Law and Crime

Laos Moves to Update Electricity Law for Energy Sector Shift

Laos is moving to update its electricity sector as the government prepares to adopt a revised Electricity Law aimed at supporting a greener, more modern and sustainable energy system. The current Electricity Law, adopted in 2017, no longer fully reflects changes in how electricity is generated, traded and managed, according...

Laos Intensifies Crackdown on Cybercrime, Foreign Suspects Handed Over

gambling, and immigration violations across Vientiane, Bokeo, and Savannakhet provinces. Authorities detained hundreds of suspects...

US Court Strikes Down 75-Country Visa Pause, but Ruling Does Not Lift Laos Travel Ban

A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that paused immigrant...

Laos Arrests More Than 550 in August Scam Crackdown

Laos has detained more than 550 people in raids targeting online scams and illegal...

Laos Seizes Nearly 1.8 Tonnes of Suspected Ivory, Black Panther Remains in Bolikhamxay Raid

On 16 August, Lao authorities detained 11 foreign nationals in connection with a wildlife...

Thai Man Openly Sells Counterfeit Banknotes Online

Authorities in Thailand are looking for a man believed to be on the run after openly advertising the sale of counterfeit Thai currency online. Khaosod...

Thai Motorcyclist Arrested for Illegally Crossing Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Police in Mukdahan Province apprehended a Thai national following an illegal border crossing with a motorcycle at the Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge on Monday....

Laos Sends Message of Condolence to Nepal After Yeti Airlines Crash

Laos has sent a letter of condolence to the government and the people of Nepal regarding a recent airplane crash that claimed the lives...

Laos National Identity Card System Back Online

Laos' national identity card system is now back online after being out of order for five months and preventing citizens from receiving identity cards. The...

Lao Migrant Workers Thought to Be Among 11 Dead in Thai Road Accident

A road accident in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province on Saturday night may have claimed the lives of Lao migrant workers. According to Thairath, the Amnad...

Police in Vientiane Capital Destroy Banned Fireworks

Police in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital have destroyed fireworks that were imported illegally into the country. Lt. Col Somcith Phongsavanh, Deputy of the Economic...