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Law and Crime

Authorities Destroy 15 Hectares of Opium Poppy Fields in Luang Namtha

Officials in Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha, destroyed 15 hectares of opium poppies across 33 plots of land. The operation, conducted from 7-8 January, targeted fields in Namvang, Namon, and Namkheuang villages. Using wooden sticks, authorities smashed the poppy plants, while younger plants were uprooted to stop regrowth. Thuangxay Duangmala, Deputy...

Lao Woman Attacked by Three Transgender Individuals Over Alleged Ethnic Dispute

A 34-year-old Lao woman, identified as Da, reported being assaulted by three transgender individuals...

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...

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...

Thirty Lao Nationals Caught Illegally Entering Thailand

Thirty illegal migrants from Laos were caught traveling to Bangkok from Salavanh Province, Laos. According to a report in The Nation, the Thai Navy’s Mekong...

High-ranking Police Officer Arrested on Drug Charges

Authorities in Hadsaifong District, Vientiane Capital have arrested a Police Lieutenant Colonel in possession of more than 500 amphetamine tablets. Undercover officers arranged the purchase...

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...