Laos, Methanol

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.
Suspected Mass Methanol Poisoning In Laos: Here’s What To Know
T he death of six tourists visiting Laos is suspected to be the result of mass methanol poisoning, after all are believed to have consumed alcoholic drinks tainted with the toxic substance. With officials issuing fresh warnings about the dangers of ingesting methanol, here’s what you should know about what it is and how it affects the body.
A Third Australian Is In Hospital Following Suspected Mass Methanol Poisoning In Laos
A third Australian has been hospitalised in the suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos, Thailand. Eight people have been arrested following six related deaths.
Reports: Mass poisoning in Laos kills 4 tourists, including an America
At least four tourists, including an American, have died after consuming suspected methanol-tainted alcohol in Laos, according to officials and reports.
Eight arrested in Laos over suspected mass methanol poisoning
Among the arrested is hostel manager Mr Yeungvanhoun, 34, who previously denied any wrongdoing. | ITV National News
Sixth Tourist Dies in Mass Poisoning in Laos
A sixth tourist has died in what is being labeled as a suspected mass poisoning event after ingesting methanol believed to be in free alcohol given out in Laos. Holly Bowles was rushed to Bangkok hospital alongside her best friend,
American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos
An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.
Kiwi tourist in suspected Laos mass poisoning returns home
A Kiwi tourist believed to have been caught up in a mass methanol poisoning in Laos that has killed multiple people has returned home. Six people have
Kiwi caught in suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos returns to New Zealand
A Kiwi tourist believed to have been caught up in a mass methanol poisoning in Laos that has killed multiple people has returned home. Six people have died and others have been violently ill after the suspected poisoning at a popular backpacker town in the Southeast Asian country.
Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists
Police in Laos have arrested eight people over the suspected mass methanol poisoning which killed six foreign tourists in backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng. The Laos government promised justice after two Danish,
8 arrested in Laos after 6 tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning
Officials arrested eight hostel workers in Laos on Monday for allegedly poisoning travelers with methanol according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Tourists reported illnesses after consuming alcohol in the town of Vang Vieng,
Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos
Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following ...
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 ...
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Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
VANG VIENG, Laos (AP) — The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed ...