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[yugen]

I assume this would be difficult to do since there isn't even a Laos category here. I fell in love with the country when I visited Luang Prabang two years ago. There must be some kind of work in Vientiane I would imagine. Anyone have any experience living or teaching there?
Thanks....

[DHAPhotography]

Try the "General Asia" Forum. There are a couple of threads on this topic. In a nutshell, there are few good paying jobs and the NGOs have caused ridiculous prices compared to the rest of southeast Asia.

[Gusss]

Just got back from Vientienne - we were told there is a big demand for native speakers at the university - nothing more concrete than that Im afraid - and bear in mind - Laos is more expensive than Thailand.

[Mr. English]

I have read several posts that say that Laos is expensive, or more expensive than Thailand. I spent about two weeks in Thailand, first Bangkok and then Chiang Mai, in late December/early January 2006-7, and then three weeks in Laos in January 2007, two weeks in Vientiane and the other week around a little. Luang Prabang, where I stayed a few days, was expensive, but otherwise I found Laos to be cheaper than Thailand. I stayed in a nice hotel in Vientiane for $12 U.S. a night, less than I had paid in Thailand, and though I don't remember the exact prices any more I do remember noticing that the price of a massage dropped noticeably after I crossed into Laos. Have things changed since early 2007?