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

By The Guardian | Nov 22, 2024 at 02:03 PM EST

Vang Vieng, a former party hub in Laos, is now in the spotlight after six deaths due to methanol poisoning. Tourists are warned of the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol in south-east Asia, with experts urging caution and awareness of the risks.

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