Law

Vientiane Raids Target Online Fraud Network, 63 Arrested in Latest Crackdown

On 1 August, Vientiane authorities arrested 63 people on suspicion of involvement in an alleged telecommunications fraud network during coordinated raids across six locations in Sikhottabong and Hatsayfong districts. The suspects included 57 Chinese nationals, four Lao nationals, one Cambodian, and one Thai national. The largest operation targeted a rented house...

Lao Authorities Warn Against Defaming Police on Social Media After Series of Cases

Lao authorities have warned social media users against posting content that damages the reputation...

Lao Authorities, Lao Bank Seek Legal Action Against Thai Media Over Money Laundering Claims

On 31 July, Lao authorities and Lao Development Bank (LDB) met with Thailand's Central...

Attapeu Court Sentences 15 Officials, 10 to Life for Corruption

On July 30, the Attapeu Provincial People's Court sentenced 15 provincial officials for corruption,...

Over 1,000 Detained in July as Laos Expands Cybercrime Crackdown

Lao authorities detained 1,044 suspects linked to suspected online scam operations, illegal gambling, and...

Champasack Province Enforces Fines for Free-Roaming Livestock Starting 1 August

Champasack Province has introduced strict regulations, effective 1 August, to fine individuals who allow their livestock to roam freely on public roads. Accidents involving vehicles...

Nearly 1 Million Meth Pills Seized from Lao Truck at 1st Thai-Lao Border, Driver At Large

On 28 July, nearly 1 million methamphetamine pills were taken from a Lao-registered truck at the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge in Thailand’s Nong Khai...

Gunman Kills Five in Bangkok Market Shooting Before Taking Own Life

A 61-year-old gunman opened fire at a fresh food market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on 28 July shortly after noon, killing five people and...

Lao Woman Arrested in Thailand for Involvement in Online Scam Ring

On 22 July, Thai immigration authorities arrested a 34-year-old Lao woman at the international ferry terminal in Nakhon Phanom for her alleged role in...

Bokeo Authorities Seize Over 4 Million Meth Pills in Latest Crackdown

Bokeo authorities seized more than 4.16 million methamphetamine pills and 159 packs of crystal meth in a major drug bust on 22 July.  According to...

Endangered Wildlife Found Shot in Salavan Despite Stricter Conservation Laws

Salavan Province is once again in the spotlight after the discovery of two protected wildlife species, one Greater Hog Badger and three Red-shanked Douc...