For those of you with an idealistic view of Lao and Laotians


Word Of Warning In Vientiane

I was recently travelling in Laos, I met three gay locals (guy, sur and sol if thats the real alias), I enjoyed their company over a milkshake, they offered to bring me to the only gay bar in town.

I enjoyed the first part of the evening but cant remember the second part, I woke up to find all my valuables gone, including passport, money, phone etc.

I had been drugged and was the victim of Laos thives. When I awoke I had a massive head ache and felt very tired and groggy.

This is my second time to the Laos capital and in general the people are very nice. When I spoke about this to some local expats they said that this particular type of crime is becoming very common in Vientiane amonst a specific group of gay locals.

For any one who has experienced this type of crime before they know problems that this causes you and the terrible feeling that stays with you.

Take extra care with new gay friends in Vientiane.