The article below appeared almost 10 years ago about the findings of stone containing old Lao script at Vat Visoun, Luang Prabang, by a Lao economist named Bounmy Thepsimeuang. It was discussed with excitement in several other Lao chats when it first appeared.
Then the ministry of culture has further investigated its origin and authenticity and dating, and then they have kept quiet since as it has been suggested that its age was not as old it was first expected.
Feb 19 2006, 05:55 PM An interesting article appearing in Bangkokpost on the finding of an ancient Tai-Lao script at Vichun temple in Luang Prabang, Laos, and on what it may suggest on the origin and migration pattern of present-day people in Laos and Thailand from China.