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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...

68 Killed in Road Accidents Last Month

The road toll for Laos in August reached 68, with the majority of accidents being caused by drunk drivers. Some 68 people were killed and...

Bokeo Gets Tough on Illegal Signage

Authorities in Bokeo Province have cracked down on illegal signage that does not comply with Lao laws and regulations or is inconsistent with Lao...

Escaped Prisoners Believed to Have Fled the Country

A nationwide manhunt for seven escaped prisoners that has been ongoing for three days has so far failed to uncover the missing inmates. The break-out...

Five of Twelve Prison Escapees Recaptured

Authorities have captured five of the twelve fugitives currently on the run after a prison break at Vientiane's Phontong Prison on Monday. The twelve prisoners...

Police to Expand CCTV Network in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of Public Security is to expand the scope of the capital's Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras amid an increase in crime. The expansion of...

Ministry Issues Regulations Backing Consumer Protection Associations

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued new regulations to support the formation and operation of consumer protection associations in Laos. The Lao Law...