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Law and Crime

Teen Attacks Ex-Girlfriend During Hmong New Year Festival

On 1 January, a teenage boy attacked his ex-girlfriend during the Hmong New Year celebrations  in Yuan village, Paek district, Xieng Khouang after seeing the girl attending the festival with another man.  According to the Xieng Khouang Public Security Office, the 15-year-old boy, in a fit of rage, confronted her,...

Bank of Laos Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Yuan Bills in Luang Prabang

The Bank of Laos in Luang Prabang has issued a warning about counterfeit banknotes...

Groom Killed at His Wedding, Suspect Arrested

Murder at Wedding in Xayaboury.   A wedding celebration turned to tragedy on the evening of...

Lao Police Tackle 7,350 Criminal Cases in 2024

The Lao police handled a total of 7,350 criminal cases in 2024, said Soulina...

Lao Police Bust Nine Fraud Rings, Seize Thousands of Devices in 2024

Lao authorities successfully dismantled nine call center fraud operations in the Golden Triangle Special...

Thailand to Accept Over 160,000 Migrant Workers

Thailand plans to employ more than 160,000 migrant workers to reduce the number of illegal workers entering the country without quarantine.  According to the Thai...

Police Seize Over 10,000,000 Amphetamine Pills in Bokeo Province 

Bokeo authorities seized over 10,000,000 amphetamine pills from two suspects on Friday. Two men from Bokeo and Xieng Khouang provinces have been caught with 12,000,000 amphetamine...

Vientiane-Vang Vieng Expressway Resumes Operation After Shooting 

The Vientiane-Vang Vieng expressway continues to operate and ensure customer safety following a shooting at the exit tunnel between Hin Heup and Vientiane. Vientiane...

Officials in Vietnam Connected to Covid Scams 

Vietnam’s Covid-19 test kits and repatriation flights, which cost flyers exorbitant amounts of money during an already difficult time, were reportedly earning profits for...

Thousands of Lao Nationals Illegally Employed in Malaysia 

Approximately 2,000 Lao workers are unregistered and working illegally in Malaysia. Vientiane Times reports that Lao authorities intend to collaborate with Malaysian counterparts to...

Officials Filmed Drinking with Minors Causes Uproar on Social Media

Police officials in Xieng Khouang Province appeared in a video drinking alcohol with two young female students believed to be under 18 years old. The...