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Following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, authorities have banned the sale of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky. Investigations are ongoing, with multiple arrests made, including hostel staff linked to the incident. Governments have issued travel advisories urging caution with alcohol consumption in the region.
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Six tourists, including British lawyer Simone White, have died from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming tainted alcohol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of local alcoholic beverages and prompted investigations into the hostel's practices and the source of the alcohol.
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Two Australian teenagers are in critical condition due to suspected methanol poisoning after consuming tainted alcohol in Laos. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the illegal addition of methanol to alcoholic beverages in Southeast Asia, where regulations are lax. The health risks associated with methanol consumption are severe and often fatal.
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Two Australian tourists were poisoned by methanol-laced alcohol in Laos, resulting in one fatality and several others hospitalized. Authorities have detained the hostel's manager and owner as investigations continue into the incident that has raised health alerts for travelers in the region.
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Six tourists, including British lawyer Simone White, have died in Laos from suspected methanol poisoning after consuming tainted drinks. The incident occurred in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacking destination. Authorities have detained several individuals, but no charges have been filed yet.
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Six tourists, including two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton, and two Australians, died in Laos from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out on November 12. Authorities have detained the manager and staff of the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng as investigations continue into the incident.