| Country | Laos |
|---|---|
| Area | Bokeo Province / Ton Pheung district |
| Type | SEZ/zone |
| Status | Disrupted: Raided or cracked down on, with reports of continued or relocated activity. |
| Latest reporting | Lao officials said nearly 2,800 suspects of 27 nationalities had been arrested in the zone since 2023 (Laotian Times, 6 Feb 2026). Further Bokeo raids on 4–12 May 2026 detained hundreds more, and Shan Herald reports that the industry relocated rather than stopped. |
| Reported control | Chinese-owned Kings Romans concession under Lao government oversight; a dedicated police unit has been under the Ministry of Public Security since 2023 |
| Sanctions | OFAC designated the Zhao Wei Transnational Criminal Organization, including Kings Romans, on 30 Jan 2018. |
| Also known as | GTSEZ, Kings Romans, Ton Pheung |
Nearby hubs
- Tachileik · Myanmar · Active
- Wa region (UWSA areas) · Myanmar · Uncertain
- Inland Shan State townships (Mongyai, Kunhing, Laikha, Mong Pan) · Myanmar · Emerging
- Mong La · Myanmar · Uncertain
- Laukkaing (Kokang) · Myanmar · Reported closed
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone?
Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone is in Bokeo Province / Ton Pheung district, Laos. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone still active in 2026?
Status: Disrupted. Lao officials said nearly 2,800 suspects of 27 nationalities had been arrested in the zone since 2023 (Laotian Times, 6 Feb 2026). Further Bokeo raids on 4–12 May 2026 detained hundreds more, and Shan Herald reports that the industry relocated rather than stopped.
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: theredbullleaks@proton.me