Biggest of It's Kind in Laos... And We're Going In!! | Now in Lao

[@garythecarwashkid]

It's great to see the Lao nationals returning from overseas and using their hard earned money back in Lao to bring business such as this home. Beautiful place!

[@sengouthinsanouvong8171]

Im so proud. Im living in US since 1979 Im have nothing to show living day by day and but when Im seeing this Im so happy to see that Lao still loving Lao. I hope and wish peace and happiness to all Laotian aman.

[@fdhsfffdgrt3333]

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[@nickhubbard3671]

They know their market - Lao weddings are BIG! Good luck to the the Saint Phila Convention Hall project!

[@OneLifeZ4]

That’s one of the many problem people worry about going back to invest in Laos, you just never certain about the government and especially the amount of money they into the project. Goodluck, hope they’re both can change something for the better Laos. One day I might go back with money and ideas. Good they’re giving opportunities to the Laos community. They’re bringing not just opportunities but ideas and knowledge as well.

[@BCG6963]

That is amazing, wow, congratulations to those brothers, that is a giant build to manage. Good luck with the opening and wishing you many years of success.

[@simonphilavong6716]

love the support barry!

[@philinfinity8780]

I think you have hit the Jackpot Todd with this content, and I can see a lot more Vlogs coming out of this. What a project, it's good that Lao nationals return home and invest in there home country. You have some excellent connections now Todd. What does Neenee think?

[@somchaypsp]

So proud to know that the owner is “Khon Lao “ ... It’s huge and so amazing project , good investment ! Best wishes from Khon Lao in New York ,USA

[@NowinLao]

Totally agree 🙏

[@leesinnorai1871]

Very Awesome 👏 WOW, wow, that’s gorgeous, place in Laos 🇱🇦

[@spizzenergi2292]

That’s some undertaking, and those guys seem to be well on top of it. Very professional and personable lads. Good luck to them.

[@NowinLao]

They're doing an incredible job hey! Thanks Spizz 👍

[@denisriel5015]

Yes very proud for Lao people ,,,what a great family ,and there are not Chinese’s for once ,,,,music to my ears Lao should be very for them

[@RealRSmokinJoe]

When you first showed this building in a previous vid, I was amazed at how large it was. Now you have the opportunity to show off more detail, amazing! The design is beautiful, the tile work and details on the inside are incredible! He should hire you do to a promotional video for his business! Also a side note: I have noticed while watching your vlogs I always seem to have a big smile on my face! Good work Todd, keep it up and stay safe my friend!

[@NowinLao]

Hey Micah! Now that is one if the best comments somebody could make... always smiling, thank you. 😁👍 Yeah man, was blown away when Simon commented on the previous video of this, and the invitation was totally unexpected, awesome opportunity! Very nice people. We're all good here mate, chill chill. Hope it's not too bad in your part of the world mate, seeing lots of crazy shit on the web. Stay safe Micah and take care 🙏

[@nonnarath2012]

Super Hall Building look great 👍

[@koikonlao8430]

Go Laos.! So proud and please to see Ex Lao back to support their birthplace. Kove to see more.

[@moorleysracing1714]

Looks amazing, Best part is seeing them support the local community in construction!

[@Jsaengdaovanh]

ງາມຫຼາຍທີ່ສຸດ I can’t wait to see this finished project.

[@ninalopez5994]

Wow that’s amazing is look beautiful look like a huge castle 👍👍❤️❤️

[@deonkhamvongsa946]

Really cool mate! ty for sharing. Wishing much success to the two brothers and their family!

[@jennymark7403]

O wow magnificent, thanks todd and the brothers for showing us something thats so out of the normal in asia, unreal, bet u cant wait for dinner there later that day, and neene bet shes excited with this structure, great for her channel too

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha yeah there was no way I was missing that opportunity. Such a very nice and down to earth family. Neenee absolutely loved the taste testing opportunity 👌 😁

[@johnnyphilavong9510]

Thank you for visiting us !

[@NowinLao]

Johnny!! No, thank you mate, it was really nice meeting you guys and hanging out for a while. Maybe again when you put that pool in mate 😋👍

[@chocausara1056]

Wow so amazing and Lao ppl so friendly

[@gordo191]

Wow mate what a joint , and a couple of nice young blokes , one of your best vids too , stay safe

[@NowinLao]

Cheers Gordo, enjoy your Sunday mate 👍

[@jamesmathers6204]

That is amazing mate. Great that the guys let you have a look. Really positive for Laos and the wedding industry.

[@stevex6239]

Big congrats to Simon and his family on this endeavor and future success, they work hard and earn it. Keep up the good works guys.

[@kerryobrien71]

Thanks Todd, really interesting, and great for them (publicity) and for you and Neenee's channel in covering what is happening with the building. Really impressive.

[@NowinLao]

Yes, certainly back scratches all round there Kerry 👌

[@supraman1250]

Love laos parties, guaranteed you’re gonna need all the space and parking. Magnificent place!

[@AllNiteDontStop]

Amazing to see Simon doing big things

[@robmimi6796]

Cool thanks Todd all clear now, looks a fantastic place, will be glad when I can come back

[@jerrylouvan8498]

Nice place, thanks, Todd, for showing it to us. I am proud of the brothers for building such a nice complex. Progress, love it.

[@NowinLao]

Hi Jerry. Wonderful thing the family is doing... returning to their homeland and investing in Laos 🙏 Such really nice down to earth guys 👍

[@royoesterreicher2441]

Wow very impressive great architecture👍👍 I’m Lao American I wish one day I can come to visit Laos love 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 💜🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@army089786]

Great video Todd. Fantastic facility. Your private tour was our private tour! Thanks. Hope I'm around to see the finished product.

[@NowinLao]

I think you will be mate... they're aiming to be finished in 4 weeks. Unbelievable I know. There is another video I need to edit of our return there that night for the taste testing. That should be up next week Billy. Take care mate 👍

[@CNSGrad2010]

Would love to see this country grow and prosper. This touches my heart. I am proud of these two young gentleman.

[@billsimpson2392]

Very exciting mate.... You have friends in high places. Unlike me, I have friends in low places.... 😂👍

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha now I know you're lying Bill.. you have no friends! 😝😁😅 Have a great day brother 🙏

[@billsimpson2392]

@@NowinLao HAHAHHAHA, I resemble that remark!👍

[@NowinLao]

@@billsimpson2392 resemble? 🤔 lol 😆

[@tiashiraz8430]

Wow. Those 2 brothers have vision and ambition! 👍 I really admire that, as a project that big brings with it an awful lot of pressure and responsibilities. They seem very level-headed, thoughtful and well-organised. Good for them. I wish them the very best of luck. It is good to see successful Lao people from abroad wanting to return and invest in the country. I do have questions, but I totally acknowledge that they are impolite and intrusive ones really, so I don’t expect answers.😆 I just wondered how much all of that cost and where the money come from - is it a syndicate of investors, family money, or loans, and how long to they estimate it will take before they actually start to make a profit from the project?

[@NowinLao]

Hi Tia 👋 Yes, very smart young men and much respect for them returning to Lao and investing. You're right, I was too polite to get those answers for you 🙏

[@tiashiraz8430]

@Now in Lao. Fair enough.😆👍

[@micahelmarchant610]

Hi Love Vid,Loved your Now in Lao volgs,Its one off my daily routine watching Now in Lao.Thanks for the channel.Love it.

[@NowinLao]

Comments like this make me smile. Thanks for your support Micahel, take care 🙏

[@sausalah]

V ery nice building.

[@billsimpson2392]

That was a great video mate. I was totally enthralled. Simon and Johnny are lovely young men indeed!

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Bill. They certainly are 👌

[@LaoSoftware]

Simon, it's a beautiful building. I would like to do business in Laos also. Maybe exporting Lao products to North America, Europe, and Austrailia

[@simonphilavong6716]

Amazing! Thats a great idea

[@unitedfreetailaovoiceschan7616]

Thank you for your show, It's time to see good things in Laos especially the young, might be good or bad in the future who never know. Depending on your point of view. Times can be judged by the good and help the Lao people have jobs created economic and suport the people in the city. I hope and prey for peace longer than before in the Laos, and just have to watch and see how you can deal with the currently situation relationship in Indo-Pacific daily activities..... God Bless and Good luck....

[@khamlecksivongthong3954]

Big job the great idea

[@GardenTronics]

Beautiful building! Thanks for sharing! I’m really loving your drone footage. Adding this to my Facebook page as well! 👍🏼🌿💕

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha awesome, thank you!

[@meksavanhmanivong2493]

That’s huge convention. You so lucky 🍀 Todd ! Two nice 👍 young lao American. Showing you & ne née around! Kitchen 👍 good on you two brothers lao American 👍. What a beautiful building 👍thanks todd🙏🙏🙏Sabaidee

[@NowinLao]

Incredibly friendly family... well i shouldn't be shocked, they are Lao after all 👌😋 Thanks Vahn 🙏

[@toysophie1481]

Wow so beautiful

[@pahouavang9371]

Beautiful and his English is very good.

[@jakedenteith2335]

Just on another level

[@WallaceLivingFree]

Really insightful and informative video, well done...

[@NowinLao]

Cheers thanks Wally 👍

[@kongxayy5479]

Holy 🐄 that's big 😳

[@billystergiopoulos8025]

Great video mate and what a project,goodluck to those brothers absolute visionaries for a better future for Laos and themselves.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Billy 🙏

[@waltwins]

Hey man! Long time!💪💪 spectacular building! Love the content - so happy to see the growth - we’d love to visit Laos someday - you make it seem like the most amazing place on earth - much love man!🤙🤙

[@NowinLao]

Hey hey hey! Adam and Brett.. my two favorite taste testers! How ya doing guys? Man you shoulda been here while I was making this vid.. they invited us back as the chefs were fighting it out to win the contract and they wanted judges... right up your alley. Thanks guys, and so awesome to see your channel going so well. Be sure to let me know if you guys ever do plan to visit Laos, most definitely have to meet up. Take care my friends 🙏

[@keithsavageone]

What a great treat! Happy for you to get the royal tour. Binge watching the channel now. 55 Let me add - the brothers have done an amazing feat. Much blessing to Simon and Johnny to their endeavors.

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha so i noticed.. Enjoy dude

[@perrysinasone7227]

Stunning property...Bravo 👏 👏

[@pangaroo2107]

Wow! Its beautiful.

[@markdgal55]

All I can say is WOW! This is bigger than most conventional halls in Canada. I remember watching your video of a Laos wedding in another hall. Laos people love big wedding. Is it open now? Another great video.

[@NowinLao]

Massive isn't it! Yes, they opened in October. Strap yourself in Mark... here's the Grand Opening 😁👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6HIp6mqnJh6rbs

[@davidmar7610]

The building is already beautiful and not even finished. The owners will be very successful. It’s good to see couple of young guys have such great dreams and willing to take the risk to do something big. I’m American stuck at home with COVID hitting California but looking forward for a visit to Laos again. Only cross the river from Chiangmai Rai years ago before all the developments. Much success!!!

[@happyface96]

Looks fantastic mate, the owner is really kind as well, cheers new subscriber.

[@NowinLao]

Welcome AR 😁

[@Murph945]

Those guys are smart, you've just made a fantastic promotional video for them. The scale is epic, it's really impressive, you can see the attention to detail in the video. Biggest wedding I went to was booked for 1,500 and about 1,200 showed up. I loved it. I hope someone invites me to a wedding here, but I don't know anyone with that sort of money.

[@NowinLao]

Hey Terry, you never know mate... you don't really need the money to hold a big wedding here, with that many guests all gifting money, they virtually pay for themself.. thats why weddings are huge here 😁👍

[@Murph945]

@@NowinLao What's NeeNee's channel called? I think my Mrs would prefer the Lao to the Aussie version. 😂

[@NowinLao]

@@Murph945 hahaha understandable. Neenee Lao Life. She will be uploading her video of Saint Phila Convention Hall in the morning. Thanks Terry 🙏 kzbin.info/door/H0ukDrw8vm0LFKKd2i1vEw

[@simonphilavong6716]

Come to lao, ill invite you personally 😁

[@NowinLao]

Haha there ya go mate! 😁👍

[@tycoyoutobe]

Great video Todd. Congrats to Simon, Jonny and his family for their success. Love to know more where they grow up in the USA n what made them going back to laos.. fascinating to know about their success...

[@NowinLao]

Hi tycoyoutobe, not sure where they grew up but they are from Illinois. I had the pleasure of meeting their father who did say, he wanted to return to his homeland and give something back to his Lao people while he can. Very very nice and down to earth family 🙏

[@tycoyoutobe]

Now in Lao thank you Todd

[@tycoyoutobe]

Thank you

[@dazdragon445]

that place is crazy big!! so cool that you could hook up with them. thanks for sharing

[@NowinLao]

Hey Daz, hope you're doing well mate 👍

[@Koh8128]

Wow nicely done

[@Fairy123Tail]

Magnificento 👍👍👍

[@HuyTran-in3cy]

wow, need to visit this place. when i visit Laos

[@jtns2845]

absolutely incredible, great video and great story! please get more background information if you can. cheers.

[@jamesmathers6204]

It'll be good to have the two of you taste as they get a wide feedback from both of you

[@NowinLao]

😐

[@kerryobrien71]

Hey ya James, when can we look forward to your next video, looking forward to some more drone footage.

[@jamesmathers6204]

@@kerryobrien71 tomorrow morning mate. Hope you enjoy it

[@DevinSmith1486]

wow that's so lucky that you were able to come in contact with him

[@sinreaksmeysin3810]

Best in the Best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnwilliamcole584]

And am really enjoying your updates - thanks for your effort

[@NowinLao]

No problem, thank you 🙏

[@thavisack]

This is awesome!

[@pattraynor3615]

Jaysus, that's some castle, all its short is a couple of roller coasters and Mickey Mouse 😂, fair play to the boys, they seem like decent fellas, the last time I stayed in Laos was up the mountains in a home with corrugated roofing during the wet season, great craic and very friendly people

[@nickfreeman9751]

Welcome to 🇱🇦 Laos

[@BounlevaSenesomboun-hu2tj]

I'm also lao left the country in 1979 came the USA in 1980 now living in California wow this house is huge

[@cnvang]

One of my favorite vid

[@dennisx4492]

So proud of their family for bringing up Laos on the map even more! I can't wait to visit. Sending love from SEATTLE, WA. And from my mom's hometown Xonbouly!

[@calistakhammysouk5685]

Very nice building!

[@jamesbon43]

Wow

[@scotbownes5627]

Wow - have to say holy shit wow - 👍 now that is impressive

[@NowinLao]

Yep.. holy shit wow! 😁

[@sysomyoung7437]

So awesome!

[@simonphilavong6716]

Thanks for visitinf us Mr Todd!

[@NowinLao]

Man, anytime Simon! Was really cool meeting you guys 🏊‍♂️ 😁👍

[@chadd9748]

I'll be in Bangkok in April and might go up to Tha Bo. If there's a wedding there during that time and I come by and look through the window at the party? Lol

[@simonphilavong6716]

@@chadd9748 give me a buzz when you here no need to look out from window!

[@chadd9748]

@@simonphilavong6716 thanks Simon! If I make it up there I'll reach out. Proud that our khone Lao are doing big things! 🙏

[@tammystewart10]

They're soooooo good looking and successful!! I do have a daughter in the US wishing to visit her birth mother's country! One day soon I hope!! Can't wait to visit this building.

[@NowinLao]

One of the brothers is still single Tammy 😉 Hahaha thanks for your comment and take care 🙏

[@tammystewart10]

@@NowinLao thanks for that info and thanks for the video. Cool stuff!!

[@rumble329]

WOW !!

[@nvan78]

Should be a good location for a Lao wedding, which tend to have large guest lists. lol

[@MrsPuff-oy9iy]

Damn. ....so proud of the brothers. Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉 I don’t know them but I’m proud: tell them that they have one sister still stuck here in USA 😂😂😂

[@NowinLao]

Hahahha i'm pretty sure they have many sisters and brothers stuck in the USA 😝 but all jokes aside, yes, they are two very smart men with a great future ahead of them. Laos is very lucky to have them here 🙏 Thanks Mrs Puff, take care 🙏

[@lynslifestyle1840]

Wow..exceptionally beautiful! ໄຫຍ່ແລະງາມຫລາຍ, ຫວັງວ່າຂອ້ຍຊິໃດ້ໄປເຫັນບາດມັນແລ້ວ👍

[@phackdy]

Cool

[@wannaeatgreenmangoes9069]

Cool building, would be even better if there are more landscaping for outdoor wedding pictures.

[@NowinLao]

That's a nice idea 👌

[@sengouthinsanouvong8171]

If I have a chance to come to Vientian I will make a time to come visit.

[@thongthipsppd8641]

very good

[@leechuang9630]

Walking around the construction site without safety helmet on? Only Lao style. We like it that way. Can't wait to see this place in operation. It would be awesome to have a wedding reception here. Like it der! Cheers! 😀😎😂

[@NowinLao]

...and I had thongs on 😁👍

[@Unplugged704]

@@NowinLao LOL

[@jamesmathers6204]

These guys must be in the building industry or similar. Eye for detail us extraordinary

[@NowinLao]

I was just excited about the gym, running track and and sports facilities they're building on the car park roof. Still pushing for that pool too 👌😁

[@davidcleghorn6546]

Hi Todd big building nice guys i was thinking of large areas how will the acustics would be in reception hall music etc.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Holy Fuck! Todd,,you fell into an amazing opportunity when that guy contacted you. What an amazing and beautiful,,quality building. I don't think there's are too many similar buildings in the U.S. I'm impressed with Johnny's attention to detail. He's the perfect guy for a project like this. AND ,,invited to judge a cook off between 4 chef's. Lucky you! Neenee will be great for this because of the restaurant. Cool as all blue hell! Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the chef off. Lol Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha yeah it was certainly a great day Marlon, and Neenee was perfect for the job. Seemed like she was taking over the show there for a while 😁👍but they really were appreciative of her opinion... unfortunately, no burgers on the menu 😕 Take care brother 🙏

[@oclaothug69]

Wow this is a very stunning building good luck to you from California

[@NowinLao]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@serge3711]

You wouldn't necessarily say it from the outside but that place is already buzzing with kitchen life on the inside. What a privilege. Not that we expected different but that is a jaw-dropping venue. Finally got the princess castle demystified. Founded by the sons of war refugees. Respect. Good that you're a VIP and getting noticed around 😉 Must be exciting for Neenee as well .. a modern kitchen the size of a football stadium 😄 Btw We have an industrial kitchen at my office that we use for trying out new flavours, which is microscopic compared to the congress one. Looking forward to the tasting vid. Did Johnny mention you need to invite at least 600 people to make the hall not look empty? I noticed Neenee is already walking around unrestricted 👍🏻

[@NowinLao]

Hey Serge, thanks. An amazing achievement, yes. Yes, Johnny said 600 invitations.. that's 1200 people, otherwise the place would look empty lol If you know anything about Lao weddings though, that is no problem, it goes on every week 👌

[@jamesmathers6204]

You know what you like mate... Simple

[@NowinLao]

Nothing wrong with Burgers mate 👌 🍔 👍

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I wonder what business the family were doing in the USA to accumulate such wealth to build such a mega project. The two brothers project managing this building seem genuine down to earth guys.

[@yinglee4019]

Yes, me too. Why they are so rich? Powerball maybe?

[@sabrinaghostblade3948]

The exchange rate is very high over there. Like to have a simple custom built home is $10,000 whereas in the US (Cali for me) its extremely pricy, maybe $500,000 for a basic custom home. Of course something of that size is a lot of USD but not as much as you think

[@Speedeemore]

These brothers are really cool. He walks like a king meaning confidence! Good to see big things happening from people going back to their home countries To improve where we had once originated from. #eastbayrealestate #sfrealestate

[@Lao4fun]

Congrats to 2 brothers Their family must doing real good in US, I am still living pay check through pay check lol

[@yinglee4019]

Probably won Powerball

[@usa9872]

Thank video

[@paulg8730]

Truly impressive. Equally impressive it has given work to four hundred Lao people for two years. Well done to the brothers and good luck with the condo project. Maybe you can sneak up there and use the rooftop pool mate.🤫

[@simonphilavong6716]

Mr. Paul, we are having a rooftop infinity pool! I wish I can show you our concept. Also thank you for your support all our staff is about 95% Lao and if you are in Laos come by and visit!

[@kingjeyyy]

Simon Philavong really proud of you and your family. I’m also a Lao American first generation. Very educated and still working hard! Lol. But you guys are brilliant and intelligent. I would love to know your story, as inspiration and hope for myself and other Lao Americans that want to materialize our family’a sacrifices into something meaningful.

[@simonphilavong6716]

@@kingjeyyy many thanks!!!

[@kingjeyyy]

Simon Philavong I visited Laos for the first time back in November 2019. In my 29 years of living, I never had the chance to go back with my parents so I did a trip with my friends (vlogs on my channel, check it out!). Had I known about this, it would’ve been nice to see! When I go back to Laos, I’m gonna have to stop by and see the greatness. There’s just so much about this work that’s worth celebrating. The story behind this is beautiful, and you can market it! The building will serve as a symbol of pride for all Lao people around the world simply because the construction and efforts were put together by Lao Americans and Lao nationals, not Chinese or Vietnamese companies and workers. It’s a personal story that shows the efforts of a family that has survived the turmoil from war. Thousands of families can identify with your family history. And to see that their sacrifices has manifested into this monumental building that will give a lot of Lao people hope and pride. They can have something great that belongs to them, not another foreign entity that doesn’t have their interest. Anyway I talk too much. I’m just very proud. I don’t know you guys, but I can identify so much with y’all and therefore I share the pride. Check out my channel if you have time. Hopefully we can connect and one day I can visit this building.

[@jamesmathers6204]

Honesty bud. Great you explained your expensive palate

[@NowinLao]

But some of the food that I did try.. you would be impressed 👏

[@jamesmathers6204]

@@NowinLao looking forward to the next one.

[@poucha2238]

Very nice videos man foreal keep them coming... buddha bless from a Lao guy from America lol

[@ວັງຮັກວັງນໍ້າໃຈ]

Congratulations

[@NowinLao]

What a magnificent building and a truly down to earth family the Philavong's are. I would like to thank Simon and Johnny once again for the invite and friendly hospitality. Such an incredible thing you guys are doing for Laos. I wish you and your family all the best. For those who would like more information about the hall, more videos and photos, i have added the 'Saint Phila Convention Hall' Facebook Page link below. Thank you for all the support and great comments guys. Stay safe and take care where ever you are. Sokdee 🙏 facebook.com/SaintPhila/

[@kominh]

I saw Simon on his friend's KZbin channel. I was wondering if you would ever run into him in Lao. Also in one of your videos you drove by his office building. It's the big blue building with Sysombath on it, I think. Pretty cool you guys met.