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Law and Crime

Bolikhamxay Confronts Rising Student Drug Abuse Crisis

Bolikhamxay Province is grappling with a growing crisis of drug use among students, with authorities reporting alarming trends and new drug forms gaining popularity, such as kratom, collagen, and drug-laced coffee.  This development was revealed by Kongchan Xaypanya, the Head of the Bolikhamxay Public Security Headquarters, in a meeting on...

Fighting Corruption: Laos Recovers Millions in 2024

Corruption continues to pose a significant challenge in Laos, with total losses amounting USD...

Lao Government Bans ‘Tiger’ Vodka, Whiskey in Vang Vieng After Methanol Deaths

The Lao government has issued a ban on the sale of ‘Tiger Vodka’ and...

Thai Authorities Discover 85 Bodies Allegedly Linked to Controversial Monk-Led Cult

Thai authorities have uncovered 85 human bodies at three locations in Thailand’s Phichit and...

Eight Detained in Laos Over Tourist Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning at Vang Vieng Hostel

On 25 November, the Vang Vieng police arrested eight individuals allegedly linked to the...

Luxury Vehicle Found Floating in Mekong River Near Vientiane

A Mercedes-Benz SUV was found floating in the Mekong River in Vientiane's Hatsaifong District yesterday and is believed to be connected to another crime. A...

Residents Voice Concern Over Rising Crime in Laos

A sharp rise in the incidence of theft, robbery, and gun violence has led residents in Laos to take to social media and voice...

Thai Police: Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Into Suitcase May Be Laos National

A woman's body found stuffed into a suitcase in Thailand is believed to be a Lao national, according to Thai police, leading to a...

Bolikhamxay Police Arrest Two Men for Smuggling MDMA-Laced Coffee

Two men were detained for trying to smuggle MDMA from Vientiane Capital to Bolikhamxay Province. The police found 779 coffee packets and 87 coffee cans...

Family Members of Job Scam Victims Protest at Laos Embassy in Malaysia

Around 700 Malaysian citizens are believed to be stuck in Laos after falling prey to scams that promised lucrative jobs and good money. Those who...

3 Lao Workers Killed in Vehicle Crash in Thailand

The Lao workers were in Thailand to extend their passports when their van collided with a truck while running a red light, on Monday...