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Law and Crime

Vang Vieng Mayor Addresses Tourist Deaths, Promises Justice

Following the deaths of foreign tourists at a guesthouse in Vang Vieng district, Vientiane Capital last week, Bounchan Malavong, the district mayor, addressed the media about the ongoing investigation and the measures being taken to bring justice to the deceased. Bounchan explained that local authorities and relevant departments had swiftly...

Laos, China Signed Agreement on Exchange, Cooperation in field of Law and Justice

On 21 November, the ministries of justice of Laos and China took a significant...

What the Law Says: Food Safety Violations in Laos

In light of recent incidents involving tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, the Lao government...

Laos Arrests 5,168 in 2024 Drug Crackdown

Laos reported 3,395 drug-related cases processed this year, leading to the arrest of 5,168...

Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Khammouane

The emergency landing of a helicopter in a rice field in Khammouane Province has...

Laos Records 630 Road Accidents in February, with 101 Deaths

Laos saw a decrease in road accidents, with a total of 630 incidents recorded in February, marking a drop of 143 compared to the...

Thailand Busts Sex Trade Syndicate: Cambodian Woman, Four Lao Women Apprehended

Thailand's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) apprehended a 36-year-old Cambodian woman, identified as Sofia, on 15 March for allegedly luring four Lao women (aged...

Savannakhet Province Faces Backlash Over Sudden Ban on Coal Production, Use

Savannakhet Province's recent decision to halt all activities related to coal production and use stirred controversy and discontent among residents, particularly those in rural...

Vientiane Authorities Propose Shutdown of Two Taxi Apps Over Regulatory Concern

The Department of Public Works and Transport in Vientiane Capital has recommended to the government the closure of popular taxi applications, In-Drive and Sam...

Laos Grapples with Extreme Weather Events, Fires in 2023, Causing USD 53.5 Million Damage

Laos faced a tough year in 2023 as it battled through 76 extreme weather events and fires that caused severe damage across the country....

Vientiane Residents Rush to Update Vehicle Registration Plates

In response to Vientian’s recent announcement regarding the city’s registration plates, changing vehicle number plates from Vientiane Municipality to Vientiane Capital, effective on 1...