Laos, Methanol toxicity

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.
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.
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 mourns death of six tourists in methanol poisoning incident
Alcohol laced with methanol is believed to be the cause of their deaths.The government of Laos expressed its sorrow on Saturday following the deaths of six foreign tourists from possible methanol poisoning.
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 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".
Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Australian teenager Holly Bowles has become the sixth foreign tourist to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. The 19-year-old died more than a week after falling ill in the tourist town of Vang Vieng,
Australian teens among six tourists dead as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
British tourist dies as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
A British tourist has died in Laos, the fifth to have died as a growing list of countries warned of poisonings linked to a<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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 ...
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 ...
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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 government 'profoundly saddened' over deaths of six tourists in suspected methanol poisoning
The Laotian government officially acknowledged the mass poisoning on Saturday and offered its condolences to the families of ...