PHOTO ESSAYS: THE MEKONG RIVER: THAILAND AND LAOS: Mekong__JDP2749

Gold mining is a prevalent source of income and work for many Laotian villagers along the banks of the Mekong River. On a good day, a single miner will collect up to 500mg of gold.

Gold mining is a prevalent source of income and work for many Laotian villagers along the banks of the Mekong River. On a good day, a single miner will collect up to 500mg of gold.