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Law and Crime

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 operations within Bokeo’s Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in 2024.  The year-long crackdown led to the arrest of 267 individuals from 16 different nationalities and the seizure of thousands of pieces of equipment, including over...

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...

Bank of Laos Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Yuan Bills in Luang Prabang

The Bank of Laos in Luang Prabang has issued a warning about counterfeit banknotes...

Groom Killed at His Wedding, Suspect Arrested

Murder at Wedding in Xayaboury.   A wedding celebration turned to tragedy on the evening of...

Protection of Traditional Designs from Plagiarism Discussed at National Event

The urgent need to protect handicraft-related intellectual property rights was discussed at the annual Lao Handicrafts Festival in Vientiane last week. A panel discussion...

Authorities to Renew Search for Missing Grandfather

Authorities are to renew the search for a 95-year-old grandfather missing since early October near the popular Nam Pien Yorla Pa resort. According to a...

Brave Lao Woman Fends Off Bag Snatcher in Bike Stunt

A fearless young Lao woman has become an internet sensation after ramming her scooter into the bike of a would-be bag snatcher. The incident occurred...

Police Hunt Chinese National Wanted for Sex Crimes

Authorities in Laos have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Chinese national and an accomplice on charges of sexual misconduct and pornography. According...

76 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in September

Deaths related to road accidents reached 76 in September, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk driving. According to a report in Vientiane Times,...

Police Issue Statement on Cannibal Killer

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering a 6-year-old girl on Tuesday in Nalao Village, Phonhong District, Vientiane Province. According to a report...