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Law and Crime

Authorities Seize Over 20 Million Meth Pills in Bokeo, Suspects Still at Large

On 21 April, Lao authorities seized more than 20 million methamphetamine pills in Bokeo Province, though the suspects remain at large, according to a report from the Ministry of Public Security. Police first spotted a white ten-wheeled truck traveling from Ton Pherng District toward a police checkpoint at approximately 6:30...

Seven Dead, 53 Injured in Bus Crash in Prachinburi, Thailand

A bus crash in Thailand’s Prachinburi Province on 21 April claimed seven lives and...

Asian Scam Center Crime Gangs Expanding Worldwide, UN Reports

AFP - Asian crime networks running multi-billion-dollar cyber scam centers are expanding their operations...

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...

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...

Group Arrested for Theft of Railway Components in Luang Prabang

Three men and a woman have been detained by police in Luang Prabang Province after being found stealing railway components along the Laos-China Railway. According...

Authorities Seize and Destroy Over 200 Kg of Wildlife Parts in Northern Laos

Authorities in northern Laos have seized and destroyed over 200 kilograms of wildlife parts that had been openly on sale at fresh markets. Officers from...

Over Ten Tons of Illicit Drugs Recovered in Three Months by Police in Laos

Police in Laos have seized over fourteen metric tons of illegal drugs over the last three months across the country. Deputy Director of the Central...

Man Charged for Theft of Fencing Along Laos-China Railway

A man in Vientiane Capital has been formally charged by police for the theft of fencing along the Laos-China Railway. Police in Vientiane Capital reported...

Laos Issues New Regulations on National Dress

Laos has issued a decree on national dress that outlines the details of traditional clothing to be worn during ceremonial events. The decree, issued on...

Child Labor Still Prevalent in Laos Tourism Industry

Authorities in Laos have admitted that child labor remains an issue for the country, with underage workers still employed in the tourism industry. Child labor...