Law and Crime

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 the first half of 2026, leaving behind more than LAK 319.6 billion (USD 14.3 million) in damage, according to new government figures. The Fire Prevention and Suppression Police Department recorded 144 fires nationwide between January and...

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...

Sekong Police Raid Scam Hub, Arrest 101 Foreign Nationals

On 22 June, Sekong provincial authorities arrested 101 foreign nationals after raiding a scam...

Man Seriously Injured in Horrific Crash in Phonthan Village, Vientiane

A man has been seriously injured during a crash in Phonthan Village, Vientiane Capital yesterday evening. According to a report by Vientiane Assistance 1624, the...

Woman Killed in Hunting Accident in Luang Namtha

Authorities have apprehended a man on charges of manslaughter after he mistook a woman for a wild boar while hunting in the forest. According to...

Vientiane Capital To Clamp Down on Illegal Parking

Authorities in Vientiane are to clamp down on illegally parked vehicles and ban parking in certain areas. The Vientiane City Office for Management and Services...

Five-Car Pileup Biggest Accident Over Long Weekend

The long weekend saw several accidents across the country, including a five-car pileup in Vientiane Capital on Sunday. Five vehicles crashed into one another in...

Houphanh Teacher Sacked After ‘Treating Students Like Animals’

A teacher has been dismissed from a kindergarten in Houaphanh Province after a video was released showing her mistreating students. The video was leaked to...

Road Accidents Continue to Spike at Weekends

Accidents continue to plague the roads across Laos over the weekends, with the expressway becoming a flashpoint for severe crashes. A car accident occurred in...