Law and Crime

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 operations during the first six months of 2026, according to figures presented by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the ongoing Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly on 6 July. Speaking to lawmakers, Sonexay said authorities carried...

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...

Laos Raises Tax-Free Income Threshold Under New Personal Income Tax Rules

Laos has officially raised the monthly income exempt from personal income tax from LAK...

Illegal Logging Operation Discovered at Phou Phanang

Police in Vientiane Capital have arrested six people believed to have undertaken illegal logging in a forest in Sangthong District. Police officers in cooperation with...

Vientiane Capital Police Out in Force Across the City

Police in Vientiane Capital have increased their presence in and around the city to ensure residents are following the most recent directions of the...

Four Lao Nationals Caught Smuggling Frozen Food From Thailand into Laos

Four Lao nationals were arrested by marine police in Thailand while attempting to smuggle frozen food across the Mekong River. Bangkok Post reports that almost...

Road Deaths Increased Nationwide During August

Laos recorded 66 road deaths in August despite covid restrictions and lockdown measures in place across multiple provinces. According to a report by Lao Youth...

Vientiane Police to Strictly Monitor Curfew Violations

Police in Vientiane Capital have been ordered to keep a close eye on restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as ensuring all residents comply...

Chinese National Shot During Evening Commute in Vientiane Capital

A Chinese national has been shot and seriously injured while returning home by motorcycle in Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Vientiane Rescue 1624,...