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Law and Crime

South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean nationals are engaging in long-term prostitution and child exploitation in Laos, taking advantage of weak enforcement and low living costs. Speaking on CBS Radio’s Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show on 6 November, Lee Hyun-sook, Executive Director of...

American Headmaster and Son Killed in Rare Hornet Attack in Laos

An American headmaster and his teenage son were killed on 15 October after being...

Three-Year-Old Boy Burned by Hot Water at Thai Clinic, Family Demands Justice

A 3-year-old Lao boy suffered severe injuries after being scalded with hot water by...

Laos Signs UN Cybercrime Convention to Boost Digital Security

Laos has formally joined the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, signaling its commitment to...

Four Dead in Xieng Khouang Linked to Illegal Gold Mining

Xieng Khouang Province has reported four deaths in 2025 related to illegal gold mining,...

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...

Bangkok Police Cracks Down on Beggars from Laos, China, Cambodia

In a recent move against begging in Bangkok, Thai authorities have apprehended beggars hailing from Laos, China, and Cambodia. The crackdown resulted in the arrest...

Laos Faces Escalating Scam Threat as Criminals Exploit Banking App Pathways

In Laos, a growing scam threat looms as criminals exploit complex pathways in banking apps to drain funds from unsuspecting accounts. “Over LAK 15 million...