A business empire associated with Kings Romans Casino in Laos has resumed construction on an airport in Bokeo province in an effort to boost tourism. The move is controversial due to the gaming property owner’s reputation for alleged human trafficking, illegal trade, and money laundering, according to
Radio Free Asia.
Kings Romans Casino owner Zhao Wei shown here. His Laotian business empire is behind a planned controversial airport now under construction. (Image:
South China Morning Post)
The US government-funded news service reported construction on the airport was halted in 2017 because of concern from local residents. But last week construction reportedly resumed.