That's the same all over the world. Doesn't make these senseless laws right though. A person has zero say where he was born, where he wants to live and work. No one can choose. All that those immigration officers around the world tells you is "go home!" What if I don't have home and doesn't feel belong.
yes i have checked already it is very expensive or/and with a long connection in Vientiane, like very long connection. So that is not an option. No direct flight either when i must to fly