Laos, methanol

AP delivers unmatched coverage in Laos after mass methanol poisoning of foreign tourists
The AP quickly deployed an all-formats team that dominated the story by providing voices and color from Vang Vieng, Laos, ahead of competitors.   AP’s
Vang Vieng methanol poisonings: Laos government breaks silence on party town tourist deaths
Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week
Mother of British lawyer who died in Laos mass methanol poisoning recalls moment she knew her daughter wouldn't survive
The mother of a British lawyer who died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning event in South East Asia has recalled the moment she knew her daughter wasn’t going to make it.
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, according to state-affiliated media in the Southeast Asian country.
Vang Vieng: Laos party town stops serving shots after six tourists killed by 'methanol poisoning'
Laos party-goers are on edge and sticking to beer after six tourists were killed by 'methanol poisoning', with backpackers in the south-east Asian town in Laos speaking of their experiences
Who Were The Victims Of Vang Vieng Suspected Methanol Poisoning - Details
Holly Bowles, 19, is one of six tourists who have died in Laos from what is believed to be methanol poisoning. She passed away on Friday, the day after her 19-year-old friend Bianca Jones passed away in a Thai hospital.
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
Whiskey and vodka factory in Laos shut down after methanol poisoning allegations
It comes after six tourists have died in the country, including a 57-year-old American man, after suspected methanol poisoning.
Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested
The sale of the spirits has now been banned in the communist country, while the factory has been shut as an investigation continues. Twelve people have now been arrested by the au
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.
Laos poisonings: 'Source uncovered' as vodka factory shut down
Whisky and vodka factory in Laos closed after methanol poisoning outbreak kills six tourists including Londoner
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 ...
‘I knew my daughter was going to die’, says mother of lawyer killed by methanol poisoning in Laos
Sue White opens up about the ‘horrendous’ 16-hour journey to stay by daughter Simone’s side after fatal drink spiking ...
American among 5 tourists dead amid concerns over alcohol tainted with methanol in Laos
An American is among at least five tourists who have died after visiting a town in Laos where concerns have arisen about ...