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Law and Crime

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao National, Seize Over 2,200 Rounds of Guns

On 15 September, they arrested three Lao nationals in Khon Kaen for working illegally on tourist visas during a nationwide crackdown. In the first case, Kalasin provincial police arrested Wichai Jaichuang, 24, a resident of Khon Kaen Province, who was wanted under a Criminal Court warrant for his role in...

Two Former EDL Officials Detained Over Transmission Line Corruption

The Lao government uncovered a new corruption case in a transmission line project, detaining...

Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from...

US Orders Release of Lao Refugee Facing Deportation

Alan Phetsadakone, a 47-year-old Lao refugee in the United States, was released from federal...

Thai Nationals Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Laos, 800,000 Pills Seized

Vientiane provincial authorities have arrested two Thai nationals in connection with a major drug...

Two Rescued After Botched Illegal Mining Operation in Savannakhet

Two people have been rescued after becoming trapped in a mine shaft while illegally mining gold and malachite at Sepon in Savannakhet Province. According to...

Police in Laos Seize Over Three Tons of Amphetamines in Massive Bust

Authorities in Bokeo Province, Laos, have arrested four drug traffickers and seized over 3.64 tons of amphetamines. The bust was made on Tuesday in Houay...

Deputy Mayor Orders Ban on Firecrackers in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have issued an order prohibiting the import, sale, and usage of firecrackers without authorization. According to a notice issued by the...

Laos Moves Up Six Positions in Corruption Index for 2021

Laos has risen six places to 128th on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2021, moving up with a few other Southeast Asian countries...

Man’s Burned Body Found in Forest in Vientiane Capital

Police say the burned remains of a man were found in a forested area in Vientiane's Sikhottabong District on Tuesday evening. The body of the...

Laos Bans Two Songs Containing Sexually Explicit Lyrics

Authorities in Laos have banned two songs published on social media in December 2021, citing sexually explicit lyrics in violation of the Law on...