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Law and Crime

Thai Rock Star Jailed on Gun, Drugs Charges

AFP - Thailand's Supreme Court has jailed one of the kingdom's best-known rock stars for more than three years on gun possession and drugs charges. Seksan Sukpimai, better known by his stage name Sek Loso, was convicted of illegal gun possession, drug use and obstructing a police officer. The 50-year-old founder...

Police Seize 19.5 Million Meth Pills in Bokeo Province

On 17 May, Police in Bokeo Province seized 19.5 million methamphetamine pills hidden inside...

Lightning Strike at Angkor Wat Kills Three, Injures Dozens

On the evening of 16 May, a lightning strike hit the Angkor Wat temple...

Authorities Crack Down on Expired, Illegal Goods Across Multiple Provinces

Authorities in several provinces across Laos have recently destroyed significant quantities of expired, counterfeit,...

Lao Woman Arrested for Smuggling 137,000 Ecstasy Pills at Thai Border

On 11 May, Thai authorities arrested a Lao woman attempting to enter Thailand at...

Former Myanmar Colonel Who Once Served as Information Minister Gets 10-Year Prison Term for Sedition

BANGKOK (AP) — A former high-profile Myanmar army officer who had served as information minister and presidential spokesperson in a previous military-backed government has been...

Truce in Israel-Hamas War Extended by a Day, Minutes Before It Was Set to Expire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to extend a temporary truce by another day minutes before it was set to expire,...

Spike in Crimes During That Luang Festival, Authorities Report

Additional reporting by Chono Lapuekou Hours after the conclusion of this year’s That Luang Festival, Vientiane authorities reported a series of security challenges that they...

Hmong Child Endures Extreme Corporal Punishment for Minor Theft

A widely criticized video on social media portrayed the distressing punishment of a young Hmong girl by her parents, who accuse her of stealing...

Cybersecurity Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Romance Scammers in Laos

In a move against cybercrime, the Lao government urged its National Internet Committee to address online fraud, fake call centers, illegal online trade, gambling,...

Thailand’s Cabinet Approves a Marriage Equality Bill to Grant Same-Sex Couples Equal Rights

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved an amendment to its civil code to allow same-sex marriage, with an expectation for the draft...