Foreigner Buying Land in Laos - Beverly's Story Pt2 | Now in Lao

From Bar girls to buying Land, Cost of living to being treated differently.. Beverly opens up about her experiences and plans for living in Laos in this second video of 'Beverly's Story'.. Enjoy!
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[@chrisperkins7331]

Hi Great interview and lots of really good advise which I wish had received when I was in Thailand 17 years ago. However that is in the past and life is good now. One area that was a little bit confusing was the issue of a foreigner's and land ownership. The simplest thing to do is just get a long lease and build what you want to live in. I think we as farang are really hung up about owning our home (or the land it is standing on), but I don't think it is necessarily the best way here .

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha was halfway thru your comment and thinking to myself.. "but we're so ingrained in thinking we need to OWN that land.. and then you said exactly what I was thinking. Totally agree mate.. You can't take it with you! 😉 BTW guys.. I'm visiting Chris this week to hang out and see what he's been up to. If you have any questions you'd like to ask him, now's your chance. Ask below 😁👍

[@MrT1-b5f]

We never truly own the land in the Us either. Try not paying property tax and see what happens.

[@chrisperkins7331]

@@MrT1-b5f The only land you truly own is the 6 feet they bury you in. As to the "we" who never own the land, I think there is as a tribe " that has been steadily accumulating the dry surface of the earth. Depending on where you live they are known by names such "blue bloods", royalty", oligarchs, and "hedge fund managers".. Over the last 500 years they have used the banking system (fractional reserve) to take control over all the supply of goods and services we are increasingly dependent on. The only way to not be dependent on them is to control a few hectares of land. Only in Lao do I see the majority of the population, still have that ability.

[@arro104]

Vientiane can be very expensive now. If you seek out the best food at cop chai dur and a decent hotel it's different now than 12 years ago. It's hard to even find a tourist bar at all

[@soukphaiboun9429]

I am a Lao living in Australia since 2005. I always think of going back to Laos for good. You will do well as long as you live a simple life over there

[@Macjohn1419]

Great video, as always. Beverly mentioned that you have to put property in the name of a relative. It’s the same in the Philippines. That’s why I never built a house over there with my late wife. Too much hocus pocus going on and you hear about deeds being changed surreptitiously behind your back and when you return, you no longer own it. Always be careful with anything you do in another country. When you think you’ve got it figured out, you really didn’t. Take care always and thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@mikecolson8242]

Thanks for asking Beverly to share her life experiences. What a wonderful lady. Very intelligent, very giving, and an excellent guest on your vlog. Cheers!

[@r8421]

Love the orchestra of frogs. They sound very active and very healthy.

[@pasitp7370]

From my experience as a person raised by Lao people and culture, the keys to the Lao heart are humility and respect; everyone you meet you greet (sai bai dee), and optionally address as brother or sister: male you call young brother (nong sai) or older brother (ay); female you call young sister (nong sao) or older sister (euy, a hard tone for non-Lao to pronounce), uncle (different words for each, whether they’re younger or older), mom/dad, grandma and grandpa, no matter how poor or lowly their station in life. Most of all you must NEVER show arrogance or disrespect or a sense superiority; you will make a lasting negative impression, if you do; you will induce a stubborn fight instinct out of the Lao mind set, and it’s almost impossible to undo that impression. A piece of Lao cultural minefield to navigate.

[@hotpursuit75]

It's not just Laos, if you are an arrogant and disrespectful person. You'll always guarantee to leave a negative impression on people regardless who you are. I genuinely believe no one on this planet will tolerate such behavior.

[@BlackHmong85]

Thinking about buying land in Laos. I’m Hmong American and raised in USA my whole life. I love my parents Laos country

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Beverly's life experiences took her to many places. She has a story to Tell. It's nice Todd to engage in frank conversation. Telling it like it is. You are the master. All the best.👍👍👍 Harriet and Jim. Richmond. Va.

[@zzzthaoster]

My first time in Laos back in 2007, it took me couple of days to adjust and get use to it because it felt like I've entered into a Mad Max world. The trip turned out really fun and I really enjoyed. For me, it's the Laos vibe that got me loving Laos. It's that ghetto-ish and funky atmosphere vibes.

[@shawnmoote4466]

Awesome interview. Very enlightening.

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Great interview, interesting subjects. Thank you. Take care.

[@portline3]

Fascinating and very insightful video.......you could be enthralled with Beverly's stories all night. 😊👍👍

[@antruok4950]

Both parts - good chat , beverly shares great values and information - nice work T 👌🙏👍👌😎🍻

[@thomashinshelwood659]

What a great honest vid

[@Ray_K-q4y]

My wife was born in Laos and her father was a police captain when the communists came in, which put the family at risk. Her father had to split up the family to survive, and my wife was brought up her aunt in Thailand. We are taking a family trip drive up to Isaan and maybe Vientiane at the end of the month. If we can bring our little dog with us, we will stop by :) Cheers!

[@jward4310]

Great interview.thanks!

[@NowinLao]

Thanks J

[@cgj3888]

Great interview with a wonderful lady and treasured friend

[@supraman1250]

Very informative, great interview.

[@harrydarkiewicz7430]

What a wonderful Lady Bev is and knows what she is talking about

[@gordo191]

I have three or four friends mid thirties and fifties all were divorced who met some bar girls in phuket who are now married to them and are happy as Larry. Some live in Australia some stayed in Thailand,

[@king08xn]

Great interview. Would love visit Lao and see

[@davidaldrich2154]

Good morning, your videos are appreciated.

[@NowinLao]

..and so is your comment David. Have a great day mate 👍

[@lemongrass568]

very glad to see more Lao people returning to Laos. really shows how peace in a country can change many things in a good way. not saying any country is perfect but Laos is going in the right direction. Just hitting a speed bump with the whole global inflation where smaller countries get hit the hardest but I can see Laos make it through this one and keep going. I would def. say if you want to live in Lao is know the language and get ready for the humidity.

[@chrisperkins7331]

If yo have enough cash you could have 2 homes, one in the city and the other up country in the mountains when it is hot. and sticky.

[@thorthestar7766]

Paksong, Champasak is also nice and cool during this time of year.

[@cmdrryzenfoxx2135]

I'm back from Laos now, and I miss being there and neighbouring Thailand. Can't wait to go back! Need to visit your restaurant the next time I am in Laos! Sorry we didn't get to visit this time around 😔

[@khakhashisam3761]

Great interviews. As a refugee, I've always wondered how the locals viewed us. Thank you both. If I drop by Vientiane, I'll make sure to pay you a visit Todd!

[@jamiegurner3172]

Great interview and the best channel on you tube . still binge watching thanks Todd

[@NowinLao]

Thanks for the support 💚

[@jamiegurner3172]

@@NowinLao wanted to ask a question I got a ad bloker on my lap top would that stoo you getting any money?

[@NowinLao]

@@jamiegurner3172 yes it does.. but that's ok brother, you are still helping by commenting and liking. Thank you 🙏

[@razmos1]

Geat vid mate.The bar girl subject is touchy subject with some people. We all have our own opinions hey.Take care.

[@LAOBASS]

good point about all the health convenience here. Yesterday, I got myself some antibiotic from the local pharmacy. Just told her about my ear infections.

[@leechuang9630]

This lady is great! I like he. Cheers der! See ya.

[@Fredroc57]

Great chat loved it. Some advice I got some 40 years ago about life that applies to men around the world in general. Don't make a decision on something that you think will get you a piece of leg it will not end well for you. That same advice also came with "use the head on your shoulders not the one in your pants". Any of you men going to Thailand to the walking streets and bars keep that advice handy. It would seem the Lao wildlife did not want this video to take place. They gave it their best shot. 😂 Safe travels Beverly hopefully will see you again in the new year. 🙏👍

[@NowinLao]

Happy you're still enjoying the channel Fred 🙏

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great interview. I think there are some frogs ready for the pot! (khoy yak kin sin kop) Good advice - visit Laos at least one a year - make sure you like the place. sok dii der!

[@brandonsunadventure]

Great insight! I've been to Lao just before Covid and I'm very impressed with country. The people are very friendly and it is so affordable to visit different areas. The food is tasty 😋 I will visit there again for sure 👍

[@NowinLao]

Hope to see you back here one day 😉

[@jordiking2481]

Great interview with Bev i have a Thai wife who has many Lao friends and Issan... they are on the same page as Bev... regarding the girls...i don't mind the heat in both countries.. love the food... only thing i craved for over there after a month was a paua fritter... abalone to you Todd.. but here in NZ asian people love them to..

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Todd a wealth of information yet again

[@daopongsavong4574]

🙏🙏👍👍👍👍 Sabaidee, good info from Beverly... I'm looking to visit Laos next year, I'm a retired disabled veteran living in California but still currently working. I'm thinking of retiring in Laos, I would like to find and reconnect with my family and the heritage that we left behind. And would like to start a business there, not to make money for me but to help out the people and the Lao economy. Whether I buy or lease land to start a business there, I still have some time to decide. Good info from Beverly and hope to see more of her.

[@NowinLao]

Laos needs people like you 👍 Thank you 😁👌

[@vanmalaphongsavan1331]

Good to know your interview with Beverly good time, Do they have Budlight ?

[@leeeatexercise41]

Good story . I would to live in Laos someday

[@peteredan7352]

I remember being in an Italian restaurant in Vientiane 20 plus years ago and having the best pizza ever. Same with French dining. We used to travel up from Korat in Thailand for the weekend just for the food.

[@roderick2105]

Was that restaurant called La Opera??

[@billsimpson2392]

Good morning Todd

[@baekdoosan8293]

Cost of living in America is expensive. There's no free ambulance or cheap hospital fees. That's what I dislike about the USA.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

Australia isn't like that

[@exploredirtrider]

Lol... Welfare, medical or ignor the bill

[@paulz6491]

Great video, good questions (but please try and interrupt less). Thanks again 😊

[@johnmongkhounsavath3678]

👍👍👍

[@user-yj8xg7of6q]

Bro, Bev is gold. Such a lovely woman to listen to. Cook islands is similar, you need paperwork to hold your property from family stealing it. Luckily my father was a well respected man in the community and was very giving with both money and time, so our land was always looked after while we were living in NZ. He wasn't rich with money but rich with love for the land and people. Laos looks and sounds absolutely lovely to visit and possibly settle down as Rarotonga (Cook islands) has become absolutely over priced. Much respect to you and your wife. All the best from Sydney lol

[@NowinLao]

Thank you T 🙏

[@calvinhosworld]

FYI (behind the scenes info): Todd couldnt find a flat surface or his normal tripods so he set the cameras on top of birds nests for this interview.

[@NowinLao]

Hahaha frogs actually.. noisy buggers!

[@seraphina6647]

Thank you, for the part 2 of this video, I'm in California, I would love to buy a property there, but I have to look into the Lao's property law, first.

[@chrisperkins7331]

Why not lease the land and build the house, as you can get up to 60 years that will see you out I am guessing.

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@genobkk]

How to stay long term? It seems difficult to find a cheap place around $300 or so

[@pahouavang9371]

I like the peaceful life and I think the Lao government should allow selling land or houses to those who were born in Laos, titled in our name. Why allows Chinese to do but not allow us.

[@anthonydemouilpied4472]

Tod best place to stay in loe for 3 months thanks great jod you are doing tod thanks coming in December

[@NowinLao]

Why stay in one place.. travel around 😉

[@thorthestar7766]

Just FYI- Tyson Kitchen is owned by a Lao guy from Canada.😁

[@macdddy09]

the best pizza is at Italian Job Restaurant Vientiane

[@LAOBASS]

Todd can you send me the link to y our restaurant? google map or website

[@scotbownes5627]

🙂👍👍

[@wearemysticking]

Hi Todd, another possibility stupid question, I know as a foreigner I can't buy land, but can I buy a house boat or a boat to live on? As always love the video, keep them coming

[@NowinLao]

Great question.. will get back to you on that 👍

[@hotpursuit75]

That's a good interview, seem like it's pretty much the same for south east Asia countries. You can own the property but you can not own the land. Laos seem to be cheaper to live than Thailand or Vietnam, Cambodia is roughly the same as Laos. In the West they says "don't judge the book by its cover ". Beverly is right, not all bar girls or even prostitutes are by choice. You would have to be extremely lucky to find a good person amongst them. I would happily retire in Laos now that have seen lots of videos from Now In Laos Chanel.

[@ChuckysTravels-cv5vk]

Are there plenty of money exchange places around?

[@chrisperkins7331]

Any gold shop, they are every where.

[@juan5991]

Great video buddy! Don't worry about the Karen's that comment negatively on your video. Some people just have to find something negative to say about anything. My first trip to Thailand was in the early '70s during the Vietnam war. I was a US Marine at the time. I return back to Thailand in the '80s and I have been going at least once or twice a year ever since. I am now retired after 36 years in law enforcement in California. I hope to meet you one day and enjoy a cold beer. Take care brother! 👍🏼🍺

[@NowinLao]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing. There's a cold beerlao here with your name on it Juan, look forward to it 🍺😉👍

[@jorgenrh7598]

🥰😃😀😄😃🙂🙂😉😊

[@pakc6949]

Good conversation but the birds is taking over.

[@chrisperkins7331]

They are frogs not birds.

[@mitchhumlao]

Many Lao families get money from their families in US. By just sending a couple hundred can make a big difference.

[@williamxiong7398]

I had visited Laos 4 times and have some extended families there. I have the resources but I will never return there. It is a corrupt and unfair practice country. They charge foreigners two -three times more than local people. My children age 8-16 have saw and experience the unfair practice and it was their first time and last time to go to Laos.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hi buddy,,once again ,interesting stuff from an interesting woman. She's very sensible,,reasonable! On the other hand ,,I was ready to murder those frickin birdsong. Wonder how they taste? Lol damn they be noisy boids! Enjoyed it Todd. Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@chrisperkins7331]

Frogs, and you have to be Lao to think they are taste.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

@@chrisperkins7331 yeah,,I'd never have guessed frogs. That dont sound like American bullfrogs at all. Thanks for the info.

[@johnmurray6501]

Love your show and real honesty as always. Anywhere Tropic of Capricorn Aussie, is bloody Hot, but not a lot of people have travelled much,🤔. At over 50 years old, the new 40, Ha, Thailand, respectfully regarding the Woman of Thailand, its a crazy experience. I personally felt the need to help everybody, much to the angst of some people I know who have visited so many times before. Sorry , just shareing, the first night in Chaing Mai nightmarkets, why am I witnessing a rather large 6,4 Pommy man fighting a small wizened older Woman down Thai Baht for her hard work and living, my first upset, amongst so many Beautiful People. It made me realize that a lot of Australians are a bunch of wingers. These people smile and get on with life and seem to accept there lot. I donate money regularly because I can see where my money is going, you hardly can in my own country, 🤗.

[@jamespunch8049]

I'am still missing the point on buying land or house.

[@kousa29]

From what I know from my uncle,Cheap property tax, tittle of land you can build your house,business,no limit on restrictions, but maybe some one else who lives in Laos can answer.

[@chrisperkins7331]

@@kousa29 You can get cheap long leases that can last for 60 years if the owner is willing to make a deal. Land taxes are so low they are irrelevant.

[@BrianMax]

I'm sorry. I had to switch off after 19 minutes because that damn bird was giving me a headache.

[@javier_rios]

🍺

[@johnt7696]

The biggest problem for older people living in s/e Asia is if you have heart attack or stroke I think I would prefer to be in Australia because in laos or any other south east asian country you will probably be dead or severely sick by the time you get to hospital. Even the ambulances don't have the equipment or the training that western ambulances services do.

[@soukphaiboun9429]

I am with there. My mum passed from heart attack in Laos. We felt so helpless then

[@chrisperkins7331]

That is a fair point, although if you are in the main centers it would not be a problem. I would say one thing about being here(as I am 75), the chances of me having those medical issues is far less here as I am not constantly stressed out by the environment of where I am.

[@stephenpavy2501]

Then again you could never have heart attack, never need a ambulance and be 30 or whatever years still in Australia, never travel, never live in Asia. Never experience everything.. I'll give you a tip. One country can actually make you more unhealthy to cause a heart attack so perhaps it better have better ambulances. Everyone never lives forever mate, quality over quantity 😉

[@larazeesk7080]

I grew up in Australia till I was 19 and I’m 51 now & I’ve lived in the United States since - 32 years & whenever I go back to Australia I get treated different because of my accent & i guess the tall poppy syndrome is alive and well - people seem very hateful and false - I’ve traveled to Malaysia & Thailand dozens of times and always loved it - but Australia has truly changed .

[@NowinLao]

I'm pretty sure the US isn't what it once was either 😉 Thanks for watching

[@larazeesk7080]

@@NowinLao No it’s not - I agree - I live in the Bible Belt - Alabama & Especially now you can buy houses here for &100k even cheaper where for that same type of house in Sydney you would pay well over 1.5 million - Newcastle is a little cheaper as my family are from there - I just purchased a fixer upper here built in 1947 with a few acres for $20k - 2 completely different worlds - this is rural - no cities for me

[@waylong6009]

The horror stories of relatives stab them in the back are real on properties transactions ! I knew of one that got jacked $500.000 and one $50,000.

[@NowinLao]

Some people are all the same no matter where you're. Tread carefully 👍

[@virgorajan3978]

Everything is money money can buy anything this world enjoy no money no honey

[@KCL2021]

That's sound little frog being back my child memory when I was butt naked running around in the rice field 😏😏

[@rider660r]

One bad thing with getting people moving to Laos,Thailand,or any other country from the US,Oz,Europe,etc. is the prices for everything are going to rise.They'll ruin the economy,there's many countries that has happened to already.Who gets hurt,the citizens of those countries.

[@NowinLao]

Hmmm.. not necessarily. Westerners have been moving to Thailand and the Philippines for decades and they're still very cheap places to live. Some would argue Thailand is still cheaper than Laos to live. What it does do though is injects more foreign money into the economy which creates more jobs for locals. That's got to be a win 😉

[@rider660r]

@@NowinLao They're no doubt still a lot cheaper than say the US,Europe and OZ,but with more jobs and people earning more money comes that inflation... Granted not every country is as greedy as the US and it's politicians,but prices do rise a good bit where westerners congregate.. Probably what has really helped Thailand,Laos,etc from skyrocketing over the years is westerners aren't allowed to own property.That there is a real win win for them. Thailand does have things as Farang prices and citizen prices,does Laos? That helps to get that foreign $ into the system while slowing down the inflation for the citizens.

[@allenepright5027]

Can foreigners own land there

[@NowinLao]

Unfortunately not.. can long lease though

[@calbear20.]

Did she really say shes made the decesion to stay because of food delivery 😂😂😂

[@janm.7053]

I have a Lao bargirl. For 5 years. I give a sh... She make me whole.

[@chaxiong5343]

She has to let that old man talk more

[@allenepright5027]

Those birds are noisy

[@NowinLao]

Frogs 😉

[@christinamua6939]

Never trust words of mouth. Go to the Laos web site and gets the truth.

[@lingdinh4510]

Bar girls in Laos? I thought it was illegal to have sex out of wedlock there. Do the police turn there heads?

[@chrisperkins7331]

It is, and they do if you pay them enough. If the catch you it is $500 fine, last time I heard.

[@Murph945]

Generally I'm told they don't let Lao girls work in 'bars' they have Thai or Vietnamese girls, I'm guessing the Lao girls go to Thailand or Vietnam. The bars are known as Hanoi in Lao.

[@chrisperkins7331]

@@Murph945 Not sure where you heard that.. The reason Lao girls go to bars outside of Lao is they pay better. The bars in Laos are different as there is little sex trade allowed. There are few work opportunities in Lao for foreigners.

[@wendyclancy5019]

Whilst Beverley's story is interesting I'm not really understanding her fixation on bar girls.

[@NowinLao]

No fixation at all.. maybe you missed the previous video with her when she was having a discussion with another subscriber friend.. some people misunderstood what she meant. In this video I brought the bargirl subject up, and she was just explaining what she meant.. even tho there was no need to 😉

[@chibalee9052]

A Laotian foreigner can buy lands in Laos no problem but if a Hmong-Laos foreigner buying land is not a good idea cause once they paid for the land 5 to 6 down road the Laotian government will take alway their land force them to move out. I know that from experience

[@chrisperkins7331]

I have seen no evidence of what you say that Hmong are treated any differently to other Lao tribes. Another point is that if you gave up your Lao citizenship when you left(Lao does not allow duel citizenship) you cant own land (in Lao) in your name no matter what your tribal heritage.

[@johnmurray6501]

I am not naive, I wonder why you do talk about being behind in progress? My advice, keep the dirt roads, don't let Chinese investors invest anything, what Casinos and Dams, massive Dams, that affect, literally millions of people that live of of the Mighty Mekong river. Lets please stop this, look what has happened in the West, now we may be fighting for our right to survive because of greed and lack of Indigenous knowledge. You all do realise, when Humans are gone, the Mother Earth will recuperate once more! why can't we adapt?.

[@jonasjohnsson4429]

To long so thumbs down.

[@wayneswallow1378]

That woman talks far too much!

[@chrisperkins7331]

The only people who talk to much are the ones who have nothing useful to tell us. I would say that she had plenty of useful information to share. For that I thank her.