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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming ...
American who died in mass alcohol poisoning incident in Laos named
James Louis Hutson, 57, of the US, and Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20 and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, both Danish, were ...
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 ...
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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 ...