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.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoMiscellaneousLaos government profoundly saddened' by deaths of tourists in Vang ViengLaos government saddened by six foreign tourists' deaths due to suspected methanol poisoning, pledging a thorough investigation.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoMiscellaneousLaos government profoundly saddened' by deaths of tourists in Vang ViengLaos government saddened by six foreign tourists' deaths due to suspected methanol poisoning, pledging a thorough investigation.
Miscellaneousfromwww.aljazeera.com5 months agoIn Laos, methanol poisoning deaths send chill through a backpacker paradiseSix tourist deaths in Vang Vieng from methanol poisoning spark safety concerns and scrutiny in popular tourist destinations.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk5 months agoMiscellaneousOrpington lawyer 'fifth to die' after drinking methanol-laced' shots in LaosFive tourists have died after allegedly consuming methanol-contaminated drinks in Laos, highlighting safety concerns for travelers.
fromwww.dw.com5 months agoMiscellaneous4 tourists die from methanol tainted alcohol in Laos DW 11/21/2024Four foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, with multiple others hospitalized, leading to warnings for travelers.
fromwww.dw.com5 months agoMiscellaneousLaos mourns methanol poisoning death of tourists DW 11/23/2024Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng from suspected methanol poisoning, prompting an investigation by Laotian authorities.
fromwww.standard.co.uk5 months agoLondonSimone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tributeSimone White's death from suspected methanol poisoning underscores the dangers of tainted alcohol in tourist areas.
Miscellaneousfromwww.aljazeera.com5 months agoIn Laos, methanol poisoning deaths send chill through a backpacker paradiseSix tourist deaths in Vang Vieng from methanol poisoning spark safety concerns and scrutiny in popular tourist destinations.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk5 months agoMiscellaneousOrpington lawyer 'fifth to die' after drinking methanol-laced' shots in LaosFive tourists have died after allegedly consuming methanol-contaminated drinks in Laos, highlighting safety concerns for travelers.
fromwww.dw.com5 months agoMiscellaneous4 tourists die from methanol tainted alcohol in Laos DW 11/21/2024Four foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, with multiple others hospitalized, leading to warnings for travelers.
fromwww.dw.com5 months agoMiscellaneousLaos mourns methanol poisoning death of tourists DW 11/23/2024Six foreign tourists died in Vang Vieng from suspected methanol poisoning, prompting an investigation by Laotian authorities.
fromwww.standard.co.uk5 months agoLondonSimone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tributeSimone White's death from suspected methanol poisoning underscores the dangers of tainted alcohol in tourist areas.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoSix people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?Vang Vieng's party reputation is shadowed by recent methanol poisoning incidents resulting in multiple deaths of tourists.Safety concerns have risen amidst ongoing popularity, prompting investigations and detentions.