You too old!
Uneducated!!! Let the people enjoy life......more
Let help Lao nation to be free
Please say about invading Laos by Vietnamese army. Laos has to free from
Vietnamese occupation. Old leaders of Laos could do something for it. I think after
their death , they can not take........more
Stunned by what I have read
Laos and its people are not what is
all-crack up to be. There are hookers, drug dealers, drug users, and etc.
You name it, Laos has it. There are parts of Laos that no one dared to
venture not even.....more
Will terrorism solve the problem? part 2
Ok, let me take a stab at Thanouxay's earlier message since I consider myself
100% lao before 1975 and now about 50% left because I've been away
from the old country for so long. ........more
YOU DO GOOD JOB AND KEEP ON DOING THAT
YOU DO GOOD JOB AND KEEP ON DOING THAT IT'S ONLY WAY TO SHOW OUR
COUNTRY MAN THAT WE CARED BY TALKING ABOUT THEIR CORRUPT COMMUNIST LEADER. THESE....more
Your call for
more bombing in Laos
Wasn't the previous application of eight million tons of anti-communist
bombs on your country sufficient? Those of us who depend on your
weblinks, particularly those of us right here in Laos, are........more
June
11, 2000
I will stop barking for a moment. By the way, I pulled out many emails that I received.
I post some of them today, the rest of them later. I will try to post as many as I can.
Enjoy.
Webmaster of VientianeTimes.com
READERS' COMMENTS
Are you really a Lao?
First, I have to say that you are quite lucky to manage to come and study
in the States. But I just wonder like some other people who used to mail
you their opinion about your attitude against Lao PDR.....more
Please help Laos
I like your site as it gives a straight forward view.
I think one cannot talk bad about Laos if they are not
contributing anything to improve the situation. You
just don't have any right!!! Unfortunately we still.....more
Bombing In Laos
I think the problems in Laos now, "will not be gone easily" because the
governments of Laos is hiding something clue or selfish behind the peoples
back. We all knows that, but if the Governments tell.....more
Well Done Again and Re: Recent Bombing
Congratulations ! Since I check your website every
morning, 12 hours ahead of commercial news channel is not bad.
I am sure your readers are appriciated. Keep it up. :)
If the bombing was.....more
Looking for Chuck Aryavong
If you've seen or known a person named Chuck Aryavong, please contact the police
or immigration, this man runs away from child support and a money that he
collects from state of Minnesota.....more
Comments
I was browsing through the
Internet and got caught up on your website. I was reading some of the comments
these people sent to you and this is what I think. I feel sorry for those of you.....more
Disappointed
I have enjoyed access to the world's press about Laos
on your site. For many months I marveled at the unsensational,
uninflammatory nature of your site. It was obvious
that your site promoted.....more
Do you really support terrorism?
After writing to you last night I have thought someone about
what is happening on your site. I puzzle over the fact that you support
terrorist activities. Think back over the past couple of decades to how.....more
Another Comments
I came to Laos first time 10 years ago. At that time there was hardly a
motorized vehicle to be seen in Vientiane. In the time that has past Laos
has, despite whatever kind of government, managed to.....more
Sibling in Vientiane
To my poor Laotian Brother and sisters in Vientiane, The communist
government tells a big fat lie to every one when they claimed that the Lao
People are too stupid and too uneducated to be given.....more
Will Terrorism solve the problem?
What a shame of you as the Webmaster of this Site of stigmatizing terrorism
and act violence. In your position I would think twice before suggesting
such immoral proposal. Can you give us a single.....more
June 9, 2000
I couldn't believe my eyes reading this response from the webmaster.
Bombing Phonekheng Water tower? Nam Ngum dam? If the right-wing
terrorists are 'actually able'.....more
June 07, 2000
There was
another bomb exploded in Vientiane around 6 o'clock of Tuesday. An explosion occured at the
bus station next to the Morning Market. Two innocent schoolgirls.....more
June 06, 2000
Following are readers' comments:
With all respects to our freedom of speech in this wonderful country, I'd
like to voice my opinion to the individual who accused you on the issue
that you constantly.....more
I feel sorry for the LAOTIAN guy that throw "BAD" remarks about your site.
He thinks that his Ethnic is the best. Actually, if he is educated, he
would know that " ALL HUMANS....more
Let me start by saying that I understand that the Hmong people are not pure
Lao (I doubt that they will ever want to be regarded as pure Lao anyways) - but
by law, they are...more
I'm writing to you to respond to QQ00OO@AOL.COM'S comment on May 4, 2000 about how
much he or she hates the Hmong people. But, first I want to thank
you, Mr......more
June
0 4,
2000
Why the hell do you always include HMONG people in your news? Is there anything about LAO people in the news? Let me educate you about Laos. Hmong
people are not.....more
May
31, 2000
I just had a look at your web site and I found it wonderful. Good that you have enough time to take care of your site. Keep up the good work!
V.D.
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