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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...

Cannibal Killer Captured in Vientiane Province

Village authorities have arrested a man in Nalao Village, Phonhong District, Vientiane Province in connection with the killing of a child. According to eyewitness reports...

Gruesome Triple Murder in Champasack

Police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in a gruesome triple murder in Champasack Province over the weekend. Three men were found dead on...

Vientiane Authorities Issue Noise Pollution Legislation

Vientiane authorities have issued updated regulations governing noise pollution, following a Decision issued in January. The legal framework for suppression of noise pollution is an...

Hundreds of Lao People Queue at Khon Kaen Consulate for Visa Certificate

Khon Kaen: Hundreds of Lao people have rushed to request certificates from the Lao Consulate in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. The Thai cabinet approved a...

Illegal Condom Recycling Facility Raided in Vietnam

Authorities in Vietnam discovered a facility storing used condoms for recycling and sale during a search at an apartment on Saturday. According to a report...

Man Admits to Embezzling Funds for Gambling Addiction

Authorities in Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital have arrested a man for embezzling over LAK 400 million to finance a gambling addiction. The 40-year-old man, identified...