fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoMiscellaneousLaos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia saysLaos banned Tiger vodka and whisky after tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning, prompting travel warnings for alcohol safety.
fromwww.dw.com4 months agoHealthWill Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning? DW 12/12/2024Recent deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos highlight the dangers of moonshine alcohol in Southeast Asia's tourist hotspots.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk1 hour agoLondon politics'From Orpington to Laos - I watched my friend die from methanol poisoning abroad'Bethany Clarke launched a petition for methanol awareness and education after her best friend Simone died from poisoned alcohol.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoMiscellaneousLaos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia saysLaos banned Tiger vodka and whisky after tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning, prompting travel warnings for alcohol safety.
fromwww.dw.com4 months agoHealthWill Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning? DW 12/12/2024Recent deaths from methanol poisoning in Laos highlight the dangers of moonshine alcohol in Southeast Asia's tourist hotspots.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk1 hour agoLondon politics'From Orpington to Laos - I watched my friend die from methanol poisoning abroad'Bethany Clarke launched a petition for methanol awareness and education after her best friend Simone died from poisoned alcohol.
Beerfromwww.dw.com1 month agoWhy having a drink in Turkey can mean life or death DW 03/08/2025Raki is a symbol of Turkish culture but is facing safety issues due to bootleg alcohol.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoMiscellaneousIn wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang ViengThe recent alcohol poisoning tragedy in Vang Vieng has raised serious concerns about safety and regulation of alcohol for tourists in Southeast Asia.
fromWine Enthusiast6 months agoWineWhy I Hate Hazmat WhiskeyThe rise of hazmat whiskey, with abv levels of 70% or higher, poses safety risks and reflects a trend towards undiluted, high-proof spirits.