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Registration: 30 November 2014

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last year
lamounarath

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+.

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
last year
lamounarath

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+.

charlie x

if it's a government decree, why is it going through a private service? sounds fishy? much appreciate the response Read More

charlie x replied to a thread
last year
lamounarath

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+.

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
9 years ago
stumpy

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 !!!

charlie x

what's the status of this residency visa now? Read More

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
bernie80

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. ...

charlie x

thank you and Email has been sent. looking forward to hear from you soon. Read More

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
bernie80

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. ...

charlie x

darn, I just left laos. any other way to discuss or for you to send me more info? Read More

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
stumpy

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 !!!

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
antpb

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

charlie x

cool to know they're adopting first world countries' standards :) Read More

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
vacreative

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 ...

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
vacreative

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 ...

charlie x

most top end hotels have several channels on football/soccer, don't travel all the way there to just watc epl :) Read More

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
antpb

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

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
stumpy

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 !!!

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
antpb

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

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
bernie80

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. ...

charlie x

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

charlie x replied to a thread
10 years ago
rkane

Mathematics by rkane

I need to be back in the classroom!!!! I took early retirement,(a good package) but i miss the classroom.Does anyone of a school looking for a certified Math teacher from the States.I could be there in a week. ...

charlie x

what is the pay of a math teacher in these schools? Read More