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Investigation uncovers shocking ruse targeting elderly tourists: 'It's very alarming and out of control'

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One of the fun things about traveling is finding unexpected pleasant surprises. However, if you're in Laos on a bus tour to visit temples and stop for a coffee, you may be in for a very unpleasant surprise. In this scenario, the bus pulls up to a "cafe" where a guard mutters, "No coffee, no coffee." Suddenly, you're not stopping for a cup of joe, but instead visiting an illegal showroom. Mongabay reported that underground shops in Luang Prabang

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thecooldown.com broke the news in on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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