Laos, methanol poisoning

Factory believed to be the source of Laos methanol poisonings shut down by local authorities after six tourists die
A small factory outside the capital of Laos has been identified as the suspected source of a methanol poisoning event which resulted in the deaths of six tourists last month.
‘I knew my daughter was going to die’, says mother of lawyer killed by methanol poisoning in Laos
The mother of a British lawyer who died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos has described her race from the UK to be by her daughter’s side as she underwent brain surgery. Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists who died after drinking alcoholic drinks which are believed to have been laced with methanol in Vang Vieng.
Laos factory owner arrested in methanol poisoning tourist tragedy
Police in Laos arrested the owner of a factory believed to be the source of a methanol poisoning incident that killed six tourists.
What to Know About the Methanol Poisonings in Laos
At least six tourists who traveled to Laos have died in recent days, prompting international alarm about the dangers of consuming alcoholic drinks that contain methanol.
Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos
Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following a mass methanol poisoning in Laos, including Melbourne teenagers Bianca
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. The ...
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.
Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here's where incidents happen the most
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.
Laos reportedly bans alcohol brand after 6 tourists die from suspected methanol poisoning
Laos has banned the sale and consumption of a local alcohol brand following the death of six foreign tourists due to alleged methanol poisoning.
Laos police arrest three more hostel staff despite government document pointing to factory as source of methanol poisoning
A Laos government document obtained by the ABC suggests the source of a methanol poisoning outbreak that killed six tourists is a rundown factory outside of Vientiane that was making vodka and whisky.
Three more arrests in suspected Laos mass methanol poisoning
The development comes as the mother of British tourist Simone White, one of the six tourists killed, speaks out for the first ...
Mother of British lawyer who died in Laos mass methanol poisoning recalls moment she knew her daughter wouldn't survive
The mother of a British lawyer who died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning event in South East Asia has recalled the ...
Mother of British lawyer who died from methanol poisoning in Laos reveals horrific 16-hour journey
The mother of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos has revealed the ...
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of ...
Mum of poisoned Brit Simone White reveals agonising 16hr Laos flight to stricken daughter after methanol-laced shot hell
THE heartbroken mum of Brit lawyer Simone White has revealed her agonising journey to see her dying daughter after she was ...
Danish Backpackers Vomited Blood In Final Moments Before Deaths In Laos
Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, were found dead at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng on ...