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Law and Crime

Authorities Destroy 15 Hectares of Opium Poppy Fields in Luang Namtha

Officials in Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha, destroyed 15 hectares of opium poppies across 33 plots of land. The operation, conducted from 7-8 January, targeted fields in Namvang, Namon, and Namkheuang villages. Using wooden sticks, authorities smashed the poppy plants, while younger plants were uprooted to stop regrowth. Thuangxay Duangmala, Deputy...

Lao Woman Attacked by Three Transgender Individuals Over Alleged Ethnic Dispute

A 34-year-old Lao woman, identified as Da, reported being assaulted by three transgender individuals...

Lao Authorities Dismantle Nine Illegal Call Centers in the Golden Triangle SEZ

The Lao authorities have reported the successful dismantling of nine illegal call center fraud...

Vientiane Authorities Issue New Parking Guidelines for Key Tourist Sites

Disorganized parking at Patuxay Park in Vientiane continues to raise concerns among residents, prompting...

Teen Attacks Ex-Girlfriend During Hmong New Year Festival

On 1 January, a teenage boy attacked his ex-girlfriend during the Hmong New Year...

Lao Government and Handicraft Stakeholders Pledge to Protect Traditional Designs of Laos

Representatives from the Lao government, Lao Handicrafts Association, and cultural heritage stakeholders met on Friday to discuss models for legal action in the protection...

Lao Man Dies in Car Chase in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

A Lao National was killed in a car crash in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand on Monday last week following an altercation with a group...

Man Arrested for Murder of Parents in Savannakhet Province

Police have arrested a man for murdering his parents in Savannakhet Province earlier this year. A 58-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were found dead...

Champathong Garden Resort Issues Statement on Fire

Champathong Garden Resort has issued a statement following a fire that broken out at on Tuesday at the Vang Vieng resort. Champathong Garden Resort issued...

Man Arrested for Murder of Chinese National in Bokeo Province

Authorities have arrested a man following the murder of his employer in Bokeo Province last week. According to a report by Lao Security News, a...

683 Road Accidents Recorded Across Laos in February

Laos recorded 683 road accidents in February this year, including 103 deaths. The number of road accidents continues to rise across the country, with the...