Can anyone point me to info on such things as legal age in Lao, restrictions on Lao/Falang realationships, laws, etc.? Thanks in advance for all replies.

wikipedia/google has all those answers.

Thank you, krisb, I hadn't thought of that. Yes, got all my answers there.

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

WOW... I had no idea.. is this enforced?

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ALMOST all... I was really looking for this one below:

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

Thanks, oldthaihand99. This is what I was most looking for. I'd seen it somewhere before, but couldn't remember all the details.

According to a foreigner friend residing in Vientiane, his gf arrives at midnight and leaves before 6 am.

It isn't enforced so much nowadays. Back when Vientiane was a large village rather than a city it was risky to be in the same house in the evening. Nowadays it's a bit different as the city has grown, along with foreign investment, meaning a lot more foreigners here.

Around 8 years ago I was caught with a Lao girlfriend staying at my place, fined 500USD (after much negotiation) and held for a few hours in a cell. The stories of being deported etc... are mainly old barstool fairytales.

The law is still in place however, and you still hear of occasional arrests, but it's not as risky as it used to be.... unfortunately

I'm waiting for the day some copper tries to hassle me and then I can wave my marriage cert in his face...all done politely of course so he doesn't actually lose face. (I'll be thinking "fudge off mate" though).

I have noticed it is quite popular for people to bring their sweethearts to neighboring counties for short visits.

I don't suppose it would be illegal to stay in a Lao hotel with a Vietnamese girlfriend when not married. etc. etc.

I saw quite a few Thai men with Vietnamese girlfriends from Danang holidaying in Savanakhet the last time I was there.

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

link 4 vietnam? i wasnt aware that there were these type of restrictions in vietnam

I have noticed it is quite popular for people to bring their sweethearts to neighboring counties for short visits.

I don't suppose it would be illegal to stay in a Lao hotel with a Vietnamese girlfriend when not married. etc. etc.

I saw quite a few Thai men with Vietnamese girlfriends from Danang holidaying in Savanakhet the last time I was there.

Of course it's not illegal to stay in a Lao hotel with a Vietnamese national... How could it be???

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

link 4 vietnam? i wasnt aware that there were these type of restrictions in vietnam

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/vietnam.html

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

link 4 vietnam? i wasnt aware that there were these type of restrictions in vietnam

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/vietnam.html

only thing i can see is

"Every guest in a hotel room must be registered, and it is illegal for a foreigner to share accommodations with a Vietnamese national"

have you found something else?

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

link 4 vietnam? i wasnt aware that there were these type of restrictions in vietnam

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/vietnam.html

only thing i can see is

"Every guest in a hotel room must be registered, and it is illegal for a foreigner to share accommodations with a Vietnamese national"

have you found something else?

See the thread re Vietnam girls. There is tons of info there.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724447-how-are-the-women-in-vietnam/

It's seems to be much the same as in Vietnam:

"Relationship with Lao citizens: Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law. Any foreigner who enters into a sexual relationship with a Lao national risks being interrogated, detained, arrested, or fined. Lao police have confiscated passports and imposed fines of up to $5,000 on foreigners who enter into unapproved sexual relationships. The Lao party to the relationship may be jailed without trial. Foreigners are not permitted to invite Lao nationals of the opposite sex to their hotel rooms; police may raid hotel rooms without notice or consent."

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/laos.html

link 4 vietnam? i wasnt aware that there were these type of restrictions in vietnam

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/vietnam.html

only thing i can see is

"Every guest in a hotel room must be registered, and it is illegal for a foreigner to share accommodations with a Vietnamese national"

have you found something else?

See the thread re Vietnam girls. There is tons of info there.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724447-how-are-the-women-in-vietnam/

as i said previously i have never heard of this and reading the thread you mention i now put it down to propoganda from you and your govt. in short i believe the other guy .

in laos ok seen the signs, but not in vietnam in my number of trips there spread over decades.