Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand

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,
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.
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 Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky, due to "serious safety concerns".
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
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.
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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