Methanol Archives

Australian Travel Advisory Updated After Deadly Methanol Poisoning in Laos Involving Local Spirits

Vang Vieng, Laos – Following the recent tragic deaths of several tourists, including two Australian teenagers, due to methanol poisoning, Smartraveller, a branch of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has updated its travel advice for Laos. The advisory highlights significant health risks associated with consuming local alcohol brands, specifically Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky, which authorities in Laos have now banned after linking them to the fatalities. The incidents occurred over the past …

Tourist Alert: Deadly Drink Risk in Laos After Multiple Fatalities Linked to Methanol Poisoning in Popular Backpacking Destination

Vang Vieng, Laos – In the wake of several deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning, travelers to popular destinations are being warned to exercise caution when consuming alcoholic beverages. The incidents, which took place in the well-known tourist town of Vang Vieng, resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including British lawyer Simone White, 28, and Australian teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19. Local police have reported the arrest of several persons in …

Australian Teen Among Six Tourists Killed by Suspected Methanol Poisoning in Laos as Global Warnings Escalate

Vang Vieng, Laos — A rising death toll has alarmed officials and visitors in Laos, where an outbreak of suspected methanol poisoning has claimed the lives of six foreign tourists, including Australian and British nationals. The incident has prompted a flurry of travel advisories cautioning against the consumption of potentially contaminated alcohol. According to local authorities, the recent fatalities followed a series of poisonings that occurred in the popular tourism destination of Vang Vieng, once …

Australian Teen Among Four Dead Due to Suspected Methanol Poisoning in Laos: A Heartbreaking Warning for Travelers

Vang Vieng, Laos – A tragic incident involving tainted alcohol has claimed the lives of several tourists, including a 19-year-old Australian, in a Laos town popular among backpackers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the death of Bianca Jones who succumbed to her illness after being transferred for medical treatment to a hospital in Thailand. Alongside the Australian victim, one American and two Danish nationals have also perished under similar circumstances. During a session in …