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Law and Crime

Former Government Officials in Luang Namtha Sentenced for Corruption

Thirteen former government officials in Luang Namtha have been sentenced to prison for corruption, after being found guilty of embezzling state funds, abusing their positions, and money laundering. On 3 September, the People’s Court of Luang Namtha gathered at the Provincial Military Command to review criminal cases against the accused. Most...

Laos Traffic Deaths Hit 51 in August: New Measures Target Drunk Driving, Speeding

Laos recorded a total of 457 traffic accidents throughout August, resulting in 51 fatalities...

Long-Tail Boat Capsizes, Dozens of Myanmar nationals Missing in Laos

A long-tail boat carrying over 40 passengers capsized on 2 September in the Mekong...

Latest Telecom Fraud Crackdown in Bokeo SEZ: Thousands of Devices Seized

In the latest crackdown against telecommunications fraud, authorities in the Golden Triangle Special Economic...

Employers Advised to Adopt Fair Exchange Rates for Salaries, Wages Starting 1 October

UPDATED on 4 September at 2:01 PM Starting 1 October, all organizations and companies in...

Vientiane Retailer Fined LAK 6 Million for Illegal Waste Dumping

A Vientiane shop owner has been fined LAK 6 million for illegally dumping waste in Sikhottabong District. Lao Youth Radio reports that a concerned citizen...

Oudomxay Police Raid Amphetamine Production Facility

Police in Oudomxay Province have arrested a man on drug-trafficking and production charges after a seizure of over 400,000 amphetamine tablets and manufacturing equipment. According...

California Authorities No Closer to Solving Laotian Marijuana Killings

Authorities in Calfornia, United States, have not provided further clues regarding the mysterious killings of seven Lao nationals at an illegal marijuana growing operation...

Accomplice Arrested In Sex Crime Case, Chinese National At Large

Authorities in Laos have arrested the accomplice of a Chinese man wanted for sexual misconduct and pornography, while the main suspect remains at large. An...

Three Restaurants in Vientiane Shut Down by Authorities

Authorities have ordered the closure of three restaurants in Vientiane Capital for flouting regulations on noise pollution and operating after hours. According to a...

Public Donations Pour in for “Brave Leena”

A fearless young Lao woman, dubbed "Brave Leena," who became an internet sensation last week for fighting off a thief has received a large...