The Vientiane Times called the new number yesterday and received the response “This is an emergency number for transport emergencies.” But don’t worry, 1191 is used for both traffic problems and social issues. “Social problems seem to have increased in Vientiane, from the end of 2011 to early 2012, including robbery, bag snatching, vehicle theft and drugs. At that time, we were getting one or two calls per day giving reports on these problems and several cases were solved,” Lt Col Khamkeo said
Vientiane Police Department also recently moved into a new Police Headquarters, constructed by the Saonang Construction Company and funded by the Ministry of Public Security, costing a total of 25 billion kip. The five-storey building is located in Xiengyeun Village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane with a total area of 7,500 square metres.
As well as the new headquarters, the police department also recently received a fleet of new motorcycles.