A Hmong village on top of a hill located along the route from Xiangkhoang to Houaphan, in beautiful landscape. (the majority of Xiangkhoang residents are Hmong. The Hmong prefer to settle in mountainous areas.)

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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A Hmong village on the highland named Kaewleuk is located along the route from Xiangkhoang to Houaphan.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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Fieldwork research in Lao

The road conditions and the building for the authorities in Xam Nua, which is isolated.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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The market in Xam Nua is located beside the Xam River.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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Fieldwork research in Lao

Marketeers in the Xam Nua market in the morning.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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Fieldwork research in Lao

A vendor is selling silkworms to be cooked in the Xam Nua market in the morning.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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Fieldwork research in Lao

Vegetables, fruit and wild animals are products that the villagers sell in the Xam Nua market.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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Fieldwork research in Lao

A hog deer is slaughtered for sale at the market, and clients can choose which portion that they want.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

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Fieldwork research in Lao

A Tai Dam vendor brings bananas to be sold at the market (different ethnic groups trade at the Xam Nua market).

by : Sumit Pitiphat