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Law and Crime

Teen Girl’s Taxi Ride Turns into Nightmare: Harassment Case Reported

A 17-year-old Lao girl, identified only as Dao – a pseudonym to protect her identity, was reportedly harassed by a taxi driver on 19 April, shortly after Lao New Year. She was on her way to her employer’s house in Nongtha Tai village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, where she...

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...

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...

Champasack Man Arrested for Poisoning Two Children

A man has been arrested in Champasack Province on murder charges after poisoning two young children and hospitalizing their parents. The 58-year-old man stands accused...

Authorities Destroy 153 Hectares of Opium Poppy Plantations in Luang Prabang

Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have destroyed over 153 hectares of opium poppy plantations. According to a report by Lao Security News, police in Luang...

Dump Truck Drivers Receive Training To Reduce Accidents

Authorities in Savannakhet Province have provided training for dump truck drivers who overfill trays with sand, causing traffic hazards. Traffic authorities are holding training sessions...

Thailand Uses Sniffer Dogs to Uncover Smuggled Pork from Laos

Customs officials in Thailand have trained dogs to sniff for pork to prevent the meat from being smuggled across the border from Laos. The sniffer...

Laos Slashes Quarantine Measures for New Arrivals and Returning Residents

Laos has announced it has cut the required quarantine period for new arrivals from 14 days to just seven days for certain types of...

Shots Fired as Unpaid Chinese Workers Protest in Khammouane

Chinese workers staged a protest at the Sino-Agri Potash Company in Khammouane Province on Sunday after working without pay. Some 35 laborers, all Chinese nationals,...