The National Assembly approved the list of prohibited narcotics, controlled drugs and precursor chemicals on 21 October 2026 with 97.51% support, after the government's July decree ran into procedural problems. The prohibited list includes cannabis plants and related products alongside 61 new synthetic substances. The resolution restates the existing ban and does not change cannabis penalties.[1][2]
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References
- Lao News Agency — Laos' 10th National Assembly concludes second ordinary session (21 October 2026)Closing session; 97.51% approval of the narcotics list
- Vientiane Times — Govt seeks NA approval of updated lists of prohibited, controlled narcotics (7 October 2026)156 prohibited types; cannabis plants and related products includedarchived
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