Who Are These People!? | Now in Lao

They're only located in two areas of Laos... and we stumbled upon them!
Who Are These People!? | Now in Lao
The poorest of the poor.. They are the Prai. The Prai population is only about 50,000 and found in Northern Laos and Thailand. 30,000 located in Phongsali and Xayaboury high in the mountains in Laos. The area we were passing through this day is home to these people..
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Sabaidee and welcome to my channel....Now in Lao!!
My name is Todd and i am an Australian currently living in Laos with my wife, Neenee.
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[@NowinLao]

Prai live in two widespread areas of northern Laos. One group live in Phongsali Province, the northernmost province of Laos, in the Boun-Tai, Boun-Nua, Phongsali and Samphan districts. A large number of Prai also live in Xaignabouri Province, further south. They live in the Hongsa, Xaignabouri and Phiang districts of Xaignabouri Province. Others live in neighboring Thailand. What Are Their Lives Like? The Prai are generally known as a poverty-stricken and despised people, with a poor sense of self-worth. In some places they have hired themselves out to Hmong and Mien as menial laborers. Their hard lives contribute to their generally dejected appearance. Whatever property or wealth a Prai family is able to gather is inherited by the youngest daughter. The Prai "typically subsist by hunting for wild game, raising domestic animals and farming small plots of land. Since metal is taboo in their culture, they are particularly skilled at manipulating bamboo to make everything needed around the house; for floor mats and baskets they interweave pared bamboo with a black-colored grass to create bold geometric patterns." What Are Their Beliefs? There is some Buddhist influence among the Prai in Laos. Several villages are reported to have temples, but the majority of Prai remain bound to traditions and a host of evil spirits that they feel forced to continually placate.

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[@pakc6949]

Todd, I feel your sadness for not having enough for everyone, but you and Nee Née have done much more than the rest of us. Thanks for all you’re doing!

[@alexthai4957]

Some people might think you help these poor souls because you are successful in life. I believe you are successful because you have a compassionate heart. Absolutely inspirational.

[@timdingleakajacksparrow2748]

That little Girl in the Green T-shirt, waited so Patiently! Until finally she got something, then jumped up and down with Joy 🥹! Brought Tears to an Old man’s Heart ♥️🙏🙏🙏✅Well done Guys 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@AutumninAsia]

Mine too.

[@NowinLao]

What a character! 💚

[@NowinLao]

@@nikkimclay5474 it seems you're the only one who thinks so.. normally I'd ignore a comment like this but this is your 3rd negative comment in less than 20 minutes about people who have virtually nothing. Is this what you're really like Nikki or are you having a bad day? Try to put yourself in their position.

[@gordo191]

I would love to show my Grandchildren these places so they would know how fortunate they are to have what they have ,

[@spirittaos]

I was going to praise you on how your photography has improved, then you stopped at that village and the work you do for the Laos people is what's most important

[@sycp.6556]

Appreciate your returning and contribution to communities, especially those remote areas.

[@Yvonmoua]

God is always blessing you guys Todd and Ne Ne! Be safe okay.

[@vanmalaphongsavan1331]

Tod and Nee did so wonderful trip hearts and minds.... Thank you

[@ForRiel]

So much beauty of so many kinds in this video. You're making a big difference to these people and don't you bloody forget it. 😊🙏🍺

[@NowinLao]

You are so kind Claire. Thank you, I wont 😉

[@alexthai4957]

Sorry but I must make a second comment. regarding the closing b/w photos and soundtrack, artistic and powerful. Your ability to tell a story with video and photos is outstanding.

[@algodong]

yeah, really like the fotos at the end.and the music. Been there, seen them too

[@438harry]

Your best trip ever! Many touching moments.....you have a rare talent for compassion.

[@sbccdc]

Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic videos of the Lao people. I lived in Thailand for 17 years and I can definitely relate to your life in Laos. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Fredroc57]

My first thought of the couple living on the mountainside is, where do they get drinking water? Looking around you don't see the barest of necessities, water. I don't know how they manage. Some of the most resilient people ever. After reading your pinned comment you have to think to yourself that, that is a heavy burden to carry around. You and Neenee are doing some wonderful things. 🙏👍

[@koolbugz]

would be nice if some rich people got together and converted a bus into a mobile hospital to provide medical care for those in need. im sure the ladies would like some under garments as well. thanks todd and nenee for helping with what you can.

[@NowinLao]

They're busy accumulating stuff.. Sorry, couldn't help myself😉 Thank you

[@pasitp7370]

Ay Todd, you’ve every right to sling that dagger at those who should do more. But regarding a mobile hospital bus, I think that is a great idea, but a bit more complex to execute. I’m willing to support one such mobile hospital to see how it would work. Here in the U.S., my wife and have donated funds to purchase and furnish a fully equipped mobile vaccination van, but that was in partnership with our alma mater’s School of Pharmacy. Todd, do you know of any connection to such school or hospital in Vieng Chanh who would be a good partner in such a charitable venture? Btw, another gem of a video; amazing vistas, and as always, great music selection.❤

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Todd as always superb mate The roads you are experiencing are the roads i remember narrow winding and nauseating The good work continues

[@Pfit111]

That was such a nice act that you did for them. That video nearly brought a tear to my eye I reckon.

[@putinyasingharach1558]

wow that's greatest Todd and Nene share the things for people hands to hands.

[@philyew3617]

It's heart wrenching seeing these people, so gracious and grateful while so poor. I can completely understand how you Todd and Neenee feel when the stock runs out. Each and every person who received something never failed to thank you. Western kids have forgotten what hardship means, have no idea what hardship is.

[@tobyjugg6202]

Jeez mate, your production style is now tip top pro level - that opening sequence of car, drone, car and drone was brilliant in showing where you were - a total of 10 seconds and any viewer get it straight away. A great vid of an unusual place - well done Todd - huge thumbs up. No amount of personal charity work will ever compensate and will just scratch the surface bud BUT those you touch will always remember a strangers kindness so think of the positive effects you two are having - its humbling mate. The black & while imagery really captures the peoples self respect, pride and gratitude - brilliantly captured mate, got that damn dust in my eyes again ya bugger. Even after all these years I cant find a coping mechanism to get me over the Resource rich but cash poor people - jeez I must have bought hundreds of school uniforms by now lol.

[@NowinLao]

Hey mate how's things!? Cheers, appreciate your kind words.. ya big sook 😉 Yeah I'm sure you have.. it takes very little to help many here and I'm sure many have noticed what you do also! Stay safe brother 👊

[@davidgarcia4657]

I'm sure those poor people appreciate what you do for them. God will bless both of you for all you do. Oh, I like the song, Moody Blues I think.

[@portline3]

You excelled yourself with this one Todd........the music & the black and white finale is superb. 👍👍😊

[@nesmith777]

Todd, great work as usual. I wish more people would do as much as you. The positivity that you and Nenee brings to these people's lives is beyond words.

[@petercross6960]

the last photo epitomises two things. The lady smiles with the wear of decades of optimism in the face of poverty; the youngster looks into the distance with a slightly furrowed brow, with the same optimism I hope. You bring joy Todd the Father Christmas of Laos. 23:00 fussy Squid Game girl "she finally settled for something" - brilliant, she skipped away! Love it

[@edsouvannarath8759]

You guys are so generous great humanity You guys are fantastic people I don’t think we can thank you enough for what you do thank you thank you

[@nicoletorel8818]

Hello,Once again what a beautiful and moving video! Thank you for bringing us back to reality. What many Westerners often forget. Congratulations to you and see you soon.💗🙏

[@mkommany43]

Sabai dee,it is so beautiful,thanks for sharing fun to watch

[@advancedppf]

Thank you for helping these people…

[@Allagiti]

The black and white still photos are so interesting. Please include more from time to time.

[@bcjoey9944]

You're a good and blessed man. You must be so grateful

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Loved the video, thank you 🙏🏼 You guys are awesome 👏 Take care.

[@davidnorton7464]

Great seeing the fussy girl doing her happy dance when she got something she liked

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha Yes it certainly was ❤

[@justin9162]

Thats beautiful guys, helping those in need. I bet you made there day mate. Much love ❤️

[@billsimpson2392]

Wow.

[@AutumninAsia]

Again as always a great video. Always looking forward to your next one.

[@farangutan6773]

My God those people were poor . Bought tears to my eyes . Thank you for giving them some clothing .

[@Duncandisorderly9111]

Great vlog you good hearts 💕

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Todd, this was a stunning video. A beautiful score. The music complements the video. So good. Sending you lots of love. Jim and Harriet.💖💖 Richmond, Va.

[@NowinLao]

Glad you guys are enjoying the ride 😁

[@ftkinsella]

Beautiful music to begin. Todd your heart is too big my friend. God bless you and Neenee. Cheers

[@NowinLao]

Thank you my friend. 🙏

[@seraphina6647]

That was very generous of you and your wife to stop and give clothes to those local villagers, I would love to go visit Laos.

[@andyfisher7772]

Todd, you and Nee Nee are wonderful people 🙏🏻

[@markbrandon7756]

Another GREAT VIDEO sharing the beautiful People and they culture. CAM ON TO YOU AND NEE NEE and the Wonderful Donors.

[@antruok4950]

Certainly a different community - the black n whites show the realities in a different light - again Many thanks to you & neenee for giving them as much as you can 👍🙏

[@NowinLao]

Thank you for all your support Ant, it's much appreciated mate 👍

[@littledaemon001]

Beautiful country out there, and the people.

[@agentmmarts3059]

Todd and NeeNee are legends. How awesome it is to be in the position to give. May God you and all your marvelous donor's.

[@sainaty]

The giving is the noble things good job

[@yongtecksen4162]

Great journey bro and very well done. It shows we are all just human and living life. Really admire what you and your wife is doing.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Beautiful countryside. What strikes me about these remote peoples in your vlogs is how clean and orderly these villages are the poorer they are. Here I am in Birmingham UK and some of these neighborhoods look more trash tips. Only a matter of how one defines wealth! But you’re right Todd - all the reading about slash & burn doesn’t really make a point until you are amongst them.

[@dmguni]

Hey Todd and Neenee, I suggest a project to drill a couple of water boreholes for the Prai village that has one water source.

[@williamstropicalfarm5082]

Thank you for the stunning views of the far north. Always wanted to get up there. Beautifully editied and the photography was amazing. I think about all the people you help and wish more of us could it. They have next to nothing. Thank you again.

[@NowinLao]

Our pleasure!

[@adriancoates3455]

Heart warming stuff, magnificent..

[@dyaaong6030]

You both are amazing! Bless you both!

[@vonglo4587]

Thank you again guys, you guys rock. Awesome videos

[@petechiengkhamphet7346]

Thank you for this video I completely understand how these villagers struggle in their daily life because I was born and raised as young boy in similar village in Southern Laos in early 70"S I only have 2 set of clothes one for school and one for outside of school activity , my life could have been the same as these villager have I not immigrated to US.

[@esandave]

Really like all your videos This one was very good I first come to Thailand as servicemen over 50 years ago this video reminded of them times going to small villages I been in a small village in Esan now 23 years it's not for everyone be สบาย And smile be happy

[@khamboutsady1624]

Thank you for what you guys are doing. Great job. Try to get shorter advertisements so you get paid.

[@jovyvue2290]

Thaks both of you for the gifts

[@agentmmarts3059]

Only a pure hearted legend will drive through thunderous Himalaya searching for the needy. May your heart desire be Granted.

[@Macjohn1419]

Brilliant video as always, mate. God bless you and NeeNee always. It’s a shame you couldn’t have another truck of goods following you with clothing and medical supplies. I made a donation to your PayPal account to help you spread the charity work that you both do. Cheers, mate, and both of you stay safe and healthy.

[@NowinLao]

John, your generosity is second to none.. you helped a lot of people this trip, and now will be helping many more on our next in the coming months. Thank you my friend 👏

[@Youtubsucks5]

Thank you for the trip! Stunning.

[@sisakhonevilayphone8087]

So beautiful ມີຈິດໃຈດີງາມແບ່ງປັນຄວາມສຸກແລະຮອຍ ຍີ້ມໄຫ້ກັນແລະກັນ ! ຂໍໄຫ້ມີຄວາມສຸກກັບຄືນມາຫາເຈ້າ ພ້ອມຄອບຄົວເດີ 🙏😇❤️😘ແລະເດີນທາງປອດພັຍ 😍 from USA ຕິດຕາມຕລອດ

[@wernersindlinger2317]

Thank you 🙏 great insights!

[@PeterAlize]

This is the first video footage I’ve been able to see of my ancestors

[@davepb5798]

Nice work guys, little things make a big difference to those folks.

[@danielhartwig6333]

Great drone shots. . . .🥳🍻🍻🍻😊🥰🫵😁

[@chrisperkins7331]

Hi Guy's Taro would be an excellent vegetable (for American(in particular) to add to their diet as it has twice the fiber of potatoes and many minerals and vitamins missing in the average western diet. It is also very low in fat and protean. As for growing on the side of a hill like that on that soil, I cant imagine how it is worth the enormous effort they put into it. Once jungle is cleared it is dead within 2-3 years, which is why they are constantly clearing it. Unlike the northern hemisphere the nutrients are all in the plants, so once cleared the soil dies quickly. What I would advise them to do is create swale's that would stop the rain sliding down the hill. I would also change to cassava which is more drought tolerant plant. The eye issue the woman had is cataract (a clouding of the eye lenses) which effects 50% of all Americans over 65. Check out "Fred Hollows" who was a Kiwi who went decades ago) around Australia and the Pacific doing operations on a production line basis at $25 a pop. Causes (apart from ageing) are bright sunlight, high blood pressure, diabetes, alcohol, and genetics (in other words your parents had the same issues and that was passed on to you). The water supply was interesting in that it seemed to work at the top of a hill with no pump

[@NowinLao]

You're a wealth of knowledge young man.. I knew you'd be able to help us out with added insightful info 😋👍

[@sayasoukjordan2871]

It is beautiful heart ❤️ you guys , that is what I would love to do for these people,

[@puggsincyberspace]

I liked the photos at the end…

[@johnhummer2809]

Awesome intro music!!!

[@lordstubbington7274]

looks incredible cool soundtrack

[@sherylgergen6672]

So many challenges for the Prai......it is great to see the people receive clothing and your kind, encouraging words! You could see the gratitude, especially with the mothers. You and Nee Nee are doing such wonderful work. Big hearts! Also, your music is awesome:)

[@theelife.]

That's very nice 👍 👌 😊 and generous of you and your wife ! เป็นเรื่องที่ดีมาก👍 👌😊 และมีน้ำใจต่อคุณและภรรยาของคุณ !

[@nenefermin2752]

Lao so beautiful with a lot potential

[@petermckinnon7102]

Amazing road

[@jamiegurner3172]

wow good job

[@sabideemesouk8680]

Thanks 🙏👍

[@harleyfdxc]

Well done.

[@dazdragon445]

It's so great to see all those smiles brother. You gotta get s bigger truck to haul more clothes ;)

[@robtucker8128]

Blue oyster cult, wonderful

[@petercross6960]

23:00 fussy Squid Game girl "she finally settled for something" - brilliant, she skipped away very happy! Love it

[@NowinLao]

What a character!

[@forever7516]

I m happy to see offer clothes for poor people

[@nguyenwhistleblower3594]

Hi Todd what is this version of Don't Fear The Reaper mate? Also there was a cool version of Whiter Shade of Pale on an earlier vid that I also liked. They really blend well with your footage.

[@millicentmeade3291]

agreed wholeheartedly!

[@user-fw1pt9ru5i]

You done well mate. Need a truck at times, to for fill some of those poor villages wants and needs....Kenno West Aust

[@boxcartwilly]

😎👍

[@seekha4227]

Hello from USA

[@BrianMax]

Thanks for sharing with all these kids. If there is a god, you're doing his work. When you return with more clothes for the kids who missed ot, Try to find out if they have access to education, and how much.

[@wiccanfpv]

There really smart that on top of arrow they punch in ground dampens vibrations out the handle.genious

[@jozehari2730]

please do more those clothing giveaway videos.. I am enjoying it !

[@NowinLao]

www.patreon.com/NowinLao 😉

[@niamtou2577]

ສບາຍ ດີ, my name shao I followed you 2 every where. Have a good time.bye

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

I'm with you, brother! Its gotta be heartwrenching to have to drive away with little kids big eyeing you because they got left out. I'm happy you were gonna return. People just kept coming out of the woodwork,,hard to tell them no. Inspired choice with The Who coming down the 50 mile view hills. The sections of that road that have been rebuilt,,they did a great job on. The rest of it is pretty shit. Hope your weekend is going superbly! lol,,Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Brother.. hope you're well mate 💪

[@thaibulldog6800]

This is the ideal civilised living. Far from having “everything material” you can sense the community connect. I just hope they can delay our capitalisation coming in like a wrecking ball.

[@nitikunkober4609]

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[@jprest4133]

You and Nee Nee should adopt that Little boy who has no parents.

[@scotbownes5627]

🙂👍

[@NowinLao]

👍😁

[@jorgenrh7598]

😃😄🙂🙂😊😊🥰😊

[@carlosguerrero-qb5ml]

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[@nitikunkober4609]

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[@mikestravelshow]

That was amazing guys. So many touching moments. As westerns we need to do more to help those in need. Love the photographs 📸

[@grahamessen736]

Todd, know how you feel, I help my Illongo girlfriend in Negros put on a Christmas party every year at the farm outside of Victorlois City for the children. This year we provided gifts and a party for 100 kids. It was a fantastic event but 300 kids turned up. It broke my heart to see the disappointment on the faces of the kids who missed out. Was thrilled that some of the local business's got behind the event this year and helped out with some funds and donations of party food etc. We also had a local magician donate his time to host the event and entertain the children. we took a list of the kids that missed out but due to an accident on new years eve we have not been able to do something for these kids yet, It will happen. Direct aid to those who need it is the only way to go and I commend you for your efforts. People reading this please help people doing these things instead of sponsoring a new series 7 BMW to some prick charity actually preying on these poor communities and pretending to care. You have a new subscriber.

[@NowinLao]

Hi Graham, great to have you following. I hope the accident wasn't too serious mate. You're absolutely right.. if people really want to help, be sure you know where your contributions are going. All charities I see have really nice cars for some reason 🤔😏 It really doesn't take much to make a difference.. really nice to hear from you Graham, sounds like you're doing a remarkable job where you are.💪

[@grahamessen736]

@@NowinLao Yes can only do so much stuck here at home in Tasmania. When the world regains some sanity (if), I need to be reunited with my people in Negros and am keen on seeing what we can do regarding some drinking water projects for some of the rural areas. I am retired but had my own business in this type of field for many years. My girlfriend and her brother were preparing food to go along with the second gift giving party on new years eve for the kids that missed out at Christmas. The pressure cooker exploded and they were both burnt and ended up in hospital for new years. Thankfully they are both on the mend and there does not appear to be any really bad lasting effects. Looking forward to better things in this new year. Loving your video content, keep up the good work....cheers

[@hdj81Vlimited]

Distance is always a problem to export or sell. extra cost make things more cost then else.