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In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

In the bars of the bustling Laos tourist town, visitors are nervous and information on the investigation into the deaths is scarce

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Australian travel advisory says Laos has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Laos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia says

Reported ban comes after two Australian teenagers, two Danish citizens, an American, and a Briton became ill, and later died, after drinking in Vang Vieng

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists

All arrested individuals are employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

'Overwhelmed' family raise Laos tragedy target to $500k

Laos media say eight men have been detained over tourist deaths, as the families of two Australians who died of suspected methanol poisoning lift funding goals.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Eight staff members at Laos hostel arrested over 'tainted shot' tourist deaths

All six victims were staying at the NANA Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng - a popular tourist spot

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Exclusive: Dual national understood to be in stable condition after tragedy which has claimed six lives

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024

American who died in mass alcohol poisoning incident in Laos named

The hostel where the tourists were staying when they died has been closed pending a government investigation

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol

Six tourists who were staying at a youth hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, have died of methanol poisoning. The methanol was believed to be in contaminated drinks.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024