Our lao people always say.....we are rich...the government is poor. We always have something to give and offer. We will not go hungry and homeless. Amazing Heeeh!
@@tommyrangsy6743 Hahaha! Once again you wrote well for a stupid statement and as much small brain you have I have to inform you that Lao people pay tax! Example the tax on products is already part of the price you pay and also USA is not the best in the world as seen what happened in Capitol Hill couples days ago! Its time to realized that....
I agree 100% with you. I’m living the Thai version of what you’re doing there in Laos. My little village, the people don’t really have anything, but they are generally very happy. I love living the simple life here with them. I’ve never felt more a part of a community than I do here. I love my Thai family, relatives and all the neighbors. I feel fortunate having money as a retired expat living here. I have found the best way I can “help” is just sharing food. Nobody here needs the latest iPhone or other crap.
I'm hoping for Muay Thai to start taking off in the US. You see fighters that have trained and fought since childhood, helping to feed their families. But the respect, honor, and genuinely caring and kind as well. I'm hoping for that joy of life and community to rub off on US sports. I just feel that this kind of sport has nothing but potential to show you don't have to hate or be mad at your opponent. It's all business in the ring - but the second the fight is over, it's all love.
@@mrmartin2079 to be fair, what value are you without your dollars anywhere, even if you do speak the language, and odds are you don't, it's not like you'll be making them laugh any time soon and become the village joker. They might grow to love you as a singer, if you're really good at that, Thais love their karaoke, but other than that there just isn't much you can bring to the table.
Hi pal! I agree 100% with what you said. I opened my eyes when I visited and saw exactly how the people have very little but more happiness in their lives then most of us here. Peace and harmony without all the tech...time stopped when I was there! Love it!!!
when i first moved to thailand 7 years ago i told people back home it was like going back to the 60s with mom and pops and much less regs and more laid back!! now after watching your vids im interested in moving to the 1940s lao.. lol i want more laid back!! open up countrys.. thanks guys
@@MyBelch oh wow. I couldn't reside there. I have to have a steady job & income. Vacationing wise is good, but I have to raise my kids here in the states
@@viexay Nope. I'm retired and have a pension and investments that make my life here very comfortable. The US is toxic with divisive politics, stupidity, horrible schools, hate everywhere, dumb idiots believing fake news, media-driven fantasies and work till you die ethos created by mindless consumerism. America is fukt. Keep it.
poor people in the usa seem to never lack excess body weight, tattoos, hair braids, nail jobs, new smart phones, free time, health insurance, food cards, anger... the less materially abundant people who i have met in s.e. asia only want a job. americans who complain about an oppressive life in the usa have no idea what is true poverty.
I'm curious which poor Americans are you speaking of. The ones who earn 50 to 100 thousand a year and think their poor or the ones who earn south of $20,000 a year and many times closer to $10,000 a year. The goal should not be to compare poverty in different countries but to address poverty worldwide so that no one has to suffer.
Actually most poor Americans don’t have health insurance. Anyway, so what if somebody has a tattoo or false nails? As if saving a couple hundred on not doing that would have bailed them out of poverty. That’s a flawed theory wealthy people love to recite. “Maybe if you didn’t buy fast food you wouldn’t be poor.” As if. Those living below the poverty line are making well under 20000 which is not enough in a lot of parts of this country to support yourself let alone multiple people. No amount of scraping by and saving and refusing to indulge in a single want or impulse that could make life more bearable would change that. A lot of Americans are only one paycheck away from homeless. You can’t call that abundance no matter what it’s compared to. Some are over weight because fattening foods like ramen is what’s cheapest, not because they spend a ton on food. Yes compared to poor people in third world countries it’s a life with more luxuries, and so what? Everything is relative. Is somebody supposed to be happy with scraping by at a minimum wage job, barely affording rent and groceries, unable to plan for the future, just because another person has it worse? Somebody always has it worse.
Living in Laos for a few years certainly helps you to re-evaluate what is most important in life. Most people don't have much but they always have a smile and take care of each other.
Very nice video! This really puts things into perspective. I'm from the United States/ California and I see way more poverty! You really nailed it. A simple way of life with your family and friends is everything! People who look out for each other.
Hi Todd. I don’t understand how anyone can give you a Thumbs Down when it comes to your videos. You truly give us a feeling we are there with you on your daily adventures. Annie and I still watch all your videos. We are getting caught up from a few weeks off of watching. Each episode brings new creativity in your editing, music selections and drone photography. Just amazing. Curious...Do you ever travel South to like the Cambodia border? Southern Laos is an area I have not seen. Maybe it’s a very long travel and not that accessible. Thanks for providing such a great service to all. Michael
Hi Michael, thank you. Yeah, there's always going to be some. Maybe they clicked on the video thinking they were getting something else. Maybe I get under their skin lol. One thing I have learnt creating videos is.. you can't please everybody. 😁 Thank you for your kind words. Really nice hearing feedback such as this. All the best for 2021 🙏
Merry Christmas Todd and neenee,mate when l was living in rural Thailand l loved it no need for all materialistic thinks we have here which brings stress free life and happiness as funny as it sounds to many
Great views and excellent commentary. I have never been to Laos. But only to VN and I fully agree what you said about poverty. In my western mind, I saw the poor in the country as having a tough life or not having a good life. But after spending time in the countryside, I saw how everyone is very happy and very friendly. Also in the US . You can associate a poor area or poor neighborhood with high crime. While in VN that is not true. Yes there is crime there but nothing like LA or any metro area in the US. Really good to see this side of Laos. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Went to Laos a few times. Always commented how people were much happier than myself while not having much. Always was envious even thou i live in a western country. They have much more balance in life; focusing on family and community. Something i find lacking in the West. Big houses & fancy cars. These people would always give you the time of day; and have a chat. Something so basic and simple.
Western world wouldn't understand poverty like this, there happy they just get on with it, grow what to eat, I've seen slot it's amazing how people band together. Keep this going it's amazing viewing, can make you cry , but there resilient, thanks Todd and neene for showing this merry Xmas to you both
I was amazed by your video......these people can teach us so much about been so happy and content with very little of the things we think make us happy.....or whole....we should all learn from it....great video.
Hi Todd and Neenee, good to see you enjoying Lao! I can fully agree in that Lao people and country is so relaxing because of the happyness of the people. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. 🎅 Ans stay happy! PS.: My biggest christmas present is when we can return to our home in Songkone area.
Lao people have something we seem to have lost... A sense of community and family. Happiness is found through this and sharing of food and things you have is quite normal. It's a different way of life than us Westerners are used to, but it's not poorer in every facet.
I'm so puzzled that I barely get by on teaching salary here of $90K a year but my uncle in Laos can survive on $50 a month. He doesn't have a mortgage, car insurance. His electricity bill is $3 a month if he uses 3-4 light bulbs. His food is mostly grown in his backyard. They are not in poverty. They are in livelihood. The only bad thing where he lives is poor water quality. Two of his four sons died from kidney stones that the doctors there have no idea about percutaneous nephrolithotomy so they just pray to ancestors.
Merry Christmas to you and Neenee. Thanks so much for these wonderful and informative videos. You are both documenting Laos so beautifully. And you both have such a wonderful way of sharing your experiences. Lots of love 💕
I had the privilege to work in Lao in 2013 & 2014. I mostly agree with your comments on there level of contentment beautiful country, wonderful people. I hope to go back someday and take my wife.
I've never been to Muang Et. I'm adding that to my to go list. It looked quite peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for sharing and thank you fro being frank about everything. As is expected from an Aussie.
@@NowinLao thanks mate! I love life in SEA. I've done many many trips there and it's by far the best lifestyle in my opinion. My wife is Thai and although we live together in Australia right now, we plan to retire in Thailand. Laos is a beautiful country. I've visited Vang Vieng, Vientiane and a favorite of mine Luang Prabang. Enjoy your Sunday too 👍
Simple life,,look very easy going,,no stressed out people,, LUCKY,,not all Western lifestyle is ABSOLUTELY terrific,,, they are better off than most on this planet.
The market was simply so colorful, with amazing sights each way you turn, How many Beerlaos had you and Neenee had before that walk home? 😁 Happy Christmas to you both and hoping for a better New Year for us all. 👍👍😁😁
Beautiful video. I agree with the sentiment. What may be lacking in material gains is dwarfed by the wealth of their spirits. The mindset of community and of helping each other no matter how small it seems, keeps me humble. Thanks for this video.
Very interesting video. Not sure how I found this channel but I did subscribe. Maybe it was because I was watching friends vlog from Dumaguete Philippines. Laos looks very nice. I work with some Laotians at Disney.
Thank you for this really nice video. Really gave me a peaceful feeling, which I SOO needed tonight. It’s Christmas Eve and I’m feeling the stress of it. Every one seems to have so many “needs”. Well, my family anyway. Would be nice if simply being together was enough. I’m going into tomorrow being grateful, peaceful and content. ✌🏼and ❤️to you both NeeNee and Todd.
Thanks for ride.....it’s easy to be jealous of the poverty if you will....a peaceful existence and still miles of smiles...inshallah I’ll be there soon enough....
Poverty here does have better aspects to it than urban poverty (I previously commented exactly that on one of Todd’s other videos), but let’s also not ‘romanticise’ rural poverty too much either. There is beauty in it definitely, but there are also darker sides which those of us who don’t live the day to day reality of it don’t/can’t understand.
Wet market's get a bad rap, but they could use one there. Stall's made of concrete, each with running water and a drainage system. Instead of setting up on a blanket on the floor.
I agree with you Todd 100% the happiest people I've seen around the world are the ones that don't have all that materialistic stuff. They seem really happy
Todd living in Canada work 9-5 just paying half of my monthly salary on housing,hoping visit vientiane soon,neenee getting better with her english 🇱🇦🇨🇦.
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where I live, people do grown their own food, and some sell at local stores, or outdoor farmer markets, but otherwise I agree 100% people here dont want to be happy, they always want more, & are mad or depressed because they dont have or cant get what they want.
Such a calm and laid back life... so different from the west. I'm an expat looking for a different life. Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam are very attractive to me. Visas seem to be the only problem. Vietnam is difficult. What about Laos? Is it difficult for a westerner to get a visa to live there?
