Luang Prabang (Laos) (AFP) – The $3 billion Luang Prabang hydroelectric dam on the Mekong river, backed by a Thai-led consortium, is one of seven new mainstream dams that Laos plans to build to capitalise on its huge hydro potential.
Mekong dam threatens historic Laos town
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