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57 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:There are a LOT of industries in Thailand that are currently having troubles with illegal workers from 3rd world countries who arrived on this idiotic Visa free entry scheme - which was all in the name of tourism growing the economy. They are taking jobs and income away from Thais - and most of them are sending their money back home and then coming back later in the year to do it all again and again and again.
It's the Thai companies who actively recruite people from neighbouring countries, so to save money on salaries and tax. And since foreigners can earn 3 times at much doing simple work in Thailand, than working at their country, they gladly take the risks.
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I live in Laos for a good 16 years now. Have lived in the Luang Prabang, Pakse and now Vientiane.
It's an easy country to live in if you have your connections helping you with the paperwork.
I know there are different opinions, but I think for the average expat, Vientiane is by far the best place to live. Most people just see the fairly compact city centre, but Vientiane is quite spread out.
What to like: Best nightlife, best food choices, best healthcare options of Laos, while still being Lao city. Plenty of cheap accommodation available. Because of it's size (around 1 million people) there's plenty of choice in what kind of people or places you want to meet/be or avoid while still having a social life.
What not to like: Traffic can be annoying (but it's no Bangkok) and limited public transportation options. Loads of big cars blocking the sidewalks when parked.
Luang Prabang is a great town but most expats stay there for a year or 2 and then leave. The centre is touristy but pretty. If I ever would go back to stay, it would not be in the centre.
If you are a bit social you will end always meeting the same people, which can be good or bad. In high season the roads are blocked by pesky minivans.
The south of Laos. Less tourists, more locals. The south feels different than the north. Maybe because it's closer to Cambodia. Lots of nice things to do and if you have a good job or your own business, can be a good place to live. The cities of Pakse and Savannakhet offer more convenience than Luang Prabang, but with less tourists.
All in all Laos is of course the more quiet option of mainland SEA. Still has plenty on offer though and the country is more modern than you would think.
I can pay almost everything with my banking app, internet and mobile connections are good in the populated areas. (5G in the capital)
If you live in Thailand and miss the convenience of shopping or eat at international franchise, that yes, there are 7-11, Mini Big C (also a Big C), Amazon Coffee, PTT, Pizza Company, Swensens, Dairy Queen, etc, etc. in the capital and some in the rest of Laos. Roads can be great or absolutely atrocious, even in Vientiane. Chinese influence is quite big on the country now, and that is good and bad.
Cheers.
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1 hour ago, Docno said:
And no-one mentions the possible meaning and implications of the Thai wife having a male 'foreign friend' who visits her? Even if nothing is going on, he will certainly be regarded as a threat to a drunken Thai man ... some chance that the Canadian lives in a nicer house, maybe has a car, etc etc. Wouldn't take much in addition to alcohol to push that situation over the edge
I can concur. I have been in a similar situation where I was chatting in English with a Lao woman, who was hosting a party. Her husband who was piss drunk became increasingly jealous and agitated since he didn't understand English and started shouting at his wife. When he left, after being dismissed by his wife, the people at the party told me leave now. So I ran for my car and left. Not a moment to soon because he came out with a big knife. Mind you, I was just visiting together with my gf who was sitting next to me the whole time and the wife was her friend. Crazy.
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The problem is that even if Thailand would open it's borders in October, tourist numbers would be low and many people still would remain without jobs for a long time. Either the whole world starts traveling again and lots more people die or we remain locked up with hopefully less people dying. Covid-19 is here to stay and it will take time for people to have developed natural or have made synthesized antibodies for it.
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Morning everyone.
The pool contractor and the company doing the tiling disagree about the tiles to be used for our pool.
The contractor wants to use white tiles, made by TCI, for our pool. The tiling company says these tiles are not of good quality and also might be slippery.
Unfortunately I am not knowledgeable about tiles thus do not know which side to choose. A website I found does say these tiles are fit for pools.
Anyway any insight is appreciated. I have added pictures for reference.
Thanks!
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Hello everyone,
Currently I got to drive a new Foton Tunland pickup truck from work. Being a Chinese car it is fitted with Chinese Linglong Crossroad H/T tires. When driving I hear some unusual noises from the tires and I don't seem to have a lot of grip on wet surfaces.
Would changing to Bridgestone Dueller or Michelin tires improve things?
Thanks for your advice.
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20 hours ago, darrendsd said:
I'm sure as you are legally working in Laos and have a WP etc you can apply for a METV, this would solve your problem as it provides unlimited entry's into Thailand
Others will be able to confirm
Thanks. I Honestly I do hope it will not come this far. I have never stayed more than 10 days in one time in Thailand and then I only did that once. My average is about 3 days. And when I read the requirements to obtain a METV I rather go take a plane or go somewhere else.
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26 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:
I suspect the new regulation will only be used for those that are doing border hops for new entries. Those are the people they are trying to target with it.
Thanks. I do hope that that will be the case.
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I am an expat in Laos and frequently pass the border in Chong Mek. Often I just need a break from Laos and go to get that big city vibe from Bangkok. But since the only flight out of Pakse airport to Bangkok is expensive and always makes a stop in Savannakhet, I prefer to do a border crossing. Most of Thai immigration staff know me at the border and they know I do have a work permit and business visa for working in Laos. I wonder how this rule is going to affect my travels though.
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On 03/10/2016 at 4:08 PM, Grubster said:
OK lets talk Steaks, Sakon Nakhon Thai- French Beef company has excellent beef, as good as Tops Aussie beef, for half the price, Apples Restaurant in town serves nice Steaks from there. I buy the whole tenderloins and cut them myself, they melt in your mouth. I think they have some outlet stores around check the net maybe.
What is the price for a whole tenderloin per kg? Here in Laos it is about 1100 Baht for Australian tenderloin (wholesale price).I find it a bit on the expensive side. I don't live too for from Ubon Ratchathani (about 3 hours driving) and would buy the beef in Thailand if it would be cheaper.
EC to Ask Court to Dissolve MFP
in Thailand News
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The feudal overlords of mainland SEA despise any kind of real democratic rule. How else to get away with all the corruption and such if one is not allowed to be above the law.