Counterfeits of well-known alcohol brands and homemade spirits pose a significant problem in Laos.

Channel News Asia

Singapore

New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

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United Kingdom

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

Counterfeits of well-known alcohol brands and home-made spirits are a common problem in the gap year destination

The Independent

Evgeny Lebedev

London

Greater London

England

Warning to tourists in Laos after methanol poisoning 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

Daily Mirror

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Laos government breaks silence on 'methanol poisoning' deaths in party town

(Reuters) -A New Zealand citizen poisoned after drinking contaminated alcohol in a popular tourist town in Laos has returned home, authorities said on Monday, as Laos pledged to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists. Read full story

The Star Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia

Government of Singapore

Two Danes, two Australians, a Briton and an American have died from methanol poisoning. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times

Singapore Press Holdings

The popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding tragedy after multiple deaths from suspected methanol poisoning. File photo: Getty Images  
By Nova Chittock of RNZ

Otago Daily Times

Allied Press

Otago

New Zealand

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak. (Image credit: Anupam Nath)

National Public Radio, Inc

Washington

District of Columbia

United States

Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know

A New Zealand citizen poisoned after drinking contaminated alcohol in a popular tourist town in Laos has returned home, authorities said on Monday, as Laos pledged to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.

Bangkok Post

Stock Exchange of Thailand

Bangkok

Thailand

Six tourists, including Australians and a British woman, died in Laos, likely from methanol poisoning. The U.S. State Department warns travelers about this risk. The Laos government is investigating the incident and expressed condolences to the victims' families.

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New Delhi

Delhi Division

Delhi

India

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