Law and Crime

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach in Houaphanh Province on 2 November, sending more than 1,000 cubic meters of muddy water into nearby waterways, provincial authorities said. Officials inspected the site in Thabpheung village, Xamneua district, on 4 November to assess the...

Luang Namtha Finds 184 People Allegedly Involved in USD 1 Million Corruption Cases

Authorities in Luang Namtha have identified 184 people involved in two corruption cases that...

Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections

Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to...

Authorities Seize 77kg of Raw Gold in Crackdown Across Eight Provinces

The State Inspection Authority has seized 77 kilograms of raw gold ore across eight...

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao Woman on Human Trafficking Charges at Nong Khai Border

Thai immigration officers arrested a 60-year-old Lao woman at the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge...

Two Lao Men Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Protected Wildlife

Two Lao men were arrested on 26 August for attempting to smuggle protected wildlife to the Lao-Vietnam border. According to Savannakhet Public Security News, the...

Lao National Arrested in Boston After Child Molestation Conviction

On 20 August, the United States immigration authorities arrested 58-year-old Viroth Phannavong in Boston, concluding a long legal battle following his conviction for child...

Spike in Kratom-Related Cases Sparks Public Outcry in Laos

A recent surge in Kratom-related arrests and online sales has reignited public debate in Laos, as new regulations aimed at curbing its use face...

Thailand Revokes Nearly 10,000 Student Visas Amid Crackdown on Misuse

Thai authorities have revoked visas and temporary stay permits for nearly 10,000 foreign students who failed to meet required criteria, targeting widespread misuse of...

Vientiane Records Over 600 Traffic Accidents, 100 Deaths in First Half of 2025

Vientiane Capital experienced a significant number of traffic accidents in the first six months of 2025, with authorities reporting more than 600 incidents and...

Vientiane Cracks Down on Business Violations, Fines Over LAK 338 Million

In the first half of 2025, the Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce inspected 98 businesses and fined 13 units a total of...