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...
A Vientiane shop owner has been fined LAK 6 million for illegally dumping waste in Sikhottabong District.
Lao Youth Radio reports that a concerned citizen...
Police in Oudomxay Province have arrested a man on drug-trafficking and production charges after a seizure of over 400,000 amphetamine tablets and manufacturing equipment.
According...
Authorities in Calfornia, United States, have not provided further clues regarding the mysterious killings of seven Lao nationals at an illegal marijuana growing operation...
Authorities in Laos have arrested the accomplice of a Chinese man wanted for sexual misconduct and pornography, while the main suspect remains at large.
An...
Authorities have ordered the closure of three restaurants in Vientiane Capital for flouting regulations on noise pollution and operating after hours.
According to a...
