Officials from Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand last week discussed their partnership in patrols along the Mekong River to prevent illegal activities on the waterway, which passes through or borders ...
The Mekong, known as the Lancang River in China, is a vital waterway for cross-border shipping. The four countries have been conducting joint patrols on the river since December 2011.
Up and down the Mekong – known locally as ‘the river of life’ – Gordon explores the extreme lengths Laotians go to when sourcing their food. Chef Joy Ngeuamboupha (L) and Gordon Ramsay (R ...