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Retirement in Laos by lamounarath
I am looking for some advices as foreigner even though i am original from Laos and born in Laos from Lao parents. I have Canadian Citizenship since 40+.
thanks for the info. Just skeptical of private firms doing government works, such as some private companies' schemes in America scamming people by saying they are collecting taxes for the IRS.as a Laos permanent resident are you allowed to open ... Read More
Retirement in Laos by lamounarath
I am looking for some advices as foreigner even though i am original from Laos and born in Laos from Lao parents. I have Canadian Citizenship since 40+.
if it's a government decree, why is it going through a private service? sounds fishy? much appreciate the response Read More
Retirement in Laos by lamounarath
I am looking for some advices as foreigner even though i am original from Laos and born in Laos from Lao parents. I have Canadian Citizenship since 40+.
some years ago, heard that the government giving free citizenship to those who were borne in laos but when to other countries. has that been happening? Read More
Residency visa Laos by stumpy
I have heard that it may be possible to get aresidnecy visa for Laos. I am interested in finding out more about this as I am married, living in Vientiane and will eventually settle there fulltime. Anyone have any info on this !!!
what's the status of this residency visa now? Read More
Starting a business / charity in Laos by bernie80
Hi! After travelling to and falling in love with Laos, my partner and I are thinking of relocating and starting a business, as well as a charity, over there. We currently live in Sydney Australia, but are keen to relocate by the end of this year. ...
thank you and Email has been sent. looking forward to hear from you soon. Read More
Starting a business / charity in Laos by bernie80
Hi! After travelling to and falling in love with Laos, my partner and I are thinking of relocating and starting a business, as well as a charity, over there. We currently live in Sydney Australia, but are keen to relocate by the end of this year. ...
darn, I just left laos. any other way to discuss or for you to send me more info? Read More
Residency visa Laos by stumpy
I have heard that it may be possible to get aresidnecy visa for Laos. I am interested in finding out more about this as I am married, living in Vientiane and will eventually settle there fulltime. Anyone have any info on this !!!
well, the best way to open a business in laos is to get the PR law that allow me to do everything a laos citizen could do, minus the voting right. i'm not too trusty on letting someone else do everything for me in laos. as I've said in this ... Read More
International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb
Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks
cool to know they're adopting first world countries' standards :) Read More
Buying a car in Vientiane by vacreative
Hi All Do most people buy 4x4 cars in Vientiane? My family and I are moving over in July 2015 and I want to be able to drive around the country. Would it make most sense to get a smaller family car for everyday use and rent 4x4 for the trips out ...
might be cheaper to get a driver I ain't that eager to drive in laos, even with an international driver's license; afraid of too many chickens, ducks, cows, dogs, cats, and animals on the roads. Read More
Internet and cable TV by vacreative
Hi! Can anyone give me some websites or plans for internet providers in Vientiane? I am also looking for information about cable TV, and if it is possible to watch the Premier League football? Any info about internet or cable TV would be really ...
most top end hotels have several channels on football/soccer, don't travel all the way there to just watc epl :) Read More
International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb
Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks
I have taught English in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in America and Australia, so you said I don't qualify to teach this language in Laos? please stop having your own superiority complex, it's getting off this topic. it is ... Read More
Residency visa Laos by stumpy
I have heard that it may be possible to get aresidnecy visa for Laos. I am interested in finding out more about this as I am married, living in Vientiane and will eventually settle there fulltime. Anyone have any info on this !!!
some lao individuals would have profit greatly with under the table cash in those Chinese projects, it's a no brainer to many observers. is the Korean airport going to be another 99 years contract with certain lao individuals too? if only the ... Read More
International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb
Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks
somsavath, this blog is an assessment tool for you? I was borne in laos and planted in America, so English is the third language for me. I get by with my English proficiency operating my own corporations for many years now, and I do agree that it ... Read More
Starting a business / charity in Laos by bernie80
Hi! After travelling to and falling in love with Laos, my partner and I are thinking of relocating and starting a business, as well as a charity, over there. We currently live in Sydney Australia, but are keen to relocate by the end of this year. ...
let's hope that laos keeps on changing for the better. let's hope that new PR law gets going so maybe more private enterprises will be in laos too. does the Asian Development Bank has loan programs to start small enterprises for the local ... Read More
Mathematics
what is the pay of a math teacher in these schools? Read More
Residency visa Laos by stumpy
I have heard that it may be possible to get aresidnecy visa for Laos. I am interested in finding out more about this as I am married, living in Vientiane and will eventually settle there fulltime. Anyone have any info on this !!!
laos is a strategic location for china, and may even become south china? the resources of the country has been sold to others because the people in laos are still sleeping, have yet to wake up. what will the people do when Chinese own lots of ... Read More
Starting a business / charity in Laos by bernie80
Hi! After travelling to and falling in love with Laos, my partner and I are thinking of relocating and starting a business, as well as a charity, over there. We currently live in Sydney Australia, but are keen to relocate by the end of this year. ...
it's good to know that the aussie education system is in laos. teachers need to be highly paid as well as highly respected by all. in laos, teachers are very poorly paid and many said they often don't get pay so they rather work in other ... Read More
International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb
Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks
somsavath, I have visited a few schools in laos and in my judgement they do not measure up to schools in America that I have been educated from. laos has a long way to go regarding improving its education system. I have spoken to students from those ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in Laos
urban planning is needed in laos, every sector related to this will be needed for at least one century :) Read More
International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb
Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks
very interesting discussions, but not too sure if I would want to see my kids in laos schools. whatever programs laos schools may have, I don't think they are comparable to those in first world countries. at the end of the day, it's not ... Read More
Starting a business / charity in Laos by bernie80
Hi! After travelling to and falling in love with Laos, my partner and I are thinking of relocating and starting a business, as well as a charity, over there. We currently live in Sydney Australia, but are keen to relocate by the end of this year. ...
hi stumpy, I've taught at tertiary institutions (colleges and universities) in America and Australia, so I hope that I would be qualify to teach at the primary and secondary schools in Laos? yes, getting native speakers of English to teach in ... Read More
Finding local Electrical, Mechanical and Mining Engineers in Lao by alanwbkk
I'm trying to get a 'profile' of the availability of local fully qualified Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineers. Also, some information on what Lao universities offer the above engineering programs either at bachelor or masters degree ...
hi stumpy, thanks for your replies. laos has only one university, which I have visited the school more than ten years ago and I found it to be inadequate then. I may welcome the opportunity to teach there as well, if there is a chance. the problem ... Read More
Finding local Electrical, Mechanical and Mining Engineers in Lao by alanwbkk
I'm trying to get a 'profile' of the availability of local fully qualified Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineers. Also, some information on what Lao universities offer the above engineering programs either at bachelor or masters degree ...
i'd be interested to work in laos as a trial of say 6 to 12 months. I worked in the civil engineering areas for about 15 years. my undergraduate and graduate degrees were in America. let me know what you got and I might come there to laos. Read More
Starting a business / charity in Laos by bernie80
Hi! After travelling to and falling in love with Laos, my partner and I are thinking of relocating and starting a business, as well as a charity, over there. We currently live in Sydney Australia, but are keen to relocate by the end of this year. ...
I be interested to start a lot of schools in poor areas, but how to get qualify teachers will be the problem. I feel that education is what a lot of the poor areas need in order to elevate themselves above poverty. anyone know how to go about that ... Read More
Teaching positions???
i'd be interested to teach in laos too, especially teaching English, math, science, and business related courses. I have a BS and MBA from America, working in civil engineering. Read More
Residency visa Laos by stumpy
I have heard that it may be possible to get aresidnecy visa for Laos. I am interested in finding out more about this as I am married, living in Vientiane and will eventually settle there fulltime. Anyone have any info on this !!!
I would be interested to have PR in laos, but the requirements should be say 30 days per year staying in laos will be more than I can afford because I cannot imagine supporting myself financially working in the laos economy. it will be good for laos ... Read More
New members of the Laos forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Laos forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
stumble onto this website, very useful and interesting info. thanks Read More