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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...

Over Sixty Sex Workers Disciplined in Vientiane Capital

Authorities have disciplined sex workers and illegal brothel owners in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Vientiane Capital Public Security Office, police...

One Dead in Single-Vehicle Bike Accident

A man was killed when his motorcycle, traveling at high speed, crashed into a wall over the weekend in Vientiane Capital. According to a...

Man Seriously Injured in Horrific Crash in Phonthan Village, Vientiane

A man has been seriously injured during a crash in Phonthan Village, Vientiane Capital yesterday evening. According to a report by Vientiane Assistance 1624, the...

Woman Killed in Hunting Accident in Luang Namtha

Authorities have apprehended a man on charges of manslaughter after he mistook a woman for a wild boar while hunting in the forest. According to...

Vientiane Capital To Clamp Down on Illegal Parking

Authorities in Vientiane are to clamp down on illegally parked vehicles and ban parking in certain areas. The Vientiane City Office for Management and Services...

Five-Car Pileup Biggest Accident Over Long Weekend

The long weekend saw several accidents across the country, including a five-car pileup in Vientiane Capital on Sunday. Five vehicles crashed into one another in...