An interview with the media in Lao PDR

During my attendance to a Conference organised by the Lao Front for National Construction in mid 2011, I gave an interview to the media that I was pleased the Lao Government has open up for the ideas put forward by Lao people living overseas.  It is a good sign!

Welcoming speech to Mrs Pany Ya Thor Tou

This is my speech to welcome Mrs Pany Ya Thor Tou, the President of the National Assembly of Lao PDR during her official visit to Australia from 13/6/2012 to 17/8/2012.  Lao PDR is one of very few countries whose President of the National Assembly is female, especially Asian countries.  I hope to see more Lao women doing top job in the near future.

Beautiful South

 Here I was, enjoying the breath taking beauty of Pha Suam Water Fall

 The Pha Suam Water Fall, in the South of Laos

 Sunset in Savannakhet

 The Sun has eventually gone - but has promised to come back ...

 

No one can understand the feeling of loneliness - until you are left by yourself one day with no-one else but yourself ...

Meeting with Lao overseas in Sydney

During her official visit to Australia, Mrs Pany Ya Thor Tou, President of the National Assembly of Lao PDR paid a special to Lao overseas living in Sydney.  Phayvanh gave a speech at the welcoming function while Mrs Pany took note of important issues.

 Lao Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, thanking the Delegates and the Guests before closing the meeting.

Mrs Pany with her Delegates from the National Assembly and Lao Overseas in Sydney

 Mrs Pany with Lao-Oz Foundation L to R: Pauline Phoumindr (Executive Advisor), Vicky Rattanavong (President), Aaron Luang-Amart (Public Officer, Aust), Parry Sanixay (Vice President) and Andrew Ditthavong (Public Officer, international).

Mrs Pany with our family.  R to L:  Ambassador Phomma (husband of our cousin Mme Khanxay Pholsena), Sister Fongchanh Phoumindr, Sis-in-law Chansiri Phoumindr, Brother Soukanh Phoumindr, Bro-in-law Phounsavath Phengkhamkip and Phayvanh Phoumindr.

Meeting the President of the National Assembly of Lao PDR

 Pauline with Her Excellency, Mrs Pany Ya Thor Tou, President of the National Assembly of Lao PDR during her official visit to Australia in August 2012.

Top:  at Circular Quay and Bottom:  in a Sydney Western suburb

Pauline with Mrs Pany Ya Thor Tou, President of the National Assembly of Lao PDR, and Mr Ja Ge Yang (Member of Lao Front for National Construction in USA).  Photo taken at the IX Conference of LFNC in Vientiane in 2011.