Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town
Details have been murky over the number of tourists affected and the possible source of the methanol-laced drinks.
Vang Vieng: What to know about the Laos backpacker town at center of suspected methanol poisonings
The deaths of six foreign tourists linked to a suspected mass methanol poisoning has thrown a spotlight on a small town in Southeast Asia that has worked hard in recent years to shed its reputation for excess.
Laos government 'profoundly saddened' by tourist deaths from suspected methanol poisoning
The Laos government said on Saturday (Nov 23) that it was "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, with the toll from a suspected methanol poisoning incident now at six.
Laos government says it is 'profoundly saddened' by death of tourists to methanol poisoning
The government of Laos breaks its silence over the deaths of six tourists from methanol poisoning, saying it is "profoundly saddened".
Teen becomes sixth tourist to die of suspected methanol poisoning at backpacker hostel in Laos
A number of people reportedly detained in connection with the mass poisoning, but no charges have been filed yet
Laos methanol poisoning: Brit lawyer who died after drinking 'poisoned shots' had 'spark for life'
Several people, including Brit lawyer Simone White have died after 14 people were rushed to hospital in Vang Vieng, Laos, with suspected methanol poisoning
6 Tourists, Including 1 American, Now Reported Dead from Suspected Methanol Poisoning in Laos
Multiple tourists have fallen sick after reportedly drinking alcohol spiked with methanol in a popular tourist town
Australian teens among six tourists dead as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
An Australian teenager has become the sixth foreign tourist to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos, as a growing list of countries warned of the potentially fatal consequences of drinking tainted alcohol in the Southeast Asian country.
Laos methanol poisonings latest: Parents of killed British tourist pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’
Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after consuming ‘tainted’ alcohol shots in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng
Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, pledging it would bring perpetrators to justice
What Is Methanol Poisoning? U.S. Man Among Six Dead In Southeast Asia
Six foreign tourists have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, Southeast Asia. What is the substance and how does it ...
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‘Simone was one of a kind’: Parents’ tribute to British lawyer after methanol poisoning death
Six backpackers have died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol while travelling in Laos, south-east Asia ...
Laos methanol poisoning: Brit woman 'went blind' after 'drinking vodka shots at hostel' where 6 died
A British woman claimed she lost her vision and became violently ill after drinking vodka at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in ...