Why More Foreigners are Moving to This City in Laos | BIG WET E25

...AND IT'S NOT Vientiane or Luangprabang!
Why More Foreigners are Moving to This City in Laos | BIG WET E25
Is this Laos' most liveable city? Over the last few years it has changed immensely and it really surprised us on this visit. Take a look at how this part of the city has changed.. Enjoy!
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[@Wapiman]

Update for people wanting Thai visas. As of June 2024, the Thai Consulate is only taking people with appointments. Appointments can only be scheduled 14 days in advance on their website. All slots were full in mid-June 2024. They say new slots open at midnight. I like the hotel that Todd, Neenee, and Mina stayed in, but it was full. We stayed at the fairly new Meksavan Guesthouse ($16) which is upriver from the place where they have the restaurant boats.

[@andrewhuston4510]

I first went to Savannakhek back in 2010. Most of the foreigners(French mostly) hung out at the Mekong Hotel right on the river. It really had a peaceful; almost "going back in time vibe" which I really liked, but at times was very boring. That being said it looks much different now than back then, and I suppose its not a bad thing that it has "evolved" into a place which more foreigners want to live.

[@robc5520]

What a truly beautiful place.. Poor communities can often show the wealthy areas, that simplicity is the secret to true happiness.

[@williammckeon6521]

The contrast in appreciation of the riverbank area was interesting, you and Neenee compared it to Vientiane, and Mina didn't give a bugger where it was as long as she was there, she exploded with excitement as soon as you arrived and remained that way, that was the best endorsement for the development of the riverbank.

[@NowinLao]

Thank you 🙏

[@krisbrand354]

Thailand is about to start taxing expats on any income earn starting January 2024. I have a feeling Laos expat population will increase massively when it happens.

[@NowinLao]

What is it with Thailand and their war against expats? 🤔

[@user-lv4hu9kd4q]

And so they should.. Thailand is old news . Buffalo hunting exhibition

[@G-wong4735]

Laos is an example country in national development. Every nation must follow this example. This is a perfect development. Great job Todd.

[@glenkelly6087]

Your affection for Laos really shines through. You’re doing a wonderful thing for the country, Todd. 🍻

[@user-lv4hu9kd4q]

Sure is

[@alphabong-w3h]

A lonely , lumpy stretch of riverbank turns into something that so obviously excites the local yokels as well as anyone who comes to visit. Such a good idea. Note to Mina : There is something coming in the mail for you from your uncle in Cambodia. It's a SURPRISE just for YOU!

[@saigongriffin]

Love the video, I used to visit Mukdahan and Savannakhet often 2007-2009...lots of changes since then...the riverfront looks absolutely amazing

[@spongesurf12]

Wow, Savannakhet looks great and I agree with you about Vientiane. When we were there in Jan. 2017, the night market by the river was fun and the concrete bleachers along the bank (you showed in the vid) were a great place to eat and watch sunset, The park that was already there seemed nice, just needed some additional attractions like you showed here. Not sure what they were thinking with the new market surrounded by the black and gray wall that looks like a prison. We haven't made a plan yet to go down to Savannakhet but looks like we really should!

[@geraldmoore9275]

That was outstanding vlog. Everything for once was all clean. Adults and children having fun on the boardwalk. Great seeing the before and after shots. Mina was sure excited! Just so fearless in the bouncy temple slide. That storm moved in fast. Hopefully kept dry and same going back to room. Thk you Todd Neenee and adorable Mina ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@scotbownes5627]

Another great one👍🙂

[@Sawmill.skills.indonesia]

Amazing

[@macinhiodasilva]

The new night market in savannakhet is open for about a year now. The city has seen a lot of great developement recently. I love to travel a lot, but chose savannakhet as a home base now as my fiancee is phu-tai from the province. Its so affordable, has great food & coffeeshops. There are some expats around, but you have to look for them 555. A lovely colonial style town right on the mekong with the best sunsets. Been to Vientiane again some months ago and was happy to come back to savannakhet after 😁 its just so relaxed with a high quality of life. Always up for some beerlao 🍻

[@ttbb6165]

Good vibes as always

[@adrianferigno8334]

I started watching your videos about a few months back because I wanted to know more about Laos 👍🏼 with the addition Minny the videos have somehow recharged and enjoyable to see 3 people as a family traveling and having fun .. keep up the good work ✌🏼👏👏👏

[@NowinLao]

Thank you Adrian 🙏

[@dannyboyce7766]

Lovely video Todd and thank you for sharing

[@allisgood4648]

Great video!

[@ponbounket8057]

Thanks for sharing Todd!

[@geraldtabu-or2jr]

Nice videos

[@lesleyculley9682]

What a beautiful area they have made ...........the colours in the sky before the storm hit were absolutely stunning

[@spirittaos]

Your observations are right on. Love the storm

[@jamesbon43]

The view is great

[@nevillelomas6368]

Hey Todd, Agree. That Vientiane needs something like that on the riverfront, great for families and tourists. What a great spot that was . Cheers mate. Nev.

[@NowinLao]

Cheers Nev 👍

[@kencroxfrod2242]

One of your best videos

[@kaox44]

Mina Mina…what a ball of energy. She makes you guys feel young again doesn’t she? Love Mina’s cuteness for the bloody jumping castle. Lol!

[@davesbikelife]

Great video bro. And I can't believe the transformation of the Riverside market 👍🏽👊🏽

[@kenton444]

Hi todd & neenee, love your videos & that sunset was amazing 😎😎😎🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@BrianMax]

Love that new parkspace development. Also love the food court and shops. The patina on those wallsis great

[@razmos1]

You must be loving life mate!Keep up the great vids mate.

[@scottsurgener3423]

I'll be back there in a couple of weeks. A timely heads up about the waterfront. Looks great! Thanks for the vlogs Todd.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

It is gret what they have done with the river front. Glad you found "The best spot in the lot"👍👍

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

Great vid - it’s a credit to the Chinese who are slowly buying out Loas

[@williamsprowls2729]

Wow for the sunset view. That river side relaxation and entertainment area is fantastic. Should be copied by so many cities.

[@holdthel1n331]

Shall visit Laos someday

[@donaldthomas7753]

BIG WET E25 lived up to its name and I loved the America song you used and the one on E24. Thanks again to you, Nene and Mina.

[@BadMedizin]

Beautifully done, and yes Savannakhet appears to have it going on! Thanks! ❤👍👍👍🙏

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Mate!

[@Walts-Travel]

Always a joy to watch her explore.

[@NowinLao]

Thanx Walt

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! Love that boardwalk, not only for exercising, for relaxation as well, looks like. Oh….that sweet little Mina, I love how subtle her request was, who can refuse that… Thank you. Have a great day.

[@niamtou2577]

hello nee nee and brother Todd nice to see you both. I missed you 2.

[@HalimWander]

what a beautiful night market...laos had a potential to become a new destination in asia beside thailand

[@graemeaylward8313]

Great one Todd. Looks like a great place, love all the improvements. You are right, if Vientiane were to do the same or similar, it would make it a much more attractive place for residents and tourists alike. Fantastic storm at the end! Unfortunately it was a storm such as that which flattened our entire rice crop! We are hopeful that if the weather here in rural Khon Kaen stays as it is without any more rain, that the rice will dry out sufficiently for us to rescue some of the crop. Anyway, what will be will be. Thanks again for sharing. God bless you, Neenee and Meena 😀❤🙏

[@michaelmorgan3415]

Night and day between the two riverfront areas. I will formally nominate you to head up the Vientiane urban development commission. Kidding aside, Vientiane, the capital, should showcase the riverfront. Savannakhet has done an awesome job. Great lighting down there that time of day.

[@sycp.6556]

Good morning Todd and Euay Neenee, hope yall doing good

[@rubennilsson5416]

Enjoy the sunrise in Mukdahan and sunset in Savanaketh

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Todd can shop even longer now if the markets are even closer 😂 Todd it’s a free shower / truck wash not rain lol 😂

[@Wapiman]

We stayed in the New Saen Sabai Hotel this week. Not nearly as much activity on the river bank. I missed the old night market. I love those old buildings in that area. I remember a vlog where you were looking for a good burger. I had the best one that I have had in Lao at Lin's.

[@user-cl3vj5bp3q]

Yow bro is in my city!

[@midnight-choochoo]

Hi Todd, thanks for showing us this beautiful place. Nice to see Mina having a blast with the slide and rides, smart of her to say "thank you" without you knowing what the reason is 😂. The sunset view is gorgeous, even the storm cloud looks incredible. 😃

[@NowinLao]

mate.. Extraordinary colors that night! yeah she's a smart cookie, she knows how to butter me up lol😆

[@PamTheTrader]

Sabaidee! ❤Laos from California!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Todd, you are so right . Having a scenic and functioning waterfront to compliment the night markets would be a tremendous asset to Vientiane. Why aren't you running the show? Great work mate . 🙏🙏 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@ttbb6165]

We'll retirement in laos to that's our plan

[@terranceyeo3087]

hi guys good evening from the uk

[@cecildemille190]

OMG ! Mukdahan changed a lot.

[@NowinLao]

Even changed sides of the river! 😉

[@cecildemille190]

@@NowinLao Thank you. So, I need to come back there. Maybe my next trip.

[@wolfgangjurgensen9624]

Todd, now you make me want to stay one night in Savannakhet to check it out..... ❤

[@tyronelowe7090]

Nice...looks good for evening social activities.....don't mean to scare you but maybe trading with China could be good for Laos development.

[@kavanobrien6547]

Yes obviously they have wiser souls running this place than where you live , looks a very nice place to live.

[@user-nd4ko5mo9n]

สบายดี

[@ewengillies9826]

Sa/khek has always been an interesting place even 20 years ago it had its own charm. Mukdahan in LOS is and has been a quieter town great people and shopping for the local area. Still got good friends there. Great vlog Todd well done on the storm front. Bushyboy Oz.

[@NowinLao]

Cheers mate, thanks 👍

[@terrykeil6751]

It looks great there! I think a lot of us subscribers would like to see a video of house rental prices and the general living cost's. Also are prices a lot higher with the rising inflation in Lao? Thanks..

[@markforrester1888]

You have a great way of transporting me into your world. Thank you for sharing. I live in the Midwest United States and have seen nice parks along the Mississippi river. I always appreciate them also.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Mark.. glad you're enjoying the videos mate 👍

[@stevemurdoch8459]

It's a great spot down on the river...I often walk along the river front for exercise...it looks nice and calm in your video but when the Boat Races were on a week ago...you couldn't move!!!...I didn't think that many people lived here!!!

[@NowinLao]

No doubt a much better spot for the boat races than Vientiane has. They've done a really good job revitalizing that area 👌

[@billsimpson2392]

The foreshore looks fantastic there mate..... Hard to believe that a smaller city is doing it better that the Capital. Perhaps it had to do with the close proximity to the #2 Friendship Bridge! Whos knows!

[@geraldtabu-or2jr]

Security ,chilled atmosphere and infrastructure might be the reason farangs like the town.

[@winstonwilliams2198]

I love Laos. My wife is from Laos. Actually I am in Laos in Vientiane right now. I hope i see you around. I'm here for a month from Canada. It's Winston 😂

[@genokemp2433]

I so wished i watched your journey from the start Todd ,Sorry mate 🤦‍♂Mina's little face excited bless her 🥹❤Me, Back to peeling onions for a living 🥹.Lovely mate 🙏

[@terranceyeo3087]

thats what i meant when i said when the river is down why they get a dredger in to expand the banks and deepen the river, i know in Thailand they get a lot of sand from the river to fill the house foundations.

[@vajraloka1]

All about the visas and residence permits etc...

[@clarencefarmer8910]

Tod I’m going to be back in Loas in April I missed you last year I would like to meet up with you and your wife if possible

[@fedesetrtatio1]

I love your commentaries Todd could it be because I am Aussie.

[@NowinLao]

Nah mate.. doubt that'd ave anythin to do with it.. 😆

[@johnfitzpatrick5627]

Vientiane has a lot to do . I was there 2019 could not walk down to Mekong without getting shit on my shoes. What a fun and beautiful place Mina cannot believe believe she one Happy Girl

[@user-cl3vj5bp3q]

Xiōngdì zài wó chéngshì:]

[@WannabeOverlander]

Hi Todd. I sent message to you on FB 👋🏻🤠

[@NowinLao]

Got it!

[@Schminner]

If Savannakhet has 50% as many jobs as in Vientiane Capital, I would move there in a heartbeat.

[@theneophytejournal]

any idea what the wifi speed is like boss?

[@cheofinhphan1971]

❤ nene I want to talk to you about moves back to Laos

[@geraldtabu-or2jr]

I prefer quiet places.

[@olebreinholtchristiansen9005]

Hi guys. I am really wondering, but the rainy season should have ended at the end of October, but still it pouring down. My Thai family has told me that it rains all lot in Korat district Thailand and it is very unusual for the middle of November. And thanks for your nice and informative videos. However, I have a question for you, I am going to Laos on the 21. November arriving Luang Prabang. I found my old iPhone 6 and I am wondering if it could be used in Laos. I would like to donate the mobile to some local poor people in a village or elsewhere where it would help. Do you know if there is any place to donate it?

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hey brother,,that girl never runs down!always excited. The bastards should listened to you. Its chilly tonight. 1st night of 20f. Still have my window open though.im nodding off,,so bed time me. Ttyl,,,Marlon

[@60somethingontheroad26]

So they get the smoke from the burning season there?

[@NowinLao]

Not as bad as further north

[@TipsyTraveller]

I watched this video to see why more foreigners are move there but I am still not sure why they are. Is it because of the market? You really didn't mention anything about foreigners moving there for any reason

[@idontwantahandle._.]

The noise bugs. MIC.

[@NowinLao]

Hi Mic 👋

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

Are visa issues in Laos less serious than in Thailand ? Are the immigration officers ans other authorities friendlier than in Thailand ? Greetz from Rayong.

[@USER-GU4GJJURFGJKV]

In lao easy to get 1 year visa just for 500-600 usd

[@NowinLao]

Visas are easy. As previous commentor said, 1 year multi-entry visas $500-600.. or even the tourist visa extended to 90 days, then do visa run.. unlimited times 👌

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

@@NowinLao Give thanks 👍

[@MyBelch]

5:23 "It's not "the bloody Meekong." Correct. It's the bloody Meh-Khong, Mother River. Meh = mother, Not MEE. It's the Meh-Khong, Not the Mee-khong. You're welcome.

[@NowinLao]

Tomato tomatoe meh 😏

[@bobbarry8287]

I am an American Man thinking about retirement in Loas is it a good idea

[@NowinLao]

Laos is very safe and cheap to live. I would suggest visiting for a few months to see if you can live here. My idea of a good idea may not be the same as others 😉

[@bobbarry8287]

Do the women there speak English

[@fazbell]

Not a very "communist" vibe. That's probably a good thing.

[@NowinLao]

Lol.. what's a communist vibe like Faz..?

[@darrenbadger6814]

Western governments have a lot to learn from the Laos communist government 😂 that even shits on the beach front walkways here on the Goldcoast Australia 😮

[@vellabella1]

Todd stop telling laotian people your suggestion!i swear the audacity of priveledge and arrogancy is a real disease. You are a guest just be quiet and humble

[@NowinLao]

@@vellabella1 what are you talking About?

[@vellabella1]

​​​@@NowinLaoimagining going to another country and telling the people, what they should do for you? Or make things to accommodate foreigners like you.That's what I am talking about!

[@NowinLao]

@@vellabella1 Oh dear Bella, I honestly have no idea what you are on about. If I was as rude and arrogant as you think I am, why with 17K+ views on this video are you the only person complaining about it?

[@vellabella1]

Oh I am sure I am not the only person complainer just one that will let you know. There is no taste for all 17 k viewers. Perhaps they are as rude and arrogant as you? You are the reason rhey should restrict visitors

[@vellabella1]

​​@@NowinLaoyet your panties in a bunch for one comment? Snowflake ego. Going over to countries expecting them to serve you and kiss your ass?

[@aodhcooney8905]

Hit me up next time you're in town, fella 👊🏻

[@NowinLao]

Always stop there on our southern trips, so will do 👍

[@aodhcooney8905]

@NowinLao be up your way for crimbo & NY. Be nice to grab a beer with the families 🍻

[@Quickyquirky]

Hi, my very first comment in your channel though I'm a "submarine" here for a while :))))) Savannakhet is an endearing destination for lots of Vietnamese folks, especially North Viet retired soldiers who once fought the US as it's a key shelter place and battlefield. Kaysone Phomvihane sounds totally foreign and unfamiliar to us, smacking of some personality cult haha. I was somehow interested in Savannakhet for the first time through videos by Jehp Nanj (maybe a Thai girl?) and her Long pizzeria and affiliating pub Le Corbeau, nested in an ornately and very Oriental villa. Long is by and large acclaimed as the best Napolitanean pizza in town. The vibe is so relaxing, and life is worth our toils with a thin crusted pizza and cup of latte. A must-try maybe?