A Modern Mall in Vientiane

Vientiane Central opened not long after I arrived here in August.   Yesterday was my first visit.  Dead as a door nail at 6 pm and it looks empty whenever I pass. The cars on the ground level are a Jag, a Rolls and a Bentley - just what you need on the dusty unpaved roads of Vientiane. Maybe if you can afford these cars you can also arrange to have the roads near your home sealed.

There was nothing the average Laos person - or foreign teacher could afford. There is a department store on the right with the usual cosmetic counters on the ground floor and fashion above.  Not only were there few people there were limited products on display as well.