PHOTO ESSAYS: THE MEKONG RIVER: THAILAND AND LAOS: Mekong__JDP4288

A fisherman uses a traditional net fishing technique to fish along the banks of the Mekong River. In the background a {quote}slow boat{quote} navigates locals and tourists upstream and downstream, stopping at tourist sites and villages.

A fisherman uses a traditional net fishing technique to fish along the banks of the Mekong River. In the background a "slow boat" navigates locals and tourists upstream and downstream, stopping at tourist sites and villages.