legendarysurfer Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 wikipedia/google has all those answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendarysurfer Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thank you, krisb, I hadn't thought of that. Yes, got all my answers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited June 26, 2014 by oldthaihand99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToYoungToRetire Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 WOW... I had no idea.. is this enforced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendarysurfer Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Thank you, krisb, I hadn't thought of that. Yes, got all my answers there. alt=wai.gif> 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asia2000 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 According to a foreigner friend residing in Vientiane, his gf arrives at midnight and leaves before 6 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaos Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96tehtarp Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
score keeper Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaos Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
score keeper Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldthaihand99 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) 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/ Edited July 3, 2014 by oldthaihand99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
score keeper Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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