Laos swamped by foreign investment

http://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/article/-/9467322/laos-swamped-by-foreign-investment/

BOTEN, Laos (AFP) - The language is Chinese, change is given in yuan and the time is set for Beijing -- but the Boten casino is in Laos, not China.

This impoverished country is overrun by investments from the more powerful neighbours that surround it, and is struggling to impose a development strategy.

The casino and garishly-coloured hotels have been developed in Boten over the past five years, against a backdrop of mountains a stone's throw from the Chinese border.

Laotians are not welcome in this Chinese-controlled new town, which is far from the only example of China's widespread presence in this landlocked communist country of about six million people.
The Chinese projects are on a large scale -- mines, dams, a high-speed rail project, agricultural concessions -- and have led to concerns in the small nation.
"The Chinese presence is on everyone's lips. It's a subject which Laotians have started to talk about increasingly overtly and more critically," said a Laos-based foreign expert.
China, and also Vietnam and Thailand, "use Laos as an extension of their territory", agreed Dominique Van der Borght, of Oxfam Belgium in the Laotian capital Vientiane.
Long reliant on foreign aid, Laos is now the subject of massive foreign investment.
According to official figures, the inflows rose from $51 million in 2001 to $13.6 billion last year, led by the three neighbouring countries with more than $8 billion in 2010.

Laos will become wealthy and developed in the near future.
;)

llX wrote on 18^th May, 2011 at 9:55pm:

Laos swamped by foreign investment http://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/article/-/9467322/laos-swamped-by-foreign-investment/ BOTEN, Laos (AFP) - The language is Chinese, change is given in yuan and the time is set for Beijing -- but the Boten casino is in Laos, not China. This impoverished country is overrun by investments from the more powerful neighbours that surround it, and is struggling to impose a development strategy. The casino and garishly-coloured hotels have been developed in Boten over the past five years, against a backdrop of mountains a stone's throw from the Chinese border. Laotians are not welcome in this Chinese-controlled new town, which is far from the only example of China's widespread presence in this landlocked communist country of about six million people. The Chinese projects are on a large scale -- mines, dams, a high-speed rail project, agricultural concessions -- and have led to concerns in the small nation. "The Chinese presence is on everyone's lips. It's a subject which Laotians have started to talk about increasingly overtly and more critically," said a Laos-based foreign expert. China, and also Vietnam and Thailand, "use Laos as an extension of their territory", agreed Dominique Van der Borght, of Oxfam Belgium in the Laotian capital Vientiane. Long reliant on foreign aid, Laos is now the subject of massive foreign investment. According to official figures, the inflows rose from $51 million in 2001 to $13.6 billion last year, led by the three neighbouring countries with more than $8 billion in 2010.

:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

What region of Laos is BOTEN?

Good thing government don't allow Lao citizens to gamble at the casinos.
;)



Larb Dip wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 1:15am:

llX wrote on 18th May, 2011 at 9:55pm: Laos swamped by foreign investment http://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/article/-/9467322/laos-swamped-by-foreign-investment/ BOTEN, Laos (AFP) - The language is Chinese, change is given in yuan and the time is set for Beijing -- but the Boten casino is in Laos, not China. This impoverished country is overrun by investments from the more powerful neighbours that surround it, and is struggling to impose a development strategy. The casino and garishly-coloured hotels have been developed in Boten over the past five years, against a backdrop of mountains a stone's throw from the Chinese border. Laotians are not welcome in this Chinese-controlled new town, which is far from the only example of China's widespread presence in this landlocked communist country of about six million people. The Chinese projects are on a large scale -- mines, dams, a high-speed rail project, agricultural concessions -- and have led to concerns in the small nation. "The Chinese presence is on everyone's lips. It's a subject which Laotians have started to talk about increasingly overtly and more critically," said a Laos-based foreign expert. China, and also Vietnam and Thailand, "use Laos as an extension of their territory", agreed Dominique Van der Borght, of Oxfam Belgium in the Laotian capital Vientiane. Long reliant on foreign aid, Laos is now the subject of massive foreign investment. According to official figures, the inflows rose from $51 million in 2001 to $13.6 billion last year, led by the three neighbouring countries with more than $8 billion in 2010. :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

I second that statement.  The country will be in trouble  if Laotians are allowed go to the casino ::).  


llX wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 6:56am:

Good thing government don't allow Lao citizens to gamble at the casinos. ;) Larb Dip wrote on 19th May, 2011 at 1:15am: llX wrote on 18th May, 2011 at 9:55pm: Laos swamped by foreign investment http://nz.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/article/-/9467322/laos-swamped-by-foreign-investment/ BOTEN, Laos (AFP) - The language is Chinese, change is given in yuan and the time is set for Beijing -- but the Boten casino is in Laos, not China. This impoverished country is overrun by investments from the more powerful neighbours that surround it, and is struggling to impose a development strategy. The casino and garishly-coloured hotels have been developed in Boten over the past five years, against a backdrop of mountains a stone's throw from the Chinese border. Laotians are not welcome in this Chinese-controlled new town, which is far from the only example of China's widespread presence in this landlocked communist country of about six million people. The Chinese projects are on a large scale -- mines, dams, a high-speed rail project, agricultural concessions -- and have led to concerns in the small nation. "The Chinese presence is on everyone's lips. It's a subject which Laotians have started to talk about increasingly overtly and more critically," said a Laos-based foreign expert. China, and also Vietnam and Thailand, "use Laos as an extension of their territory", agreed Dominique Van der Borght, of Oxfam Belgium in the Laotian capital Vientiane. Long reliant on foreign aid, Laos is now the subject of massive foreign investment. According to official figures, the inflows rose from $51 million in 2001 to $13.6 billion last year, led by the three neighbouring countries with more than $8 billion in 2010. :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Las Vegas, Nevada is all about gambling and casino. They seem to do ok and has about 40 million visiter a year. I like my freedom and think all Lao citizens should be allow to gamble if they want too.  If more people gamble that also mean more profits for casino and revenue for the government. They also need to hired more worker. There's pro and con.
;)

LAOTIAN ARE NOT WELCOME

That mean we are the trash, right?

Let Bux Jek and Bux Keow roam free in Laos. Shame on on on...

I have to agree.

FUUUCCCKKK THE COMMIES!!!

Since this website is locted in the USA, I can say shittt like this and not have to worry about consequences or repercussions or both! ;D ;D ;D

Lao citizens is not allow to gamble at the casino that's the law.
8-)



Want Laos To Be Independence wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 12:50am:

LAOTIAN ARE NOT WELCOME That mean we are the trash, right? Let Bux Jek and Bux Keow roam free in Laos. Shame on on on...

Larb Dip wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 1:49am:

I have to agree. FUUUCCCKKK THE COMMIES!!! Since this website is locted in the USA, I can say shittt like this and not have to worry about consequences or repercussions or both! ;D ;D ;D

How do you know this website is located in the USA?

He checked online, and I also confirmed it to him as well.

Our website is located in the USA and we are located in Laos. The reason for running our site with our friends from America is because hosting service in Laos is still new and not reliable.

So there are more than one Miss Admins or (Mr. Admins) working 24/7?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 7:50am:

He checked online, and I also confirmed it to him as well. Our website is located in the USA and we are located in Laos. The reason for running our site with our friends from America is because hosting service in Laos is still new and not reliable.

Laosnow wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 6:35am:

How do you know this website is located in the USA?

Alright buddy, here you go:

http://www.laopride.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.cgi?num=1305284445/15#15

LaoCowboy, I am the only admin of this forum, but they have like 20 sister sites with designers, photographers and others involved behind the scenes. My role is to look after the forum on LaoPride.com

How often you login because sometimes you'd login in weird times (3AM Vientiane time) if you are truely living in Vientaine?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 9:16pm:

LaoCowboy, I am the only admin of this forum, but they have like 20 sister sites with designers, photographers and others involved behind the scenes. My role is to look after the forum on LaoPride.com

3pm in USA is 3am in Laos. Admins say she live in Vientiane.
;)

I do live in Vientiane, Laos. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I get online briefly to do something, then it's back to bed.

I usually sleep from 9pm - 5:30am.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 11:53pm:

I do live in Vientiane, Laos. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I get online briefly to do something, then it's back to bed. I usually sleep from 9pm - 5:30am.

That's early, nang.

What time does the sun set?

What's early, sleeping, waking up, or both?

The sun sets around 6:30pm

~8.5 hrs  of sleeping time, I am jealous.  I only get about 6.5 hrs average.  You must be the healthiest woman in Vientaine?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 11:53pm:

I do live in Vientiane, Laos. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I get online briefly to do something, then it's back to bed. I usually sleep from 9pm - 5:30am.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 22^nd May, 2011 at 1:39am:

What's early, sleeping, waking up, or both?

Both!

Why so early?

Is there daylight savings in Laos?

LaoCowboy, Maybe you should try to get more sleep.


Larb Dip, There's no daylight saving changes in Laos. 9pm isn't that early to sleep, it's definately dark out there.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 23^rd May, 2011 at 2:55am:

There's no daylight saving changes in Laos. 9pm isn't that early to sleep, it's definately dark out there.

Okay. Why do you wake up so early?

Because I've already had over 8 hours of sleep which is more than enough.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 23^rd May, 2011 at 6:24am:

Because I've already had over 8 hours of sleep which is more than enough.

So what are you doing that early in the morning then?

Since you claim you get the reccomended amount of shuteye, Why are you so short, my baby? 5 foot 3 inches, right? :-? I could pick you up  REAL easy. ;)

I do some work.

I'm not that short, average for Lao female standards.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 23^rd May, 2011 at 8:46am:

I do some work.

Are you a responsible girl? Do you wake early to do the house work, soak the sticky rice, do the shopping etc? Are you housewife material, nang? :D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 23^rd May, 2011 at 8:46am:

I'm not that short, average for Lao female standards.

That IS short - for Larb Dip. I could carry you over my shoulder like a sack of potatoes while spanking you at the same time. ;D

What's the average height for Lao males?

I don't do any housework. Like I said in the past, I have others who do everything around the house for me.

I was just guessing my height before, nobody close to me have ever said that I'm short. You've been to Laos, you know how tall most Lao guys are.

You have maids doing house work for you Admins? You must be one spoil rich kids.
:D ;D

I'm not rich at all, but I'm not poor either.

I have relatives and a servant when I need their services. My place is pretty spotless because we are all adults, and there are no kids running around.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 23^rd May, 2011 at 9:51pm:

I don't do any housework. Like I said in the past, I have others who do everything around the house for me.

You're wouldn't make a good housewife? I see why you want a falang. I'm dissapointed with you sister. >:(


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 23^rd May, 2011 at 9:51pm:

I was just guessing my height before, nobody close to me have ever said that I'm short. You've been to Laos, you know how tall most Lao guys are.

Yeah, just as short as the ladies. ;D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 24^th May, 2011 at 1:29am:

I'm not rich at all, but I'm not poor either. I have relatives and a servant when I need their services. My place is pretty spotless because we are all adults, and there are no kids running around.

How many khon say are emplyed at your fortress?

Larb Dip if you marry Admins. That's mean you cook, clean and watch the kids.
:D ;D ;D

If you have servant, good education. In Laos we consider you rich or middle class. You came from a good family. You say your family member was a government officials or communist military elites. Lucky you Admins.

In Laos if you have a house, land, motorcycle or car that mean you're rich. Because all those are pay for and pay in cash. In the US we also have all those thing, but we borrow, make payment and pay lot of interest to the middle man "banker".
;)



Admin Saovaluck wrote on 24^th May, 2011 at 1:29am:

I'm not rich at all, but I'm not poor either. I have relatives and a servant when I need their services. My place is pretty spotless because we are all adults, and there are no kids running around.

llX wrote on 24^th May, 2011 at 5:00am:

Larb Dip if you marry Admins. That's mean you cook, clean and watch the kids. :D ;D ;D

If I marry the admin' she'll be cooking my food for me everyday. Especially Larb Dip. ;)

Same with me bro I'm a conservative, old fashion kind of guy. I don't want my women going out at the bar and club partying every weekend.
;)


Larb Dip wrote on 24^th May, 2011 at 9:40am:

llX wrote on 24th May, 2011 at 5:00am: Larb Dip if you marry Admins. That's mean you cook, clean and watch the kids. :D ;D ;D If I marry the admin' she'll be cooking my food for me everyday. Especially Larb Dip. ;)

llX wrote on 24^th May, 2011 at 8:51pm:

Same with me bro I'm a conservative, old fashion kind of guy. I don't want my women going out at the bar and club partying every weekend. ;)

You sound like a bachelor, bro. No misses yet?

I'm not a bachelor. If I'm I probably looking for a wife in Laos right now. Some Lao-American women are too wild for me.
:D ;D


Larb Dip wrote on 25^th May, 2011 at 3:43am:

llX wrote on 24th May, 2011 at 8:51pm: Same with me bro I'm a conservative, old fashion kind of guy. I don't want my women going out at the bar and club partying every weekend. ;) You sound like a bachelor, bro. No misses yet?

llX wrote on 25^th May, 2011 at 4:44am:

I'm not a bachelor. If I'm I probably looking for a wife in Laos right now. Some Lao-American women are too wild for me. :D ;D Larb Dip wrote on 25th May, 2011 at 3:43am: llX wrote on 24th May, 2011 at 8:51pm: Same with me bro I'm a conservative, old fashion kind of guy. I don't want my women going out at the bar and club partying every weekend. ;) You sound like a bachelor, bro. No misses yet?

So, is your partner falang?

No!!! I'm not into farang, but been there done that.
;) :D

What race is your lady then? if you don't mind. :)

ASEAN.
;) :)



Larb Dip wrote on 25^th May, 2011 at 9:48am:

What race is your lady then? if you don't mind. :)

I prefer Polish women ;).

What about Lao women? They're the best in my book.
;)


PEACE wrote on 26^th May, 2011 at 12:24pm:

I prefer Polish women ;).

llX wrote on 26^th May, 2011 at 1:50pm:

What about Lao women? They're the best in my book. ;)

Then why don't you have one? :-?

She's Lao = ASEAN.
;)


Larb Dip wrote on 27^th May, 2011 at 6:58am:

llX wrote on 26th May, 2011 at 1:50pm: What about Lao women? They're the best in my book. ;) Then why don't you have one? :-?