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...

Vientiane Traffic Police Out in Force During Lao New Year 

Traffic Police officers in Vientiane Capital will increase their presence in and around the city over the Pi Mai Lao period. Led by Lt. Colonel...

Foreign Employee Fined LAK 63 Million for Illegal Waste Dumping

An employee of a foreign company operating in Laos was fined LAK 63 million after being caught dumping garbage.  Head of  Vientiane City Office for...

Thai and Cambodian Governments Cracking Down on Call Center Crime

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to cooperate digitally in order to crack down on call-center gangs and online gambling dens. All government agencies in...

Employees Caught Faking Covid Test Results 

Government and private organizations have warned that workers who falsify Covid-19 results will face heavy fines. Both state employees and private-sector workers have been caught...

Laos Taxes Foreign Tech Firms

The Ministry of Finance in Laos has issued a notice requiring foreign e-commerce and tech platforms to register for Value Added Tax (VAT) in...

Laos Man Arrested in Thailand After Chasing Bogus Singer

A man from Laos was apprehended after illegally entering Thailand via the Friendship Bridge in an attempt to visit famous country singer, Tai Orathai. According...