I am sure the negative posts were from individuals who have either experienced what they wrote or know someone who has and just wanted to watch out for you. Living in Laos, like Thailand, is something that can turn into a great experience, or one that is not so great. Hoping you have a great one.

We would be interested in hearing how you feel about the move after a year or so. Perspectives change and one learns much more about their living environment by then and it is always informative to hear what people have to say.

Good Luck