Bacterial and viral infections can cause tonsillitis. A common cause is Streptococcus (strep) bacteria. Other common causes include: 1  Adenoviruses. 2  Influenza virus. 3  Epstein-Barr virus.4  Parainfluenza viruses. 5  Enteroviruses. 6  Herpes simplex virus.he main symptoms of tonsillitis are inflammation and swelling of the tonsils, sometimes severe enough to block the airways. Other symptoms include: 1  Throat pain or tenderness. 2  Redness of the tonsils. 3  A white or yellow coating on the tonsils. 4  Painful blisters or ulcers on the throat.
Language in Laos. The official language of Laos is Lao, a tonal language closely related to Thai. Thanks to ubiquitous Thai broadcast media most Lao understand Thai fairly well, but it's worth learning a few basic expressions in Lao.
People & Culture of Laos. Laos Information. One of the lowest population densities in Asia, at 19 persons per square km, and an estimated population of only 5.4 million people, belies the fact that Laos is home to 68 different ethnic groups. These fall into three groupings, based upon language, culture and traditions.