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Law and Crime

Over 160 Accidents, 15 Deaths Reported During 2025 Lao New Year Celebrations

The 2025 Lao New Year celebrations, held from 14 to 16 April, saw 15 fatalities and over 160 road accidents nationwide. This is a notable drop from the same period in 2024 when Lao New Year celebrations resulted in 316 traffic accidents nationwide, claiming 33 lives, injuring 594 people, and...

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...

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...

Vientiane Capital to Take Harder Stance on Crime, Social Issues

Authorities have pledged to work harder to resolve social problems in Vientiane Capital, vowing to reduce traffic accidents, drug trafficking, and violent crime. Mayor of...

Thai Tour Bus Crash Kills Six in Savannakhet

Thai and Lao nationals heading back from Vietnam were killed in a bus tour accident in Savannakhet Sunday evening. Radio Thai Mukdahan reports that the...

Wildlife Sold Openly at Markets in Vientiane Capital

Wildlife on display at markets in Vientiane Capital remains a common sight, despite efforts by authorities to curb the practice. Vendors at fresh markets...

Pakse-Bangkok Bus Collides with Motorcycle in Thailand

A Lao-Thai international bus on the Pakse-Bangkok route collided with a motorbike and fell over in a ditch yesterday evening in Burrirum province, Thailand....

Laos Fraudster Phonethip Xaypanya Arrested in Thailand

Thai immigration police have confirmed the arrest of Phonethip Xaypanya, known as Jie Thip, who fled Laos after defrauding hundreds of people. Phonethip and her...

Obsolete System, Corruption Delay Land Title Registration

The Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment commented on the delay of land registration during the 2nd National Assembly Session on 22 July.  Mr. Bounsom...