steve1mm
12/15/2011 06:58 EST
Im a man interested in living in laos but i am concerned about the sense of fairness of a country that--from what i have read--has a law where it is illegal, outside of marriage ? for a man and lao woman to even be in the same room together--or rather to be having sexual relations--but as i said--it has been said that the police just presume that and demand money etc. Any light from anyone? regarding this?
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stumpy
12/21/2011 04:02 EST
I have had experience with this law. In 1997 I was fined $300 for having my wife ( then my girlfriend) stay at my house in Pakse. It is still law but to the best of my knowledge is not applied these days. I live in Laos nad have not heard of this law being used.
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stumpy
12/21/2011 04:02 EST
I have had experience with this law. In 1997 I was fined $300 for having my wife ( then my girlfriend) stay at my house in Pakse. It is still law but to the best of my knowledge is not applied these days. I live in Laos and have not heard of this law being used.
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kanhnika
3/10/2012 13:16 EST
Steve1mm-
I have never heard such a law. This is another way of the police trying to make extra cash on the side. I travel to Laos a lot and was born there. I am trying to find a job so I can go back home. But as a US citizen if you are arrested in Laos, you have the option to request that the police, prison officials, or other authorities alert the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane of your arrest, and to have communications from you forwarded to the embassy.
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exlao
4/14/2012 09:32 EST
The police here are ridiculous. We are trying to find out the answer. I am Lao-American. I was born in Laos but my family moved to the US when I was 2. I have a white husband and we moved back to Laos. The police came by wanting to see our marriage license -- basically threatening us. I kept my Lao citizenship and hearing rumors of dual citizenship. But until then, we either have to get a marriage license in Laos or risk fines. Or I give them back the pointless citizenship as they are not here to protect their citizens.
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kanhnika
4/15/2012 10:41 EST
I'm sorry you and your husband have to go through such a horrible ideal. First of all, Laos do not recognize dual citizenship. You moved to the US since you were 2 yrs of age why would you want to keep laos national? Secondly, go to the US Embassy in Vientiane and see what they can do.
When I travel over there I always stay in Vientiane with close family friends. During the day I travel the country side at night I always come back to Vientiane. The police harassement you and your husband receive is most likely, they want money. Of course, having connections in Laos helps.
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