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.

The death of six foreigners in Vang Vieng threatens to undermine the government’s desperate attempts to revive its tourism sector.

The local governor visited the hostel in which some of the victims were staying, promising justice for those responsible.