Laotian communism - Khmer Series - Episode 3

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Lao PDR, as it's officially called these days, is the place where most of the common assumptions about young societies, communist countries, South East Asia and a few other things go to die.

Everything you thought you knew likely doesn't apply here. Everything you may be tempted to logically assume, may not apply here.

How did a communist State end up turning a large religious celebration into a capitalist festival, all while the officialdom is very careful to be seen doing the proper Buddhist observance with the occasion?

Let's explore!

Links:
KAYSONE PHOMVIHANE, LAOTIAN PRESIDENT, DIES - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archiv...

Short History of Laos, A: The Land in Between - https://silkwormbooks.com/products/sh...

Lao, Chinese Officials Detain 771 in Raid on Golden Triangle Gambling Hub - https://thediplomat.com/2024/08/lao-c...

Thailand's Amata eyes Laos as a hub for Chinese manufacturing exodus - https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sup...

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