Laos, methanol poisoning

Hostel staff detained after 6 tourists' deaths linked to suspected alcohol poisoning in Laos
Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff members of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported Tuesday. Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died following what media said was a night out in the town on November 12.
Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng earlier this month. An Australia travel advisory published on Friday said the Southeast Asian country has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky.
Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.
Six Tourists Now Confirmed Dead as a Result of Laos Alcohol Poisoning: Backpackers Avoid Drinks in Lieu of Tragedies
Laos is a favorite tourist destination for many backpackers and young, carefree adults. However, in recent weeks, the Southeast Asian country, particularly the party village of Vang Vieng, is now under the watchful eye of authorities after six young tourists have been confirmed dead after drinking alcohol concoctions tainted with methanol.
6 tourists die in Laos due to alcohol poisoning: What is methanol, when it can turn fatal? Explained
Six tourists, including Australians and a British woman, died in Laos, likely from methanol poisoning. The U.S. State Department warns travelers about this risk. The Laos government is investigating the incident and expressed condolences to the victims' families.
American and Australian tourists in Laos die of alcohol poisoning, raising toll to 4
Officials say a young Australian woman has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, and the U.S. State Department has confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four.
US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning
Four people have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos after officials said that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers.
Don’t drink local ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky in Laos, Australia warns after tourist deaths
Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country.
Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized
Two 19-year-old Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos
Tragedy in Laos: Methanol-tainted alcohol kills 6 tourists
Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.
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American tourist among 4 dead in Laos alcohol poisoning incident
Landlocked Laos is one of Southeast Asia's poorest nations and a popular tourist destination. Vang Vieng is particularly ...
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Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
Two Australian teenagers and a British woman died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in ...
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6 tourists in Laos have died after drinking tainted alcohol
VANG VIENG, Laos — A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has ... bringing the death toll in the mass poisoning of foreign tourists to ...