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LUANG PRABANG (AFP) – As dawn broke over Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks trod the streets receiving alms – but a cacophonous influx of camera-clutching tourists shattered the peace of the ancient Laotian town.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site welcomed almost 800,000 visitors in the first nine months of last year, with state media reporting the province hopes to attract almost three million by the end of 2024.
Tourists inject much-needed money into Laos’ shaky…
