Law and Crime

Luang Prabang Cracks Down on Traffic in World Heritage Zone

The Luang Prabang City Administrative Committee has issued a new traffic notice aimed at reducing congestion and improving road order in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Area, with fines in place for violators. The latest measures build on steps already taken earlier this year. In February, the Luang Prabang Department of...

Laos Assists South Korea in Arrest of 14 Suspects Linked to Overseas Fraud Network

Lao security forces assisted South Korean authorities in arresting 14 Korean nationals operating an...

Lao Government Strengthens Rubber Industry Management with New Decree

In a renewed effort to regulate the rapidly expanding rubber industry and address growing...

Police Launch Three-Month Guidance Phase to Ease Traffic Overhaul in Vientiane

A new traffic system designed to accommodate the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) caused...

Group of Teenagers Arrested for Robbery Spree in Vientiane

Vientiane authorities have arrested a group of 16 teenagers for using knives and machetes...

Luang Prabang Cracks Down on Traffic in World Heritage Zone

The Luang Prabang City Administrative Committee has issued a new traffic notice aimed at reducing congestion and improving road order in the city's UNESCO...

Laos Assists South Korea in Arrest of 14 Suspects Linked to Overseas Fraud Network

Lao security forces assisted South Korean authorities in arresting 14 Korean nationals operating an online scam call center in Laos, according to South Korean...

Lao Government Strengthens Rubber Industry Management with New Decree

In a renewed effort to regulate the rapidly expanding rubber industry and address growing concerns over forest loss, the Lao government has issued a...

Police Launch Three-Month Guidance Phase to Ease Traffic Overhaul in Vientiane

A new traffic system designed to accommodate the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) caused significant confusion for Vientiane commuters this morning. With long queues...

Group of Teenagers Arrested for Robbery Spree in Vientiane

Vientiane authorities have arrested a group of 16 teenagers for using knives and machetes to rob people across various areas of the capital, including...

Rising Bad Air Quality Levels Expose Waste Issues, World Bank Funds Major Reform

Air pollution in Laos is worsening, with PM2.5 levels across southern provinces now reaching concentrations that pose risks to public health, according to data...