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High-ranking Police Officer Arrested on Drug Charges

Police officer arrested on drug charges

Authorities in Hadsaifong District, Vientiane Capital have arrested a Police Lieutenant Colonel in possession of more than 500 amphetamine tablets.

68 Killed in Road Accidents Last Month

Road Accidents Continue to Plague Vientiane Capital

The road toll for Laos in August reached 68, with the majority of accidents being caused by drunk drivers.

Government-Approved Covid-19 Quarantine Hotels in Vientiane Capital

Vientiane Capital Quarantine Hotels (Photo by Crowne Plaza)

Entrance into Laos is possible for foreigners under some circumstances, including those who hold diplomatic or official passports or are attached to international organizations. Anyone arriving in Laos must enter into quarantine for fourteen days at either a state-designated quarantine center or a government-approved quarantine hotel.

LOCA Introduces Pickup Truck Service on Ride-Share Platform

Loca Pickup Truck Service

The LOCA ride-hailing service has announced that due to an overwhelming number of requests, the platform will be adding a pickup truck service.

Bokeo Gets Tough on Illegal Signage

Bokeo Province Gets Tough on Signs

Authorities in Bokeo Province have cracked down on illegal signage that does not comply with Lao laws and regulations or is inconsistent with Lao culture.

Cambodia Plans Controversial New Internet Firewall

Cambodia to install internet firewall
Cambodian browses the internet at a local cafe (Photo: Vanna)

Cambodia has laid plans to route its internet traffic through a national internet gateway that will allow the country to limit certain content.

Lao Telecom Launches 5G Network in Laos

Lao Telecom 5G System

Lao Telecommunications (Lao Telecom) has officially launched its 5G network, the first of its kind for Laos.

Facebook and Mekong River Commission Partner to Send Flood Alerts

Mekong River

Facebook and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat have launched a collaborative initiative to provide early flood alert and drought monitoring information to riparian communities and governments in the Lower Mekong region.