Back on the road! After dealing with some health issues I’m back and feel great again 😊 this isthe start of a small Laos series. Thanks for watching 🤟🏼❤️
I loved Laos 🇱🇦. Was there in July for a couple of days I was in Vientiane and Vang Vieng. It’s peaceful, the people are nice even with little English they bring so much joy when I was there. Hoping to go back soon
It may sound selfish, but those of us that do know about Laos don't want it spoilt. It's a magical place, and we would hate it to become too commercialised.
Wow..nice to have you in Luang Prabang and in Laos 😊😊😊😊 Laos is not an Entertainment Country like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, get away from party scene, and get to know your true self, relax. Thanks for coming to Laos and you did a great job Promoting it. 😊😊😊😊
Yes I would love to visit Laos and the new rail link from China to Laos is a game-changer making travel from Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang many times more convenient instead of flying or taking a bus on sub-standard roads.
Laos may well simply be naturally beautiful whilst not having a great deal to offer different to any of the other SE Asian countries to promote itself. No island, no beaches, just a laid back country which are a major attraction just about everywhere else. Probably also doesn't attract the mongers that focus on Thailand and the Philippines principally to satisfy their desires (beer, women and partying). Nice video Chai. Cheers mate and hope the ear infection is well and truly behind you. 🤩
Thanks Steven! I think that’s a good add to this video. There is definitely not such a party scene over here. Very laidback indeed 😎 have a great day 🏆
Laos is a beautiful country with lovely people. Untouched by modernity. Hoped it will remain that way. It's a paradise on earth, my most favorite place on earth is Luang Prabang.....so chill and relaxing. I will always go back to visit this country. Much love from the Philippines. ❤
@@jtns2845 some people are poor by money but rich in heart.....that is luang prabang. it may not have the amenities of an ultra modern city but culturally rich in heritage and the people are naturally kind hearted, calm & welcoming. having peace of mind during our stay there was enriching to our well being. that's richness to me.....i perceive 'richness' and see life in a different perspective which is completely opposite from yours.❤❤❤
@@bellamari4034 when i read “untouched by modernity” i imagine kids dying from drinking bad water or hardworking folks whose future has few hopes. l.p. is culturally attractive and quaintly quiet, certainly pleasant for a few days. places like l.p. are “chill” only because a tourist can freely move on. i like laos and its people, but i can’t understand waxing rhapsodically about “keeping it that way” to have someplace be a spot for tourists to sample.
I was in Laos for a week and fell in love with Laos. I like that everywhere we went there wasn't too many tourists compare to when we were in Thailand. We went in Vientiane, Meuong Feuong, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. Cannot wait to go back.
I think Lao doesn't have 1 big attraction, example like Angkor in Cambodia. And Vietnam is long from north to south, so they skeep Lao. Siem Reap Cambodia close to Bangkok and Phnom Penh close to Ho chi Minh, so it easier to travel.
the best thing in Laos is nature,mountains...... and of cource laidback people and really good food! I was there first time 2006. visited there 3 times , and i will go again. perhaps people skip it, because no beaches....i suppose, but worth to visit still!
Most travelers will probably not skip Laos, but some (tourists) might because they have never heard of Laos. Greetings from San Francisco, CA. By the way, i am Lao.
Europe is due to immigration. The native tax payers have to pay money for the immigrants. While in Laos it's about tourism. They are using their own money.
Ciao. Your videos are always beautiful and full of healthy energy. Grazie I have been to Laos twice, 2002 and 2013. I found it very changed, for better or for worse I can’t tell but is right that a country grows even if this also brings negative things. The last time I saw many construction sites and many Chinese construction sites. Luang Prapang for me is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. Together with Hanoi and Chiang Mai, Bangkok is in another category, I love Bangkok. To answer your question: why do people skip Laos I answer: because in Laos there is no sea, and beautiful beaches But if Laos does not see millions of tourists does not necessarily mean it is negative. Some places in Thailand are suffocating to too many tourists Ciao from Italy
Thanks you for sharing your thoughts ❤️ it’s hard to say but unfortunately not everyone is getting involved in the development of this country. Things do get more expensive for several reasons and a lot of people do not grow with this inflation. I think you named the main reasons:) Thanks for watching from all the way in Italy 🤗
I just discovered your channel and I congratulate you for what and how you do! I love your style, simple, natural, open! I don't know how to explain it, but it's a special vibe in travel vlogging. Me too am in love with SE Asia, and that's how I came to your channel, wanting to find out about my next destination. When i go to Asia, i use to stay for 6 months at a time. And this video about Laos touched my heart, I love Laos and Laotians! I also don't understand why Laos is not a favorite for many travelers, it's beautiful! From the north to the southern island with its waterfalls. About the length of the video, I think it's something relative, if you are very interested, you watch, as I watched the whole video now. Good luck in everything you do!
Be sure to check out the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw, where you can catch a river boat to the peaceful Muang Ngoy village. Vang Vieng has recovered from the party tourism, but for the chillest experience head down to Don Det by the Canbodian border for bike rides around the islands and the biggest waterfall by volume in southeast Asia. Haopy travels!
Nice to see you have mentioned Cambodia. You have been to travel to Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh, and Kampot province, but Battambang is my hometown, and it is nice to hear you arrive there.
Great video and a good topic my friend - I need to go to Laos 👍👋✌️✔️🙏 - lots of positive comments , I think everyone has mentioned the main reasons , but so many reasons to go - Thanks my friend 🤩
This country been through war and heartbreak and death and depression. People need to understand they do what they can to survive. Some of us who live abroad are not used to the way of life in Laos, often compared to ourselves. Negativity is everywhere if you look for it!
A very enjoyable video. I've been twice. The first time (maybe 30 years ago) it was too expensive to get around. Fifteen years later and Vietianie was buzzing and the plain of jars well worth a visit. Good people too.
Wow 30 years ago it was too expensive? I wonder why? First time for me was in 2011 and it was very enjoyable and affordable already:) thanks for watching
I have been there ten years ago! The best thing to do is tubing but I’m not sure the situations at there right now. But really have an unforgettable moment at there before! 😊
It doesn’t have nice beaches like the Philippines or magnificent mountains scenery like vietnam, the food and culture are similar to those of thailand, to sum up it doesn’t have one big outstanding thing that other SEA countries dont have to offer. Plus the infrastructure is lacking, the weather is either too hot or too rainy. It’s unfortunate but i think the country still has potentials if advertised more properly cuz Lao people are among the most sincere and kindest people
Thanks for VDO and mentioning Savannakhet, my hometown! Welcome all of you to Laos! I hope everyone enjoy your time in Laos. Thank you for promoting Laos!❤❤
Laos is not talked of much. It's always Thailand and Bali. I`ve been to Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia. Laos is next on my Asia list.
2:56 I can tell bro.not soon 7-11,Mc from Thailand will started a new branch 7-11 at this city.for the next couple months.I am sure 7-11 in this town grow 5-10 branches.I am sure.
Good question. Actually Luang Prabang is great for good restaurants and bakeries, hikes and nature. It’s very layback. I think it’s a shame it’s only known to some people for tubing and drinking 😊
People skip Laos because they fear what they do not know, and there has been no mass marketing campaign to visit such a diverse and beautiful country. TH-camrs have been doing what they can to spread the word, and word of mouth along the banana pancake trail before that. But some people aren't in the know about these forums of information. Looking forward to my trip next year, hope to spread the good word. It's grown past it's former Vang Vieng days, which i considered a reputation unfairly earned. Go the places, see the sights, meet the people, eat the food ❤
It´s not connected to the sea. Simple as that. A hot country without a real cool down possibilty. And temples there are also found in the surrounding countries. It´s just too similar to Cambodia/Thailand without any outstanding attractions. So it not really catches someones interest I guess. I had been over two years in SEA but never decided to go there^^ even my wife is from SR so it woud be not that far...
If you’ve never been I’d definitely recommend going for a few weeks. It definitely has similarities with the neighbors but is also very unique. I’d start Luang Prabang for a first visit
Hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I actually think it depends on where you are. Laos is overall cheaper than Phuket but Chiang Mai is cheaper than Luang Prabang 🤷♂️
speaking as a Lao person myself who have been there twice. There isn't anything much to see or do. The places that you can go is mediocre and in a decrepit state.
@@ooooo8548Laos is a beautiful country but most Lao people I spoke to here in the USA always talk about Thailand. 😂 They pretend to be proud of being Lao but in reality they are not
lao could be like costa rica of southeast asia, but the greed and corruption is killing this country. each of the leaders are so poor, in order to be rich they are selling their natural resources to the lowest bidder. even that, they should take the money and reinvest in the infrastructures, roads, sewer plants, canals, hotels, and others... lao can't handle for example if 5M people travel there because there is no hotels or guesthouses to accommodating tourist. if the leaders of this landlock country does it right by team up with vietnam, cambodia, and thailand as a travel destination. it's crazy! the infrastructure of roads, for example, from kasi to sala phou koon, that road needed to be fixed and improved, but if the leader see a bigger picture that road and every roads in lao have this amazing vista. also, the government should have a weight checkpoint on those big trucks; these trucks are destroying road that had already been fixed. lao is an amazing country, beside those few big cities dotted along the mae nam knong. edit add: another thing i dislike lao is the slash-and-burn season, was there in lao year and a half ago, it was so smokey, had to leave sooner, its not good for those who has asthma.
Young tourists and old tourists are not the same. To someone 60, 70+, Laos is a communist country. Laos is dangerous. Laos has land mines. Laos is the memories during the war 50+ years ago. To the younger crowd : No beaches for sun bathing, no wild parties, no full moon party, no weed, no drugs, ( drugs = a long jail sentence), what is there to do all day other than trek around or look at the river? To everyone: Laotians speak little English. There is a visa fee and papers to fill out. Few direct flights. Very few Laotians live overseas, so we never learn about them or their country. There are Vietnamese and Thais and Filipinos all over the world to create an interest. To me, I have been visiting Laos for 20 years, and my former maid of seven years is from Vientiane. I like it there very much.
Many Lao people live overseas but they are not interested in promoting their own country rather Thailand instead. Why they promote Thailand? Maybe it has to do with the Siamese oppression of the Laos people 100 years ago.
@@imperialkhmer6146 THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. My former maid often returns from Vientiane to Jomtien where her sister has a restaurant, and she pulls on me and my friends to visit Laos now as the currency is weak.
@@dksharron Yes. Many Lao people depend on Thailand for almost everything. It's almost like the Lao country doesn't exist to them. I have met many Lao Americans here and everytime they always talk about Thailand.
@@imperialkhmer6146 I remember 10 yers ago, the Big C and similar stores in Nongkhai were packed with Laotians buying toothpaste and much more to resell in Laos.
Laos fell way behind other S.E. Asia countries that welcomed tourist money. When hard line Communists ruled, through about the mid 1990’s, individual tourist visas were refused out of hand. All the Laotian Embassies nearby, like in Bangkok, Rangoon, Hanoi, would only allow visas for official groups related to government, corporate investment, civil engineering, and such. Western wanna be tourists, especially Americans, weren’t given visas at that time. To get turned down involved a long intensive interview by two Embassy officials who suspiciously demanded what you were really up to wanting to go to Laos. It was worse than when China finally allowed individual Americans in on a CITS visa that put strangers together as a guided and closely watched group. While Laos has changed tourist policy, they really have hardly let it be known and have minimally promoted tourism.
there is nothing there, no beaches, no comforts, poor infrastructure, not much cuisine, very hot, dusty, little choice in accommodations, dengue fever is rampant, Luang Prabang is French colony experience not Laos so much.
There are beaches in the south in Don Det, a lot of comfort in the north in Luang Prabang, they are working (together with the Chinese) on better infrastructure, They have amazing restaurants (not everywhere but they have a lot), The chance on getting dengue are very small. I think we have to agree to disagree ☺️
The hotels are affordable compared to the rest of South East Asia tbh. The visa cost is pretty high but you do get 60days for it. It’s has definitely some challenges
People don't even go to Isaan which is very similar to Laos but within a country that is one of the more popular tourist destinations. The demand isn't that high..
the problem is too many pot holes on the road the government put money in their pocket don't fix the road it's beautiful country but government are suck 😂😂
@@Chai_Travel Everything shut down too early. It cost money to see anything. The shops have nothing. I struggled a lot just to find a 20inch tire and it was a cheap one that didn't last. Of course, among all the other countries around, it's the only one not having access to the ocean and I'm a beach bum! The food is boring. Thailand was ok, Cambodia was interesting, Vietnam was great, Myanmar was special . All those countries, i would go back. Laos, no.
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Back on the road! After dealing with some health issues I’m back and feel great again 😊 this isthe start of a small Laos series. Thanks for watching 🤟🏼❤️
Glad you’re feeling better.
hope you feel much better...
I loved Laos 🇱🇦. Was there in July for a couple of days I was in Vientiane and Vang Vieng. It’s peaceful, the people are nice even with little English they bring so much joy when I was there. Hoping to go back soon
Thank you so much for your support traveling to our country to help our country get better with economy
It may sound selfish, but those of us that do know about Laos don't want it spoilt. It's a magical place, and we would hate it to become too commercialised.
that's the whole point
Wow..nice to have you in Luang Prabang and in Laos 😊😊😊😊 Laos is not an Entertainment Country like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, get away from party scene, and get to know your true self, relax. Thanks for coming to Laos and you did a great job Promoting it. 😊😊😊😊
Thank you! Hopefully I’m able to make many videos of Laos 🤗
Yes I would love to visit Laos and the new rail link from China to Laos is a game-changer making travel from Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang many times more convenient instead of flying or taking a bus on sub-standard roads.
Laos may well simply be naturally beautiful whilst not having a great deal to offer different to any of the other SE Asian countries to promote itself. No island, no beaches, just a laid back country which are a major attraction just about everywhere else. Probably also doesn't attract the mongers that focus on Thailand and the Philippines principally to satisfy their desires (beer, women and partying). Nice video Chai. Cheers mate and hope the ear infection is well and truly behind you. 🤩
Thanks Steven! I think that’s a good add to this video. There is definitely not such a party scene over here. Very laidback indeed 😎 have a great day 🏆
Laos is a beautiful country with lovely people. Untouched by modernity. Hoped it will remain that way. It's a paradise on earth, my most favorite place on earth is Luang Prabang.....so chill and relaxing. I will always go back to visit this country. Much love from the Philippines. ❤
“untouched by modernity” means poor. lived in laos for 5 months, lovely lowkey place, but best in vientiane. l.p. is good for a couple of days.
@@jtns2845 Are you rich?
@@jtns2845 some people are poor by money but rich in heart.....that is luang prabang. it may not have the amenities of an ultra modern city but culturally rich in heritage and the people are naturally kind hearted, calm & welcoming. having peace of mind during our stay there was enriching to our well being. that's richness to me.....i perceive 'richness' and see life in a different perspective which is completely opposite from yours.❤❤❤
@@bellamari4034 when i read “untouched by modernity” i imagine kids dying from drinking bad water or hardworking folks whose future has few hopes. l.p. is culturally attractive and quaintly quiet, certainly pleasant for a few days. places like l.p. are “chill” only because a tourist can freely move on. i like laos and its people, but i can’t understand waxing rhapsodically about “keeping it that way” to have someplace be a spot for tourists to sample.
I was in Laos for a week and fell in love with Laos. I like that everywhere we went there wasn't too many tourists compare to when we were in Thailand. We went in Vientiane, Meuong Feuong, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. Cannot wait to go back.
Lovely 😁 Laos is waiting for your return 🙏
So the main reason you liked it is there weren't many tourists there, as you yourself arrive as a tourist. Gotcha
I love Laos I have been 5 times,so beautiful and calm ❤came back in 2 weeks again
Exiting times 😍 have the best time :)
I think Laos🇱🇦❤ is safe and pretty very peaceful to live and travel.
I think Lao doesn't have 1 big attraction, example like Angkor in Cambodia.
And Vietnam is long from north to south, so they skeep Lao.
Siem Reap Cambodia close to Bangkok and Phnom Penh close to Ho chi Minh, so it easier to travel.
Fair points. Though I think Laos has a special touch to it and hopefully everyone is able to experience a visit one day ❤️
Thank you very much Chai Travel for support and promote Lao tourism
My pleasure :) Thank you too for watching and suporting the channel
the best thing in Laos is nature,mountains...... and of cource laidback people and really good food! I was there first time 2006. visited there 3 times , and i will go again. perhaps people skip it, because no beaches....i suppose, but worth to visit still!
Most travelers will probably not skip Laos, but some (tourists) might because they have never heard of Laos. Greetings from San Francisco, CA. By the way, i am Lao.
I really enjoy your interviews. Your style is great and I think its a way of really good at uncovering what people are thinking.
That nice to hear 🤗 thank you
I've been to Thailand, Vietnam and finally Laos. HONESTLY... I hope it doesn't get ruined by the tourist so I'm ok with the lack of em.
Hope to visit Lao one day, much love from Cambodia 🫶🏻
Lao is so beautiful and people also nice! 💙
Lovely. Thanks for watching :)
Just came back from Laos a couple of weeks ago and loved it and will definitely go back. I hope they keep it as it is and run a sustainable tourism..
I hope so too! Thanks for watching :)
As a Lao I think we don’t want to be overrun with tourist like Thailand and vietnam. Look at the backlash in Europe due to over tourism
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That isn’t tourism that’s over migration a bit different
@@adamday4283tell that to Barcelona and Venice ;)
Europe is due to immigration. The native tax payers have to pay money for the immigrants. While in Laos it's about tourism. They are using their own money.
So the complaints by natives in Barcelona, Venice, and Greece about too many tourist is false?
Ciao.
Your videos are always beautiful and full of healthy energy. Grazie
I have been to Laos twice, 2002 and 2013.
I found it very changed, for better or for worse I can’t tell but is right that a country grows even if this also brings negative things.
The last time I saw many construction sites and many Chinese construction sites.
Luang Prapang for me is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia.
Together with Hanoi and Chiang Mai,
Bangkok is in another category, I love Bangkok.
To answer your question: why do people skip Laos I answer: because in Laos there is no sea, and beautiful beaches
But if Laos does not see millions of tourists does not necessarily mean it is negative. Some places in Thailand are suffocating to too many tourists
Ciao from Italy
Thanks you for sharing your thoughts ❤️ it’s hard to say but unfortunately not everyone is getting involved in the development of this country. Things do get more expensive for several reasons and a lot of people do not grow with this inflation.
I think you named the main reasons:)
Thanks for watching from all the way in Italy 🤗
I just discovered your channel and I congratulate you for what and how you do! I love your style, simple, natural, open! I don't know how to explain it, but it's a special vibe in travel vlogging.
Me too am in love with SE Asia, and that's how I came to your channel, wanting to find out about my next destination. When i go to Asia, i use to stay for 6 months at a time.
And this video about Laos touched my heart, I love Laos and Laotians! I also don't understand why Laos is not a favorite for many travelers, it's beautiful! From the north to the southern island with its waterfalls.
About the length of the video, I think it's something relative, if you are very interested, you watch, as I watched the whole video now.
Good luck in everything you do!
Thanks so much Maria ❤️ It's really nice to know that :) Thanks for watching and hopefully you're able to visit Laos at some point soon
You do really informative interviews. Excellent work! Kudos, keep it up 👍
Thanks Leonardo 😃 have a great day
Thanks 🙏 so much Chai , love your content very appreciated your time interviewing Tourists !
Glad you like them!
Lovely to meet you mate, you’re very friendly and approachable I wish you luck in the future!
Likewise 😃 thanks for saying that and have the best time in South East Asia 🤟🏼
I love Laos we are taking our boys for Laos new year. We love Laos because is lay back ,slow life. Our life here in US is always go go go.
Nice! I think it’s great you are able to check out different environments other than the US 😍 thanks for watching 😊
Definitely checking out Laos when we go to SE Asia 😍 Looks so chill and beautiful! Thanx alot Chai, again 🫶❤️
It is really 😍 you won’t regret it :) make sure you’re planning a few relaxations days in Luang Prabang 🤩 so many nice restaurants and bakeries 🤤❤️
@@Chai_Travel Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Be sure to check out the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw, where you can catch a river boat to the peaceful Muang Ngoy village. Vang Vieng has recovered from the party tourism, but for the chillest experience head down to Don Det by the Canbodian border for bike rides around the islands and the biggest waterfall by volume in southeast Asia. Haopy travels!
Who skip LAOS is really missing out...I'm traveling to LAOS every year now on!!!
Nice to see you have mentioned Cambodia. You have been to travel to Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh, and Kampot province, but Battambang is my hometown, and it is nice to hear you arrive there.
Aw that’s right. I hope to go back sometime soon again 😊
Thumbs up 👍 Champ….laos is special in its own way, love heading over there at least once a year 😎
That’s so nice. I hope already to go back again next year 🤩 now in Vang Vieng and it’s gorgeous over here 😱
Great video and a good topic my friend - I need to go to Laos 👍👋✌️✔️🙏 - lots of positive comments , I think everyone has mentioned the main reasons , but so many reasons to go - Thanks my friend 🤩
Cheers mate! And yes please do 😍 it’s 100% worth the 40usd visa cost :)
@@Chai_Travel Absolutely - the Visa , to me , is no problem 🤩
Welcome to Laos beautiful land 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
This country been through war and heartbreak and death and depression. People need to understand they do what they can to survive. Some of us who live abroad are not used to the way of life in Laos, often compared to ourselves. Negativity is everywhere if you look for it!
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The interesting factoid about Laos is that, for a big country, there are very few people. 8 million Lao vs 17m Cambodians and 70m Thais.
Thanks for visiting our country
My pleasure 🥰 thanks for watching
Love love your videos ❤❤🇱🇦🇱🇦
Chai is great with the investigative reporting! He used to be the head anchor on channel 5 action news!😅
Haha thank!
Don't forget the beaches on the Mekong down in Four Thousand Islands, some even have food and beach bars
Thank You for the positive PR to Laos :)
No problem 😊 It's quite easy to do so :D
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Thank you so much guys for do not skip Simply Beautiful Laos 👍🙏🙏
Thank you too for watching
A very enjoyable video. I've been twice. The first time (maybe 30 years ago) it was too expensive to get around.
Fifteen years later and Vietianie was buzzing and the plain of jars well worth a visit. Good people too.
Wow 30 years ago it was too expensive? I wonder why? First time for me was in 2011 and it was very enjoyable and affordable already:) thanks for watching
Laos is amazing
I look forward to travelling to Luang Prabang in the future❤
You’ll love it here 😍 so much great food and beautiful surroundings. Thanks again 🤟🏼
❤Thanks for sharing Chai
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching ❤️
@@Chai_Travel you’re so nice to all sorts of people without prejudice.Love you little brother
Thank you for visiting our country of Laos
My pleasure 😁 thank you for watching
I have been there ten years ago! The best thing to do is tubing but I’m not sure the situations at there right now. But really have an unforgettable moment at there before! 😊
You have a nice interview style
Thanks mate :)
I agree! This is an excellent channel 😊
Great to watch your video on Laos.
It is sadly neglected.
Hope you do more..
Good to see you interview a New Zealander.
More to come! Thank you for watching 🤟🏼
Better enjoy why u can now... LAOS is on the map.. Tourist will boom in 5 years from now... Expect it to be more touristy..
I loved Luang Prabang a lot but if you are not into trecking it is less interesting. But again, Luang Prabang is a most
It's the same as why people skip Brunei when they go to a Southeast Asian island nation like Malay, Indo, Sing and Phil..
Really? I think people skip Brunei because it's t0o far and the flights are too expensive.
It doesn’t have nice beaches like the Philippines or magnificent mountains scenery like vietnam, the food and culture are similar to those of thailand, to sum up it doesn’t have one big outstanding thing that other SEA countries dont have to offer. Plus the infrastructure is lacking, the weather is either too hot or too rainy. It’s unfortunate but i think the country still has potentials if advertised more properly cuz Lao people are among the most sincere and kindest people
Welcome to Laos ❤
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for VDO and mentioning Savannakhet, my hometown! Welcome all of you to Laos! I hope everyone enjoy your time in Laos. Thank you for promoting Laos!❤❤
No problem 😁 we love it here. Hopefully we’re able to visit Savannakhet some day again in the future 🤟🏼🙏
Thank your for visit our country and hope u enjoy your trip 😅😅😅❤❤
Thank you too for watching! 😃
Thanks for sharing Chai 👍🇦🇺
Always a pleasure Jack 🤟🏼
Without a doubt cause there’s no beach like next door countries
People like to visit the beach so that's probably got something to with it and people probably only visit for a few days for that reason
Laos is not talked of much. It's always Thailand and Bali.
I`ve been to Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia. Laos is next on my Asia list.
Nice! I’m sure you’ll love it!
Thank you for making this content in Laos.
Glad you enjoy it! More to come 😊
2:56 I can tell bro.not soon 7-11,Mc from Thailand will started a new branch 7-11 at this city.for the next couple months.I am sure 7-11 in this town grow 5-10 branches.I am sure.
Let's see
I'm scared of the land mines
Not landmines but unexploded bombs. Those are scattered in the mountainouse lightly inhabited area of Laos. Most places that have road are safe.
🙏 if your staying on the beaten track there is no need to worry about it.
Less tourists the better.
Why...because most people prefer beaches and night lights than mountains and nature.
Which country are you referring to that doesn't have mountains or nature?
Whats there to do in Laos besides drinking beer and go tubing on the river?
Good question. Actually Luang Prabang is great for good restaurants and bakeries, hikes and nature. It’s very layback. I think it’s a shame it’s only known to some people for tubing and drinking 😊
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Nice Sir🎉🎉
Thank you 🤗
Welcome to Laos !
Thank you 😊
People skip Laos because they fear what they do not know, and there has been no mass marketing campaign to visit such a diverse and beautiful country. TH-camrs have been doing what they can to spread the word, and word of mouth along the banana pancake trail before that. But some people aren't in the know about these forums of information. Looking forward to my trip next year, hope to spread the good word. It's grown past it's former Vang Vieng days, which i considered a reputation unfairly earned. Go the places, see the sights, meet the people, eat the food ❤
It´s not connected to the sea. Simple as that. A hot country without a real cool down possibilty. And temples there are also found in the surrounding countries. It´s just too similar to Cambodia/Thailand without any outstanding attractions. So it not really catches someones interest I guess. I had been over two years in SEA but never decided to go there^^ even my wife is from SR so it woud be not that far...
If you’ve never been I’d definitely recommend going for a few weeks. It definitely has similarities with the neighbors but is also very unique. I’d start Luang Prabang for a first visit
How to change my USD to KIP?
You’ll get roughly 2.400 to 1 usd at the moment
i just came back from vang vieng laos , for me laos is quite expensive , thailand is cheaper
Hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I actually think it depends on where you are. Laos is overall cheaper than Phuket but Chiang Mai is cheaper than Luang Prabang 🤷♂️
Same same but different ... Can be a different color, or can be like You are ordering a hamburger and get a shipping boat instead.
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Just curious...Who says people are skipping Lao?
I’ve noticed over the years a lot of people do.
Tourist figures
speaking as a Lao person myself who have been there twice. There isn't anything much to see or do. The places that you can go is mediocre and in a decrepit state.
Holle 😊😊
No proper tourism authority that effectively markets and promotes the country, which is perhaps for the better.
TIMOR LESTE & BRUNEI : dont skip me too.
I hope to visit next year 😁
Most Lao people even skip their own country and go to Thailand instead. This tells you why. 😂
Does it?
@@Chai_Travel Do you mean do they? Yes! As a matter of fact, many of them don't even want to be call Laotian but pretend to be Thai.
Hey I am Laotian, I also skip going to Laos. I get ripped off all the time, so why bother.
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@@ooooo8548Laos is a beautiful country but most Lao people I spoke to here in the USA always talk about Thailand. 😂 They pretend to be proud of being Lao but in reality they are not
Keep it raw, Laos.
Don't be swayed by other countries which are overrun by tourists. It will just ruin your place and lose your charm.
lao could be like costa rica of southeast asia, but the greed and corruption is killing this country. each of the leaders are so poor, in order to be rich they are selling their natural resources to the lowest bidder. even that, they should take the money and reinvest in the infrastructures, roads, sewer plants, canals, hotels, and others... lao can't handle for example if 5M people travel there because there is no hotels or guesthouses to accommodating tourist. if the leaders of this landlock country does it right by team up with vietnam, cambodia, and thailand as a travel destination. it's crazy!
the infrastructure of roads, for example, from kasi to sala phou koon, that road needed to be fixed and improved, but if the leader see a bigger picture that road and every roads in lao have this amazing vista. also, the government should have a weight checkpoint on those big trucks; these trucks are destroying road that had already been fixed.
lao is an amazing country, beside those few big cities dotted along the mae nam knong.
edit add: another thing i dislike lao is the slash-and-burn season, was there in lao year and a half ago, it was so smokey, had to leave sooner, its not good for those who has asthma.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏
Young tourists and old tourists are not the same.
To someone 60, 70+, Laos is a communist country. Laos is dangerous. Laos has land mines. Laos is the memories during the war 50+ years ago.
To the younger crowd : No beaches for sun bathing, no wild parties, no full moon party, no weed, no drugs, ( drugs = a long jail sentence), what is there to do all day other than trek around or look at the river?
To everyone: Laotians speak little English. There is a visa fee and papers to fill out. Few direct flights. Very few Laotians live overseas, so we never learn about them or their country. There are Vietnamese and Thais and Filipinos all over the world to create an interest.
To me, I have been visiting Laos for 20 years, and my former maid of seven years is from Vientiane. I like it there very much.
Many Lao people live overseas but they are not interested in promoting their own country rather Thailand instead. Why they promote Thailand? Maybe it has to do with the Siamese oppression of the Laos people 100 years ago.
@@imperialkhmer6146 THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. My former maid often returns from Vientiane to Jomtien where her sister has a restaurant, and she pulls on me and my friends to visit Laos now as the currency is weak.
@@dksharron Yes. Many Lao people depend on Thailand for almost everything. It's almost like the Lao country doesn't exist to them. I have met many Lao Americans here and everytime they always talk about Thailand.
@@imperialkhmer6146 I remember 10 yers ago, the Big C and similar stores in Nongkhai were packed with Laotians buying toothpaste and much more to resell in Laos.
@@dksharron Thai products are cheaper. So they do this to make big profits. By the way, am from Surin.
it's easy to recognize French lol accent aberrant 🤣
Laos fell way behind other S.E. Asia countries that welcomed tourist money. When hard line Communists ruled, through about the mid 1990’s, individual tourist visas were refused out of hand. All the Laotian Embassies nearby, like in Bangkok, Rangoon, Hanoi, would only allow visas for official groups related to government, corporate investment, civil engineering, and such. Western wanna be tourists, especially Americans, weren’t given visas at that time. To get turned down involved a long intensive interview by two Embassy officials who suspiciously demanded what you were really up to wanting to go to Laos. It was worse than when China finally allowed individual Americans in on a CITS visa that put strangers together as a guided and closely watched group. While Laos has changed tourist policy, they really have hardly let it be known and have minimally promoted tourism.
there is nothing there, no beaches, no comforts, poor infrastructure, not much cuisine, very hot, dusty, little choice in accommodations, dengue fever is rampant, Luang Prabang is French colony experience not Laos so much.
There are beaches in the south in Don Det, a lot of comfort in the north in Luang Prabang, they are working (together with the Chinese) on better infrastructure, They have amazing restaurants (not everywhere but they have a lot), The chance on getting dengue are very small. I think we have to agree to disagree ☺️
Expensive and annoying visa they need to make it free entry , expensive hotels compared to the rest of Asia. Third world infrastructure.
The hotels are affordable compared to the rest of South East Asia tbh. The visa cost is pretty high but you do get 60days for it. It’s has definitely some challenges
Laos weak scare it's the last and poor dirt not much fish meat or fruit
I don’t understand this comment 🙏
What a stupid inane, pointless question.
Is that so?
Please dont come to Laos. Keep it golden
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People don't even go to Isaan which is very similar to Laos but within a country that is one of the more popular tourist destinations. The demand isn't that high..
Why would you interview the guy from Israel, in the army too 🤮🤮
What are you on about? Not everyone in Israel is supporting the war and they are unfortunate enough to be subject to military service.
Agree not everyone but they are few and far between, the rest terrorise and sa kids.
the problem is too many pot holes on the road the government put money in their pocket don't fix the road it's beautiful country but government are suck 😂😂
🙏 I think the road are getting better and better
Laos is the only country i waisted my time going to.
Sorry you feel that way. Can you name 2 things what you didn’t like?
@@Chai_Travel Everything shut down too early. It cost money to see anything. The shops have nothing. I struggled a lot just to find a 20inch tire and it was a cheap one that didn't last. Of course, among all the other countries around, it's the only one not having access to the ocean and I'm a beach bum! The food is boring.
Thailand was ok, Cambodia was interesting, Vietnam was great, Myanmar was special . All those countries, i would go back. Laos, no.
No ocean 🤷🏻♂️ that’s why they skip.
That’s unfortunate