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Law and Crime

Thai Police Seize 358 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Smuggled from Laos

Thai police intercepted 358 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at THB 100 million (USD 2.9 million), smuggled across the Mekong River, presumably from Savannakhet Province, Laos.  Authorities suspect the drugs were intended for third countries, with Thailand serving as a transit point. In Nakhon Phanom Province, officers from the Mekong Riverine Unit...

Lao Man Arrested in Thailand for Unauthorized Employment as Driver

A Lao man was arrested in Huai Khwang zone, Thailand on 1 April for...

Laos to Strengthen Road Safety During Lao New Year

Vientiane plans to deploy 1,172 traffic police officers across 143 stations in the country...

State Inspection Authority Officials Detained as Corruption Investigation Unfolds

Four senior officials from the State Inspection Authority (SIA) and three individuals accused of...

Vietnam Makes Its Biggest Drug Factory Bust, Seizes 1.4 Tons of Ketamine

AFP - Police in Vietnam busted the country's biggest synthetic drug factory, seizing 1.4...

Lao Women Warned of Potential Human Trafficking Scam via Online Dating Proposals

Lao social media users have expressed outrage and concern about human trafficking and scams in response to an online advertisement created by single Chinese...

Railway Fencing Stolen Along Laos-China Railway

The Laos-China Railway Company has reported the theft of fencing along the railway line, raising concerns for the safety of trains and passengers. Some 26-meters...

Bokeo Police Seize Over 6 Million Amphetamine Pills

Two amphetamine traffickers were apprehended by police, who seized more than six million amphetamine pills from the couple in Ton Pheung District. Lao Security...

Sekong Police Expels Five Officials for Drug Involvement

Five police officials involved with illicit drugs have been disciplined and expelled by the police headquarters in Sekong Province. Deputy of District Police, Lieutenant Colonel...

Thailand Implements Penalty for Failure to Wear Seatbelt

Wearing a seatbelt in the rear of a vehicle will now be mandated in Thailand for passengers, with the regulation taking effect in September...

Mountain B Owner Arrested in Thailand Following Fire

Thai police arrested the owner of Mountain Bar & Bistro on Friday after a fire at the pub killed several people and injured many...