Nam Thouam General Market, Northern Laos

A visit to the general market in Nam Thouam, northern Laos. Located on Road #13 northeast of Luang Prabang, the visit was a stop on the drive from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang following a two-day boat trip down the Nam Ou River from Muang Khua to Nong Khiaw that included an overnight stay in the village of Muang Ngoi. This is one of the two videos shot during my 13 days in Laos where I briefly appeared in front of the camera (thanks to guide) while sampling some local tobacco for sale in the market, with my guide using a small square of cut scratch paper to roll me a short cigarette.