Law and Crime

Laos Steps Up Illegal Mining Crackdown After Luang Prabang Gold Mining Cases

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mineral extraction after recent gold mining cases in Luang Prabang Province drew public attention and renewed concerns over unauthorized mining. In a statement published on 6 July, the ministry instructed companies and the public to immediately...

Laos Arrests More Than 4,400 in Cybercrime Crackdown During First Half of 2026

Laos recorded more than 4,400 arrests linked to cybercrime, online scams, and illegal gambling...

Fire Incidents Cost Laos Over USD 14 Million in First Half of 2026

Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during...

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and...

Former EDL Executives, Senior Officials Get Life in Landmark Laos Corruption Cases

On 1 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Court announced verdicts in four major corruption...

Fire at Vietnam Karaoke Parlor Kills 12 People

The unfortunate incident took place in Southern Binh Duong Province and seven people also suffered injuries while trying to escape the fire. The incident took...

10 Young People Apprehended For Kratom Trade in Champasack

Police in Champasak province counseled seven teenagers who were detained for being involved in the trade of Kratom. Champamai Newspaper reported that all the...

Deputy Prime Minister Visits Injured Cop After Suicide Bombing 

The Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Security paid a visit to a police officer being treated at a local hospital in...

Young Monks Injured in a Hit-and-Run Incident in Vientiane Province

Yesterday, a car hit two young monks while they were on the street collecting alms from people in Phonhong District. Vientiane Rescue 1624 reported...

Suicide Bombing by Drug Dealer Kills 3 Cops in Luang Prabang

Four people including three police officers died in Viengkham District following the arrest of a drug dealer earlier on Thursday. The police attempted to...

Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Warns of Illegal Work Schemes in South Korea

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has warned Laotian workers of human trafficking and illegal employment schemes based in South Korea. A warning released...