Look! Who's making a big buck?

Chinese traders in Khoun district are smiling more than usual. The reason? Their business is doing well. One product in particular is selling like a hot cake. All thanks to Meung Khoun Community Radio, a radio set is now in high demand in Khoun. Everyone is rushing to buy one so that they can listen to their favourite programs presently broadcasted from the station.

Mrs Chai, an owner of Pakse Restaurant in Khoun, shouted at our radio staff, "You know what? I just bought a radio receiver today! Everyone is now listening to your radio!"

Mrs Tou, an owner of Meung Xieng Guesthouse, announced to our radio personnel when we visited her restaurant, " My son bought a portable radio for 20,000 kip this morning and he just broke it while he was trying to make a phone call to request for a song!" Her son, Koy, who has been back from Vientiane on his school break, added that he was listening to every program broadcasted from the station regardless of Hmong or Khmu ones and already finished with two pairs of battery.

These people have reasons to listen to and be proud of this radio. After all, this is the very first community radio in Laos. As long as locals listen to our radio, we are happy. And Chinese traders will be, too.