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399 Don Det Island, Southern Laos, Johnnys Bungalows. Johnny had a Lao friend from Dallas visiting this morning and the three of us had breakfast on this my last morning on Don Det. Boy did I get an earful about how this government really operates! A fascinating, insiders look. Johnny told me he pays $300 a month for electricity here. Its not based on use. Its $300 a month whether you use it constantly or not at all. A guy from the electric company comes out, looks at your place and decides how much you pay per month. You can imagine the negotiations that take place behind the scenes! He also pays $1,500 a year in real estate taxes which is a lot when your best bungalow rents for $19 a night and the others go for $6 to $10 a night.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:53:39 +0000

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