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Law and Crime

American Headmaster and Son Killed in Rare Hornet Attack in Laos

An American headmaster and his teenage son were killed on 15 October after being attacked by hornets while on vacation near Luang Prabang. According to the Times, the victims, identified as 47-year-old Daniel Owen and his 15-year-old son, Cooper, were reportedly stung more than 100 times while zip-lining at an...

Three-Year-Old Boy Burned by Hot Water at Thai Clinic, Family Demands Justice

A 3-year-old Lao boy suffered severe injuries after being scalded with hot water by...

Laos Signs UN Cybercrime Convention to Boost Digital Security

Laos has formally joined the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, signaling its commitment to...

Four Dead in Xieng Khouang Linked to Illegal Gold Mining

Xieng Khouang Province has reported four deaths in 2025 related to illegal gold mining,...

Myanmar Scam Center Raid Sends Hundreds Fleeing to Thailand

More than 600 people fled one of Myanmar's most notorious scam centers and crossed...

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...

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...