Like many other countries, wild elephants in Laos are threatened by problems caused by humans. 
Kama ilivyo kwa nchi nyingine nyingi, Tembo wasiofugwa huko Laos, maisha yao huatarishwa na shughuli za kiuchumi za binadamu. shughuli hizi ni pamoja na ukataji miti hovyo, uwindaji haramu, upanuzi wa makazi ya watu pamoja na tembo kuuawa pale wanapoharibu mazao au kusogelea makazi ya watu.