Circular No. 05 TC/NT Supplementing the Remuneration System for Officials and Staff Working Long-Term in Paksan and Short-Term in Vientiane

This Circular regulates the remuneration system for officials and staff working long-term in Paksan and short-term in Vientiane, converting from US dollars to Kip. The minimum living allowance for each type of official is specifically stipulated.

Document No.05 TC/NT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byNguyễn Ly — Thứ trưởng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorFinance
FieldLabourWagesRemuneration
Issued date26/03/1977
Effective date01/04/1977
Expiry date01/10/1999
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Circular regulates the remuneration system for officials and staff working long-term in Paksan and short-term in Vientiane, converting from US dollars to Kip. The minimum living allowance for each type of official is specifically stipulated.

Scope of application

Officials and staff working long-term in Paksan and short-term in Vientiane

Key points

  • Officials working long-term in Paksan → receive the minimum living allowance: Type 1 (34,000 Kip), Type 2 (30,000 Kip), Type 3 (28,000 Kip)
  • Officials working short-term in Vientiane → food standard: A (1,716 Kip + 303 Kip = 2,019 Kip), B (1,400 Kip + 245 Kip = 1,645 Kip), C (1,085 Kip + 187 Kip = 1,272 Kip)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps officials and staff working abroad enjoy remuneration commensurate with local conditions.
  • Negative impact: State expenses increase due to the conversion from US dollars to Kip.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum living allowance for officials working long-term in Paksan?

Type 1: 34,000 Kip, Type 2: 30,000 Kip, Type 3: 28,000 Kip.

What are the food standards provided to officials working short-term in Vientiane?

Type A: 1,716 Kip + 303 Kip = 2,019 Kip, Type B: 1,400 Kip + 245 Kip = 1,645 Kip, Type C: 1,085 Kip + 187 Kip = 1,272 Kip.

When does this Circular take effect?

From April 1, 1977.

Is it necessary to report to the Ministry of Finance when implementing this Circular?

Agreed, it is requested that ministries and sectors with officials on duty in Paksan and Vientiane promptly report to the Ministry of Finance for research and resolution.

To whom does this remuneration system apply?

It applies to officials and staff working long-term in Paksan and short-term in Vientiane.

Full text

CIRCULAR

Supplementing the benefits system for officials and staff working long-term in Paksan and short-term in Vientiane

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 Considering the current price and monetary situation in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Finance issued Decision No. 76 on March 8, 1977, adjusting the minimum living allowance for officials and staff working at the Embassy to be paid in Kip at 35,000 Kip starting from April 1, 1977.

Therefore, the benefits system for officials and staff working long-term in Paksan, which was previously stipulated to be paid in US dollars according to Circular No. 15-TC/NT dated April 15, 1975, is now also adjusted and converted to payment in Kip as follows:

: Heads and deputy heads with positions equivalent to Deputy Director or higher of a ministry or department: 34,000 Kip

Type 1: Heads and deputy heads with positions lower than Deputy Director of a ministry or department: 30,000 Kip

Type 2: Other officials and staff: 28,000 Kip.

Type 3At the same time, the meal allowance standard for our officials and staff working short-term in Vientiane, which was previously stipulated to be paid in US dollars according to Circular No. 198-TC/NT dated July 16, 1975 of the Ministry of Finance, is now temporarily revised as follows:

Meal allowance standard

Type of cadre

Consumption allowance standard

1,716 Kip

(*) The basis for budgeting expenses is based on the current regulations of the Ministry of Finance regarding travel expenses for civil servants and employees of the State going on short-term business trips abroad funded by the state budget.

A

303 Kip

2,019 Kip

1,400 Kip

B

245 Kip

1,085 Kip

1.645 ---

C

187 Kip

This notification shall take effect from April 1, 1977. During implementation, it is requested that relevant ministries and sectors with officials working in Paksan and Vientiane promptly report back to the Ministry of Finance for study and resolution.

1.272 ---

This notification shall take effect from April 1, 1977. During its implementation, it is requested that the Ministries and sectors with staff on assignment in Paksan and Vientiane promptly report to the Ministry of Finance for study and resolution. /./

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