Laos, methanol

Laos bans vodka and whisky brand following deaths from suspected methanol poisoning
SINGAPORE: Laos has banned the sale and consumption of a brand of whisky and vodka following the death of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning earlier this month. This is according to Smartraveller,
Laos: Six dead from possible methanol poisoning
Vang Vieng is a town popular with backpackers, usually young people who travel on a budget, and has a reputation for cheap alcohol and partying. According to humanitarian organisation, Medecin Sans Frontieres, Asia has the highest incidence of methanol poisoning, with cases in Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Methanol poisoning: how Laos horror happened
Southeast Asia has the "highest rates of methanol poisoning globally", said Al Jazeera, and this is often blamed on "economic pressures and weak regulations". Laos, despite its increasing popularity with backpackers, is one of the poorest nations in the region.
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.
American Tourist Killed in Laos Hostel Poisoning Is Identified
Authorities have named the American tourist who was one of five people to die of suspected methanol poisoning at a hostel in Laos. The victim is 57-year-old James Louis Hutson, the BBC reported, citing Laotian authorities.
Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths - Australian travel advisory says Laos has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky
Laos: Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings
Vang Vieng, Laos - 13, 2024 Video shot from inside the hostel on Nov 13, 2024. Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning,
8 arrested in Laos after 6 tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning
Officials arrested eight hostel workers in Laos on Monday for allegedly poisoning travelers with methanol according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Tourists reported illnesses after consuming alcohol in the town of Vang Vieng,
Laos bartenders under fire over free shots despite poisoning saga
Bartenders in Laos have been reportedly handing out free shots to patrons despite a mass methanol poisoning at a hostel bar.
Australia warns travellers against two Laos spirits
Australia has warned travellers not to drink some liquors in Laos, following a spate of deaths linked to suspected methanol ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reviews Warning Tourists About Potential Methanol Poisoning At Laos Hostel Are Reportedly Being Deleted
Amongst the tourists who tragically lost their lives were American traveller James Louis Hutson, 57, 28-year-old British ...
Australians urged to avoid Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky due to 'safety concerns' after methanol poisoning in Laos
Australian government website Smartraveller has issued a fresh warning about drinking in Laos, urging Australians to avoid ...
Backpacker reveals last-minute decision that led her to avoid Laos hotel on same night Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones consumed methanol-laced drinks
A British backpacker has given an eerie admission about her vacation in Southeast Asia, as she revealed a snap decision may ...
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Australia issues urgent warning over deadly liquor in Laos amid tourist deaths
In the last two weeks, six tourists have reportedly died from suspected methanol poisoning due to tainted drinks in a holiday ...