I could quite happily live in LP if not for the things you pointed out simon. 1. Decent medical care ( its bad enough in vientiane) 2. Lack of work opportunities for me. 3. Schooling for the kids aint great. 4. I would quickly get bored.
But thats not to say its not a great place. It is. But for me only for holidays. My wifes got an aunty there who bought up a shitload of land 20 years ago when no one could even spell the place. Shes sitting on a goldmine. ( should of married the auntie). Her latest project is an arty farty cafe set in a 100 year old wooden building. Can put you onto her simon . MILF. Right up your alley i reckon. She might even buy YOU a hotel. Thank me later.