Laos, methanol poisoning

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths
A New Zealander who had fallen ill from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos has now returned home, authorities have confirmed. No other details were given about the tourist, who is among several that fell sick or died in recent weeks after consuming what may have been tainted drinks in Laos.
Eight men detained over suspected Laos methanol poisoning that killed six backpackers
Laos police have detained eight staff and managers of the hostel where Australians Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were staying when they fell ill. A third Australian is also recovering from suspected poisoning.
Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here's where incidents happen the most
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.
Laos police arrest eight hostel staff members during investigation into suspected methanol poisoning
The head of security forces of Vang Vieng district Phut Buathong Boriban reportedly told local media eight staff members, including management, from NANA Backpackers Hostel, where all of the six victims are understood to have stayed, have been detained amid investigations.
Eight Laos hostel staff arrested after six tourists die in mass 'methanol poisoning'
Several members of staff from a hostel in Laos have reportedly been arrested after six tourists died from a suspected mass poisoning.
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, highlighting a larger problem in Asia
Some fourteen people were reportedly sickened following a night out in Vang Vieng around Nov. 12, report CNBC's Monica Pitrelli. Methanol is cheaper than ethanol, which is the alcohol that's normally found in beer,
Staff, management arrested by Laos police in connection with suspected methanol poisoning
Eight people have been arrested by Laos police in connection with the suspected methanol poisoning that killed two Melbourne teenagers.
Sixth death confirmed in suspected Laos mass methanol poisoning incident
The death toll from a suspected adulterated alcohol mass poisoning in Laos rose to six Friday after an Australian teen backpacker died in a hospital in Thailand where she had been transferred for treatment.
Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
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.
Tragedy in Laos: Methanol Poisoning Claims Lives of Tourists
A New Zealand citizen returns home after being poisoned by methanol in Laos. The incident claimed six lives, including tourists from Denmark, Australia, Britain, and the U.S. Authorities pledge to prosecute those responsible.
Laos hostel staff detained after backpackers' methanol poisoning deaths
BANGKOK - Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported on Nov 26. Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died following what media said was a night out in the town on November 12.
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 ...
Amateur sleuth uncovers claims of earlier incidents linked to Laos hostel at centre of mass poisoning
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Laos methanol poisoning: Danish women reportedly vomited blood for hours
Text messages from two Danish backpackers who died in a mass poisoning in Laos suggest the pair had been vomiting blood for ...