Laos, Australia

Australia warns travellers against two Laos spirits
Australia has warned travellers not to drink some liquors in Laos, following a spate of deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning. Australians should avoid drinking Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky "due to serious safety concerns", Australia's foreign affairs department said on its travel advisory website on Friday.
Australia issues urgent warning over deadly liquor in Laos amid tourist deaths
In the last two weeks, six tourists have reportedly died from suspected methanol poisoning due to tainted drinks in a holiday town in Laos.As per BBC, considering this, Australian authorities have recently advised travellers in Laos to
Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers
The other four victims have been named as Simone White, a 28-year-old lawyer from the UK; James Louis Hutson, a 57-year-old American; and Danish citizens Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21.
Deaths of 4 tourists, including an American, linked to drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
A U.S. citizen has died in a tourist town in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos following reports that multiple travelers suffered suspected cases of alcohol poisoning in the same town after possibly consuming tainted drinks. A State Department spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the death occurred in Vang Vieng.
Second Australian dies from tainted alcohol in Laos, sixth death reported
A second Australian woman hospitalised after drinking contaminated alcohol in a popular tourist town in Laos has died, the government said on Friday, the sixth fatality from suspected methanol poisoning.
American, Australian Among 4 Dead in Laos Alcohol Tragedy
The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of an American tourist in Vang Vieng, Laos, following the consumption of tainted alcohol. While declining to provide further details out of respect for the family, the department stated that local authorities are investigating the incident and that consular assistance is being offered.
Australia warns travelers against drinking local ‘Tiger’ spirits in Laos after tourist deaths
Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country.
Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists
The Lao government is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol and pledged to prosecute those responsible.
Tragedy in Laos: Methanol-tainted alcohol kills 6 tourists
Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.
Methanol tragedy in Laos: Tourists fall victim to tainted spirits
Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom have died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of vodka and whisky of a specific brand.
Laos hostel guests tried to warn other travellers in deleted reviews before mass poisoning deaths
New details are emerging about how backpackers tried to warn each other online about the hostel at the centre of the Laos methanol scandal. Two Australians are among the six dead.
Don’t drink local ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky in Laos, Australia warns after tourist deaths
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Australian teen and British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5
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Bodies of suspected Laos methanol poisoning victims brought back to Australia
Bodies of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles brought home as Laos police arrest eight people over suspected methanol poisoning.
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
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Laos methanol deaths: hostel owner, staff arrested as families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles make desperate plea
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Teens repatriated from Laos as arrests made, third Aussie victim confirmed
The bodies of best friends Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones have been returned to Australia as their grieving families welcome ...
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'Overwhelmed' family raise Laos tragedy target to $500k
Laos media say eight men have been detained over tourist deaths, as the families of two Australians who died of suspected ...