Amidst rising food and fuel prices, authorities are negotiating a rise in the minimum wage for Lao workers. The Lao Federation of Trade Unions has stated the proposed wage rise is aimed at improving the livelihoods of workers in response to rising inflation.

http://laovoices.com/2011/04/13/minimum-wage-increase-unlikely-to-affect-inflation/

Some businesses and economists have voiced concern that raising the minimum wage could lead to higher inflation as it would increase production costs and businesses would have to sell their products at higher prices.

The minimum wage for Lao workers is currently 348,000 kip per month but, if allowances are included, a worker on the minimum wage can earn about 500,000 kip.
The last increase to the minimum wage occurred in 2009, when it rose from 290,000 kip to 348,000 kip per month. The Lao Federation of Trade Unions wants to propose a minimum wage of about 700,000 kip per month, more than double the current wage.

Laos minimum wage should increase to 1,400,000 a month. Not 700,000 kip. Its not enough.

Per Capita, per month

Thailand = 3,066,666 kip
China = 2,855,333 kip
Laos =  750,000 kip
Vietnam = 778,666 kip
Cambodia = 693,333 kip
Burma = 798,000 kip

;) :o

2,1000,000 kip would be better.  What would be the expected wage for fresh out with a bachelor's degree? Just curious to know.


llX wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 6:36pm:

Laos minimum wage should increase to 1,400,000 a month. Not 700,000 kip. Its not enough. Per Capita, per month Thailand = 3,066,666 kip China = 2,855,333 kip Laos =  750,000 kip Vietnam = 778,666 kip Cambodia = 693,333 kip Burma = 798,000 kip ;) :o

If you have a bachelor's degree in Laos, you're expected to earn over $200 US (1,600,000 kip) per month.

Anything less than that, then your education didn't really give you an advantage.

llX wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 6:36pm:

Laos minimum wage should increase to 1,400,000 a month. Not 700,000 kip. Its not enough. Per Capita, per month Thailand = 3,066,666 kip China = 2,855,333 kip Laos =  750,000 kip Vietnam = 778,666 kip Cambodia = 693,333 kip Burma = 798,000 kip ;) :o

Can you convert these figures into $ bro?

$1 = 7,985 Kip
Laos 750,000 Kip = $93.92
;) :o

That's not bad compared to the salary some of my cousins were making a few years ago. They were only making 1000 baht working as loggers. Maybe they were under the table or something, who knows. Back then, that was the going rate to take a pusao to bed. Not fair, right? Some people work a sternly for a whole month, while others only have to bonce up and down for a hour to take all your effort away from you. :'(

The more you pay the people the better. The money will stimulated Laos economy. People make more will spend more. I don't understand why per capita in some country is $40,000 and other only $1,200 a year." Life is not fair." In a perfect world if Lao-American make $50,000 a year so should Lao in Laos. If I get my way.

Big company, corporation wanted to pay people as cheap as possible, more profits and money in their pocket. If America don't have Union or rule of law they probably pay us $2 and hrs and work 6-7 day a week. Like in 1900's.  
:o


PEACE wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 7:39pm:

2,1000,000 kip would be better.  What would be the expected wage for fresh out with a bachelor's degree? Just curious to know. llX wrote on 13th Apr, 2011 at 6:36pm: Laos minimum wage should increase to 1,400,000 a month. Not 700,000 kip. Its not enough. Per Capita, per month Thailand = 3,066,666 kip China = 2,855,333 kip Laos =  750,000 kip Vietnam = 778,666 kip Cambodia = 693,333 kip Burma = 798,000 kip ;) :o

Per capita income in Laos is $1,120 a year. But some people make way less.

Inequality. In Thailand is worst average worker in Bangkok make about $700 a month, but in Lanna and Isan people only make about $230. Thats why red shirt protest.
;)


Larb Dip wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 12:05am:

That's not bad compared to the salary some of my cousins were making a few years ago. They were only making 1000 baht working as loggers. Maybe they were under the table or something, who knows. Back then, that was the going rate to take a pusao to bed. Not fair, right? Some people work a sternly for a whole month, while others only have to bonce up and down for a hour to take all your effort away from you. :'(

In the 1930's, Judy Garland was earning around $300 - $500 US per week in America, which was a lot of money for a teenager or anybody back in those days. I guess being a movie star helps.

In the case of Bangkok, you probably need to work in a professional field to be earning around $700 US per month. The average monthly salary seems less in Issan, because many are low skilled workers, so it brings the average down.

If Judy Garland make $300-$500 that's a lot of money in the old day. Back then e erything was cheap, gas probably cost $.10 a gallon and house probably cost $15,000.

Isan and Lanna get pay less because they kept them poor. Jek Bangkok need cheap Labors and sex worker. Jek hold the power, control the army and the economy. Most jek live in Bangkok about 7 million out of 11 million Bangkokians. That's how the system work.
:o

Applies to any sector (government, health, manufacturing....etc)?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 10:06pm:

If you have a bachelor's degree in Laos, you're expected to earn over $200 US (1,600,000 kip) per month. Anything less than that, then your education didn't really give you an advantage.

What is the average wage in Thailand (middle class)? Many khonLao cross over to find jobs in Thailand.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 13^th Apr, 2011 at 10:06pm:

If you have a bachelor's degree in Laos, you're expected to earn over $200 US (1,600,000 kip) per month. Anything less than that, then your education didn't really give you an advantage.

$200 is still too low. Come on Lao government Lao worker need higher wages, living wages so young Lao don't take a risk working in Thailand.

Someone told me you can make about $500 working for foreign company or non profits organization.
;) :o

$200 US is the minimum monthly income in any sector if you have a qualification.

I know people who work for the government that earn $200-$300 US per month.

That's right, local people working for foreign companies earn around $500 US per month, they get bonuses too.

Who are these  'foreign companies' in Laos right now (big or small)? Pepsi as for example?

Foreign mining and marketing companies pay well in Laos.

$500 + bonus and overtime pay sound good. Does Laos has overtime pay?
:o 8-)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 3:15am:

$200 US is the minimum monthly income in any sector if you have a qualification. I know people who work for the government that earn $200-$300 US per month. That's right, local people working for foreign companies earn around $500 US per month, they get bonuses too.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 4:42am:

Foreign mining and marketing companies pay well in Laos.

Mining company make about $300-$500 million a year. And pay about $100 million in taxes. Wonder why Lao government like them. These number I throw out are estimating. I read them on the news.  
:o ::)

PEACE wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 3:56am:

Who are these  'foreign companies' in Laos right now (big or small)? Pepsi as for example?

MrLao4ever maybe you should start up small mining company in Laos.
;) 8-)

Brother that is one of my many ideas because my background is Geology and Seismic/Electromagnetic Geophysics.   However, I may need to go back to school for 2 more years so I can get my PhD.  Would you join me if I can get it going :)?


llX wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 6:24am:

PEACE wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 3:56am: Who are these  'foreign companies' in Laos right now (big or small)? Pepsi as for example? MrLao4ever maybe you should start up small mining company in Laos. ;) 8-)

The many mining companies in Laos advertise lots of skilled jobs every day in the English language 'Vientiane Times' newspaper.

I'd imagine you'd qualify for several of those jobs Lao4ever.

I have BS in accounting and more than 15 years experience with public accounting........just wondering what are the top accounting firms in Laos? anyone knows?  ;)

Enterprise and Development Consultants Co. Ltd, Kerberos Co. Ltd, and CIT Lao Ltd are some firms that offer accounting jobs, but I think they only employ Lao nationals.

The huge, multinational accounting firm Price Waterhouse Cooper work in Laos.


Quote:

PricewaterhouseCoopers has worked in Lao PDR since 1996. PricewaterhouseCoopers (Laos) Limited currently employs 52 people, both Lao nationals and expatriates. Our experience has given us a thorough understanding of the local Lao market and enables us to provide our clients with a wide range of professional services. In particular our position has allowed us to build up strong relationships with key ministries, financial institutions and both commercial and aid-funded organisations. We also have extensive experience of policies and procedures covering investment, tax, accounting and consulting in Lao PDR. PricewaterhouseCoopers Laos is located at the following address: Units #1-3, 4th Floor ANZ Vientiane Commercial Building 33 Lane Xang Ave. PO BOX 7003 Vientiane, Lao PDR Telephone: +[856 21] 222 718-9 Faxsimile: +[856 21] 222 723

You can apply for a job with them online through their website at:
http://www.pwc.com/la/en/careers

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 4:42am:

Foreign mining and marketing companies pay well in Laos.

All that 'well' money is DANGER money! What happens when the mine collapses? How much are you willing to bet against such circumstances? We just had a mine collapse here in NZ about 6 months ago. Pike river something or other. No one survived. :'(

Good luck and keep it up bro. Laos need someone like you.
;)


PEACE wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 2:16pm:

Brother that is one of my many ideas because my background is Geology and Seismic/Electromagnetic Geophysics.   However, I may need to go back to school for 2 more years so I can get my PhD.  Would you join me if I can get it going :)? llX wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 6:24am: PEACE wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 3:56am: Who are these  'foreign companies' in Laos right now (big or small)? Pepsi as for example? MrLao4ever maybe you should start up small mining company in Laos. ;) 8-)

Every jobs has a risk. No risk no reward.
:o :)


Larb Dip wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 12:38am:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 4:42am: Foreign mining and marketing companies pay well in Laos. All that 'well' money is DANGER money! What happens when the mine collapses? How much are you willing to bet against such circumstances? We just had a mine collapse here in NZ about 6 months ago. Pike river something or other. No one survived. :'(

Thank you very much for the information.  This would be the the hard copy of the Vientiane Times? None listed on website.  


wrote on 14^th Apr, 2011 at 11:09pm:

The many mining companies in Laos advertise lots of skilled jobs every day in the English language 'Vientiane Times' newspaper. I'd imagine you'd qualify for several of those jobs Lao4ever.

My friend (has a PhD already in Geophysics) and I are trying to start our own consulting company using the most updated Geophysical tools  (shallow seismics, magnetic and electromagnetic) to detect any out of place anomalies (UXOs, underground water table, reservoir, mineral deposits, buried archeological buildings and underground caves and so on.....)  below the surface.   Since the country in the developing stage, I figure that Laos is the perfect niche for us to be in because they probably need to figure out what is underneath the surface first before they build any infrastuctures (buildings and roads).





llX wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 2:45am:

Good luck and keep it up bro. Laos need someone like you. ;) PEACE wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 2:16pm: Brother that is one of my many ideas because my background is Geology and Seismic/Electromagnetic Geophysics.   However, I may need to go back to school for 2 more years so I can get my PhD.  Would you join me if I can get it going :)? llX wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 6:24am: PEACE wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 3:56am: Who are these  'foreign companies' in Laos right now (big or small)? Pepsi as for example? MrLao4ever maybe you should start up small mining company in Laos. ;) 8-)

MrLao4ever when you get a chance to visit Laos, and find out more infor it's good idea to talk to Lao officials, NGO and MAG-Mine Advisery Group.
8-)

Thanks for the advice.  


llX wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 5:02am:

MrLao4ever when you get a chance to visit Loas, and find out more infor it's good idea to talk to Lao officials, NGO and MAG-Mine Advisery Group. 8-)

PEACE wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 2:57am:

Thank you very much for the information.  This would be the the hard copy of the Vientiane Times? None listed on website.   wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 11:09pm: The many mining companies in Laos advertise lots of skilled jobs every day in the English language 'Vientiane Times' newspaper. I'd imagine you'd qualify for several of those jobs Lao4ever.

At present there are about 150 mining companies operating in Laos, including two major Australia based companies, Pan Australia and MMG, which operate the Phu Kham Gold Mine in Vientiane and the Sepon Gold and Copper Mines in the central province of Savannakhet province. There are about 260 mining activities underway throughout Laos.

PanAust offers opportunities for the following professionals:

   * Geologists
   * Engineers (mechanical, electrical, mining and construction)
   * Maintenance Trades personnel (experienced) and Supervisors
   * Process Supervisors and Superintendents
   * Mining Supervisors and Managers
   * Construction Managers
   * Supply and Logistics Management
   * Accounts and Administration Management
   * Human Resources Specialists
   * Information Technology Specialists
   * Safety, Training and Environmental Specialists
   * Government and Community Relations Management

Applicants who are interested in joining an international Company experiencing significant growth should submit an application by forwarding a current resume and covering letter, indicating their discipline of interest, to careers@panaust.com.au.

Wow 150 mining company and 260 activity underway. That's a lot of competition.
:o ::)

I know :).  Well the more the merrier for Laos.  Tax revenues from these companies should help out the country significantly in building future infrastructures.  It is all good :)!


llX wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 6:13pm:

Wow 150 mining company and 260 activity underway. That's a lot of competition. :o ::)

Thank you again.


wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 5:53pm:

PEACE wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 2:57am: Thank you very much for the information.  This would be the the hard copy of the Vientiane Times? None listed on website.   wrote on 14th Apr, 2011 at 11:09pm: The many mining companies in Laos advertise lots of skilled jobs every day in the English language 'Vientiane Times' newspaper. I'd imagine you'd qualify for several of those jobs Lao4ever. At present there are about 150 mining companies operating in Laos, including two major Australia based companies, Pan Australia and MMG, which operate the Phu Kham Gold Mine in Vientiane and the Sepon Gold and Copper Mines in the central province of Savannakhet province. There are about 260 mining activities underway throughout Laos. PanAust offers opportunities for the following professionals:    * Geologists    * Engineers (mechanical, electrical, mining and construction)    * Maintenance Trades personnel (experienced) and Supervisors    * Process Supervisors and Superintendents    * Mining Supervisors and Managers    * Construction Managers    * Supply and Logistics Management    * Accounts and Administration Management    * Human Resources Specialists    * Information Technology Specialists    * Safety, Training and Environmental Specialists    * Government and Community Relations Management Applicants who are interested in joining an international Company experiencing significant growth should submit an application by forwarding a current resume and covering letter, indicating their discipline of interest, to careers@panaust.com.au.

wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 12:17am:

The huge, multinational accounting firm Price Waterhouse Cooper work in Laos. Quote: PricewaterhouseCoopers has worked in Lao PDR since 1996. PricewaterhouseCoopers (Laos) Limited currently employs 52 people, both Lao nationals and expatriates. Our experience has given us a thorough understanding of the local Lao market and enables us to provide our clients with a wide range of professional services. In particular our position has allowed us to build up strong relationships with key ministries, financial institutions and both commercial and aid-funded organisations. We also have extensive experience of policies and procedures covering investment, tax, accounting and consulting in Lao PDR. PricewaterhouseCoopers Laos is located at the following address: Units #1-3, 4th Floor ANZ Vientiane Commercial Building 33 Lane Xang Ave. PO BOX 7003 Vientiane, Lao PDR Telephone: +[856 21] 222 718-9 Faxsimile: +[856 21] 222 723 You can apply for a job with them online through their website at: http://www.pwc.com/la/en/careers

Thanks old man.  

LaoguySoCal, you do financial analyses too in addition to your Accounting?

Yes, I have done forecast and analyze before with Mortgage company in San Diego. The company is out of business now.  

Mining is the largest taxes payer in Laos. They pay about $120 million a year.

I wonder if Lao government has their own mining company. Foreigner mining company sometime only give government 10% profits. If they give you $10 million that mean they make at least $100 million.
:o 8-)

PEACE wrote on 15^th Apr, 2011 at 8:03pm:

I know :).  Well the more the merrier for Laos.  Tax revenues from these companies should help out the country significantly in building future infrastructures.  It is all good :)! llX wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 6:13pm: Wow 150 mining company and 260 activity underway. That's a lot of competition. :o ::)

If Lao Govtmnt do not have one then they should have one because there are still many areas of Laos that are still virgin territories to be explored/exploited for economical mineral deposits.


llX wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 3:39am:

Mining is the largest taxes payer in Laos. They pay about $120 million a year. I wonder if Lao government has their own mining company. Foreigner mining company sometime only give government 10% profits. If they give you $10 million that mean they make at least $100 million. :o 8-) PEACE wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 8:03pm: I know :).  Well the more the merrier for Laos.  Tax revenues from these companies should help out the country significantly in building future infrastructures.  It is all good :)! llX wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 6:13pm: Wow 150 mining company and 260 activity underway. That's a lot of competition. :o ::)

Laos is rich in mineral resource. I'm not sure but most of the mining company are foreigner. Maybe Lao government don't have the technology. It's easier just to sit around and correct the taxes money. If they has their own mining company they'll make $100 million instead of $10 million.
8-)


PEACE wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 3:56am:

If Lao Govtmnt do not have one then they should have one because there are still many areas of Laos that are still virgin territories to be explored/exploited for economical mineral deposits. llX wrote on 16th Apr, 2011 at 3:39am: Mining is the largest taxes payer in Laos. They pay about $120 million a year. I wonder if Lao government has their own mining company. Foreigner mining company sometime only give government 10% profits. If they give you $10 million that mean they make at least $100 million. :o 8-) PEACE wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 8:03pm: I know :).  Well the more the merrier for Laos.  Tax revenues from these companies should help out the country significantly in building future infrastructures.  It is all good :)! llX wrote on 15th Apr, 2011 at 6:13pm: Wow 150 mining company and 260 activity underway. That's a lot of competition. :o ::)

The Lao government has a substantial ownership position (40%, 50%, 60%, etc.) in many of the larger mining operations as well as other international companies operating in Laos.

Many other large projects (big hydropower dams, large agriculture projects, etc.) are run on what they call a 'build-operate-transfer' basis.  This means:

Build: The foreign company provides the capital and resources for construction which they oversee and control.

Operate: The foreign company operates the production phases of the project while undertaking substantial training of Lao nationals so Lao people will be able to run the project in the future

Transfer: The foreign company hands over ownership of the company to the Lao government who may then retain ownership, or float the company on the Lao stock market so that citizen shareholders will be the company owners.  Ownership is usually transferred to the government after a period of between 30 and 70 years, depending on the initial business license agreement.

Thank for clearing it out Old Man 40%, 50%, 60% ownership is a fair deal. Now I feel better knowing it. BeerLao is also 50% own by Lao government and foreign company.
;)

Very good-better than I expected.  What is the percentage of the Lao workforce with companies?


llX wrote on 16^th Apr, 2011 at 6:17pm:

Thank for clearing it out Old Man 40%, 50%, 60% ownership is a fair deal. Now I feel better knowing it. BeerLao is also 50% own by Lao government and foreign company. ;)

I'm not sure about percent of Lao workforce with the company, but some foreign company bring their own worker. They say Lao Labors lack the skilled.
;)

If so why don't the govt' force these companies to train/educate khonLao?


llX wrote on 17^th Apr, 2011 at 3:17am:

I'm not sure about percent of Lao workforce with the company, but some foreign company bring their own worker. They say Lao Labors lack the skilled. ;)

I'm thinking it just an excuse. China got 1.3 billion people, Vietnam got 90 million. Skilled or no skilled they don't really need any Lao worker. You can trains people to do anything, but will take time. They're working on training people though.

Government should required foreign company to hire at least 25% of Lao workforce or fine them, but everything is easier said then done. Corruption, bribery is a problem in one party system. There's around 200,000 illegal worker in Laos taking jobs away from the locals. Government has full authority of power they can pass any law and policy if they want too.

"Human being is enterpreneurial and creative. But the only thing that make them poor is the policy and system they live by and environment they live in."
;)


PEACE wrote on 17^th Apr, 2011 at 4:35am:

If so why don't the govt' force these companies to train/educate khonLao? llX wrote on 17th Apr, 2011 at 3:17am: I'm not sure about percent of Lao workforce with the company, but some foreign company bring their own worker. They say Lao Labors lack the skilled. ;)

llX wrote on 17^th Apr, 2011 at 4:42am:

"Human being is enterpreneurial and creative. But the only thing that make them poor is the policy and system they live by and environment they live in." ;) PEACE wrote on 17th Apr, 2011 at 4:35am: If so why don't the govt' force these companies to train/educate khonLao? llX wrote on 17th Apr, 2011 at 3:17am: I'm not sure about percent of Lao workforce with the company, but some foreign company bring their own worker. They say Lao Labors lack the skilled. ;)

Bro! Who are you quoting here?

One of my favorite quote and it's true. I forgot who it's from.
;)

That just turned the situation from a giggle to a real knee slapper. ;D

;D ;D :D

llX wrote on 17^th Apr, 2011 at 3:31pm:

;D ;D :D

What's the joke?  Am I missing something?

The Lao government DOES insist that foreign companies employ a certain quota of Lao employees.  It depends on the industry though. When I set up my resort, we were allowed to have only one foreign employee for every 10 Lao employees.

As I stated in my earlier post, the government DOES insist that large foreign companies train Lao staff under the build, operate, transfer framework.

Old Man

Makes sense. A very good policy.

The factory I work in has about 1 local for every 3 illegals working, and this is Northwest Ohio to boot. I could understand if it was California or Texas.

Very good policy. In other word whatever we are thinking about Lao government is way ahead, and already working on it.
8-) :)


wrote on 17^th Apr, 2011 at 7:56pm:

llX wrote on 17th Apr, 2011 at 3:31pm: ;D ;D :D What's the joke?  Am I missing something? The Lao government DOES insist that foreign companies employ a certain quota of Lao employees.  It depends on the industry though. When I set up my resort, we were allowed to have only one foreign employee for every 10 Lao employees. As I stated in my earlier post, the government DOES insist that large foreign companies train Lao staff under the build, operate, transfer framework. Old Man

That's very correct right now after lookiing at the Foreign Investment law website - 90% of your workforce has to be Lao. Definitely very good law for the locals :).

PEACE wrote on 18^th Apr, 2011 at 2:48am:

That's very correct right now after lookiing at the Foreign Investment law website - 90% of your workforce has to be Lao. Definitely very good law for the locals :).

If the government can enforce the law. Why is there 200,000 illegal worker in Laos? Action speak louder then word. Bribery, corruption is common in Asia and everywhere else.

Just like Thailand for example prostitution was supposed to be illegal since 1967.
;) :)

200,000 from where? I thought many khonLao cross over to Thailand to find jobs (illegally and legally). If they do not enforce the law then what is the point of having a law then? A country is more organized if everyone are involve in the process.


llX wrote on 18^th Apr, 2011 at 3:27am:

PEACE wrote on 18th Apr, 2011 at 2:48am: That's very correct right now after lookiing at the Foreign Investment law website - 90% of your workforce has to be Lao. Definitely very good law for the locals :). If the government can enforce the law. Why is there 200,000 illegal worker in Laos? Action speak louder then word. Bribery, corruption is common in Asia and everywhere else. Just like Thailand for example prostitution was supposed to be illegal since 1967. ;) :)

Good point "what's the point of the law if its not enforce." About 60,000 Lao work in Thailand. It was on the new, government is trying to crackdown on 200,000 illegal worker. They didn't say from where, but most likely they are from China and Vietnam.
:) 8-)


PEACE wrote on 18^th Apr, 2011 at 3:33am:

200,000 from where? I thought many khonLao cross over to Thailand to find jobs (illegally and legally). If they do not enforce the law then what is the point of having a law then? A country is more organized if everyone are involve in the process. llX wrote on 18th Apr, 2011 at 3:27am: PEACE wrote on 18th Apr, 2011 at 2:48am: That's very correct right now after lookiing at the Foreign Investment law website - 90% of your workforce has to be Lao. Definitely very good law for the locals :). If the government can enforce the law. Why is there 200,000 illegal worker in Laos? Action speak louder then word. Bribery, corruption is common in Asia and everywhere else. Just like Thailand for example prostitution was supposed to be illegal since 1967. ;) :)

llX wrote on 18^th Apr, 2011 at 3:40am:

Good point "what's the point of the law if its not enforce." About 60,000 Lao work in Thailand. It was on the new, government is trying to crackdown on 200,000 illegal worker. They didn't say from where, but most likely they are from China and Vietnam. :) 8-) PEACE wrote on 18th Apr, 2011 at 3:33am: 200,000 from where? I thought many khonLao cross over to Thailand to find jobs (illegally and legally). If they do not enforce the law then what is the point of having a law then? A country is more organized if everyone are involve in the process. llX wrote on 18th Apr, 2011 at 3:27am: PEACE wrote on 18th Apr, 2011 at 2:48am: That's very correct right now after lookiing at the Foreign Investment law website - 90% of your workforce has to be Lao. Definitely very good law for the locals :). If the government can enforce the law. Why is there 200,000 illegal worker in Laos? Action speak louder then word. Bribery, corruption is common in Asia and everywhere else. Just like Thailand for example prostitution was supposed to be illegal since 1967. ;) :)

Rules and laws are MADE to be broken. We ARE talking about Laos, right?

I love Laos, but Laos is rank one of the most corrupted country in the world. "A solute power corrupt."
:-[ :-/ :'(