In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

In the bars of the bustling Laos tourist town, visitors are nervous and information on the investigation into the deaths is scarce. The music is still playing and the alcohol is still flowing at ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng

Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot. What went wrong in Laos? The Lao government has said it is “profoundly ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

As authorities detain a hostel owner in Vang Vieng, expert says the recent deaths are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’. Vang Vieng is an unlikely party hub.. Surrounded by striking limestone mountains ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Three more tourists named in Laos methanol deaths

The local governor visited the hostel in which some of the victims were staying, promising justice for those responsible.

Government of Laos 'saddened' by deaths of foreign 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.

Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

Travelers from the United States, Britain, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.

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Parents 'devastated' over British woman's death in suspected Laos poisoning

Simone White died in Laos after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol.

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists. Police in Laos have detained the manager of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng as well as seven of its staff ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

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Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town

A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six tourists and potentially injured scores of others

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Simone Strobel inquest hears boyfriend of backpacker found dead ‘twigged’ to undercover police officer

Det Sgt David Mackie says he believed Tobias Moran knew police were likely secretly recording him. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers

Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

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