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Law and Crime

Death Toll Rises to Eight, Two Missing in Saraburi Factory Blaze

A fire that broke out on 30 June at a tissue paper factory in Saraburi’s Hemaraj Industrial Estate has claimed at least eight lives, with two people still missing and over 20 others injured, according to local authorities. The fire started around noon in a large three-story warehouse covering more...

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day

Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June...

Dutch National Caught with Heroin at Wattay Airport Ahead of Belgium Flight

On 25 June, customs officers at Wattay International Airport arrested a 70-year-old Dutch national...

Two Lao Nationals Detained in Thailand with Wildlife Carcasses in Trafficking Crackdown

Thai officials have arrested two Lao nationals caught trafficking over 100 kilograms of wildlife...

World Drug Day: Laos Steps Up Fight Against Drug Abuse, Trafficking

Each year on 26 June, the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse...

Savannakhet Civil Servant Dismissed After Missing More Than 400 Days of Work

A civil servant in Savannakhet Province has been dismissed by the government after being absent from work for more than 400 days in three...

Methamphetamines Found in Parcels Shipped from Germany to Laos

Customs officials in Thailand have intercepted 23 kilograms of crystal methamphetamines mailed from Germany to Laos. The haul, worth about USD 1.5 million, was discovered...

Over 800 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in 2021

Over 800 people were killed in road accidents across Laos last year, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk or reckless driving. Despite the...

Covid Curbs Dampen New Year Celebrations in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital are to enforce a ban on the service of alcohol during international New Year celebrations. The Vientiane Capital Covid Taskforce has...

Police Warn of Increased Surveillance on Expressway During New Year Holiday

Police have warned that speed tests and breathalyzers will be used on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway during the holiday period. According to a...

Man Arrested for Attempting to Courier 70,000 Methamphetamine Pills

A Savannakhet man has been arrested for attempting to send 70,000 methamphetamine pills with a courier service. Some 72,000 methamphetamine pills were packaged in cardboard...