My Life in Laos part 05 (Anou Savali)

Since I am moving to Laos this would be a good opportunity for us to enjoy the Lao language and culture together.

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[siharat]

I'm very happy to hear of your love for our country and wanting to contribute to our society! There are a few Web/Graphic Design companies in Laos that could use your skills. With your credentials I don't think you will have too much trouble in finding a job here. Let me know if you visit Lao again and I can definitely introduce you to some companies. Good Luck and hope to see you in Laos!

[boonemee]

You said, moving back to laos meaning you live there right?.. what will you do there? what type of work that you planed to have?

[siharat]

@boonemee I went there as a trainer but ended up being the Senior IT manager. Lots have happened over the years and I am still in Laos but now doing my own business as a web programmer. I realize it's been a long time since I've posted a video and update but I do have 2 more videos to share very soon. Thanks for your question.

[boonemee]

@siharat .. good, in term of businesses in Laos I believe IT, Telecoms, internet, wireless are fast growing secter, how fast is the internet in Laos?,. how about doing business with foreign investors who wanted to do with businesses with Laos, or working for lao government what type of positon you may have? other things you can own like touring, lodging and small banking businesses... well when to focus about businesses we need to understand that the consumers/customers are limited and poor.

[siharat]

Internet in Laos is a bit costly for the speed compared to the US. For eg. a 128k speed is about $50/mnth here. Right now the popular Internet is connecting a USB G3 tech to the comp. There are diff prices with competitors but I still consider it costly.

I don't have much knowledge about doing foreign and govt business. My business is focused on my US clients but working from Laos. IT in Laos is growing very fast and I think you'd be surprise with the prices clients are willing to pay.

[boonemee]

@siharat .U moved to Laos voluntary on your own, your US clients are based what type of business? pay?. Internet 128k speed is poor but wireless USB 3G modem + router - how many PCs/Laptops that we can connect to it? In USA 4G just came out Jun.10 under WIMAX , LTE 4G will be out early next year. My background are: IT, banking & understand well withGOV./political issues. Laos is most corruption nation so is USA. I'll be retired in2017 pension from BofA, 401k, +investment & I will be OK in laos.

[siharat]

@boonemee Yes, this time I moved here on my own. I do web data mining and web development. I haven't tested the 3G much so I don't know the performance with the number of computers. Seven years until retirement. Laos would be a great place to retire with your pension and money. My dad gets full retirement here in July and I have plans for him to visit Laos and see what he thinks.

[bigfro9]

Great videos bro! You're living my dream. Like you, I was born in '77 and came to the US in 1980. I've been back 4 times since and last time was Dec '09 to mid Jan '10. Something struck a cord in me and made me truly think about moving back for good also. My dad retires next year and wants to move back for good, so I'm looking at what kind of opportunities there would be for me as far as work, besides teaching English. I've got a degree in Web/Graphic Design, think they'd hire me? My Laos is OK.

[po3144]

hey brother: Siharat, have you got an e-mail address? I am coming to Laos too...would be good to catch up with you- I love all your videos! and would also be interesting to learn more about your life in Laos

Catch ya!

[boonemee]

@siharat . Yes, Laos is great place to retire and it is also my hometown, I am single parent when I am done taking care of my two children then I'm home free, my son will be graduated from college in 2017 he will be an army officer as second lieutenant, my daughter will probably be 2nd year of college at that time and also my house(worth 200k) will be paid off at the same year(2017) will sell the house, take all cash to invest in Laos/thailand. I'ill say good bye to land of free & lonely place