Despite knowing the prohibition, many tourists still give money to children at tourist spots out of sympathy, while experts warn this practice "pushes" children away from school.
Pho Bang was once a bustling trading hub but has been gradually overlooked by tourists, leaving its rows of yellow rammed-earth houses seemingly 'asleep' amidst modern life.
Tourists flocking to popular destinations like Tham Ma Pass and Ma Pi Leng Pass have caused traffic paralysis, leading many to resell their accommodations and depart.
