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Law and Crime

Death Toll Rises to Eight, Two Missing in Saraburi Factory Blaze

A fire that broke out on 30 June at a tissue paper factory in Saraburi’s Hemaraj Industrial Estate has claimed at least eight lives, with two people still missing and over 20 others injured, according to local authorities. The fire started around noon in a large three-story warehouse covering more...

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day

Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June...

Dutch National Caught with Heroin at Wattay Airport Ahead of Belgium Flight

On 25 June, customs officers at Wattay International Airport arrested a 70-year-old Dutch national...

Two Lao Nationals Detained in Thailand with Wildlife Carcasses in Trafficking Crackdown

Thai officials have arrested two Lao nationals caught trafficking over 100 kilograms of wildlife...

World Drug Day: Laos Steps Up Fight Against Drug Abuse, Trafficking

Each year on 26 June, the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse...

Lao Govt Sends its Condolence to India Following Bridge Collapse

Lao leaders sent a message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing their deep sorrow after the suspension bridge collapse in the state of...

Meth Addict with Knife Hovers Around Daycare Center in Thailand

Following the devastating attack in Nong Bua Lamphu that claimed the lives of 38 people including 24 children, a man under the influence of...

Laos, Vietnam Remain Major Hubs of Drug Trafficking From Golden Triangle

Police officials from Vietnam say Laos and Vietnam continue to be conducive places to smuggle drugs from the golden triangle for consuming and shipping...

11 Indians Rescued From Job Scams in Laos’ Special Economic Zone

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 11 Indian citizens from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country where they faced exploitation...

Lao Leaders Send Condolences After Deadly Tragedy in Seoul

Lao leaders expressed their deepest condolences to their counterparts in the Republic of Korea following the tragic stampede in Seoul's popular Itaewon district. According to...

Lao Soldier Found Dead After Stabbing his Partner and Son in Savannakhet

An army officer from the 208 military camp died by suicide after stabbing his partner and son at their home in Kaysone Phomvihane District,...