About myersmach

Currently Lives:

Houston, TX, United States

Citizen of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Laos: thinking of moving there:

Hello "Thinking" Buying land in Lao PDR is reserved for citizens and the government, but long-tem leases are allowed for non citizens. Owning a home as an American wouldn't really be necessary, because renting a house is easy, and there is a wide variety of price ranges available in Vientiane. As for work, I really wouldn't know, however, an investor's visa I hear is about $165US/year. You will have to meet with a lawyer, or someone that has knowlege of how the system works to see how to work within the system in Lao. It is a laid-back lifestyle compared to Thailand, and the people are exceptionally friendly, especially if YOU engage them in conversation in Lao. The language is somewhat difficult at first, but a highly motivated person can learn enough to get around pretty well in a few months. I spent three weeks, in two trips over a month's time, having gone to Thailand after two weeks in Lao, and after only spending five days in Thailand, I was happy to go back to Lao for the last week of my trip. I guess you will just have to ask yourself what you really want. It is hot, and the language and culture are different, but I found the people to be unspoiled, industrious, and eager to meet new people. Learning their language will be absolutely imperative if you plan to stay there, because not too many Lao people speak fluent English. I found it fun to talk to the Lao people in my broken Lao, and their broken English. Good Luck

Laos: First-Time Visitor to Lao - Help!:

I just stumbled on to expatexchange and am going to be in Vientiane, Lao next month, in mid April for the New Year's celebration. I will be travelling with two Lao citizens that speak English very well, but neither of whom have spent much time in Vientiane. It would be terrific to meet an expat or two who wouldn't mind meeting in Vientiane for a snack or a meal, while I'm in town, and letting me pick your brain a bit about life in Lao. I have an interest in spending an extended period of time in Lao or Thailand, or both. Please feel free to email me at myersmach@aol.com, or post a reply here in expatexchange.com. Thanks for any help you could pass my way. Scott

Laos: Moving during rainy season:

Hi Pawthoo: I saw your response to the "rainy season" question, and enjoyed reading your comments. If you see this message, I would like to ask you a few questions about Vientiane if you have time. Please email me at myersmach@aol.com, or post here, and I will respond. If you read the "First-Time visitor to Lao" post in the forums from today, 3-12-04, you will see my post. Thanks, and hope all is well in Lao. Scott

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3/12/2004

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