Laos

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Daily schedule of a person living in Laos

Weekday schedule of a Laotian office worker

Time (local time) Activities
6:00-7:00 Wake up, get ready, and have a light breakfast. It is also common to have breakfast at a food stall.
7:00-8:00 Head to work by motorbike, bicycle, or on foot. Commuting time is relatively short.
8:00-12:00 Morning work. In government offices and companies, procedures and work are concentrated in the morning.
12:00-13:30 Lunch break. Many people have lunch at a restaurant or food stall near their workplace and take a nap.
13:30-17:00 Afternoon work. Quiet work such as dealing with customers and writing reports is the norm.
17:00-18:00 Leave work. Many people go shopping at the market before heading home.
18:00-19:00 Have dinner with family. Many traditional dishes such as laab and khao niao are served on the table.
19:00-21:00 Time to spend time with family, watch TV or radio, and sometimes chat with neighbors.
21:00-22:30 Take a bath and get ready for bed. The habit of going to bed early and getting up early is deeply rooted, so few people stay up late.

Weekday schedule of a student in Laos

Time (local time) Activities
5:30-6:30 Wake up, change into uniform, have breakfast, and get ready for school.
6:30-7:00 Walk or cycle to school. In suburban areas, students may be picked up or dropped off by family.
7:00-11:30 Classes. Classes are usually held intensively in the morning, focusing on core subjects.
11:30-13:00 Return home and eat lunch. Students often take a break or nap after eating at home.
13:00-15:00 Time for self-study and homework. Some students attend supplementary classes in the afternoon.
15:00-17:00 Playing and helping out. Time to help family members with their work or hang out with friends.
17:00-18:30 Dinner. Time to gather around the dinner table and enjoy conversation as a family.
18:30-20:00 Time for homework and reading. Quiet study at home is the norm.
20:00-21:30 Relax while watching TV or listening to the radio. This is the time when you start preparing for bed.
21:30-22:00 Go to bed. Fall asleep early in line with your daily rhythm that starts early in the morning.
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