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Laos tourist methanol poisoning 2026
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FIRST ENTRY JUL 18
JUL 18 · Day 1
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Vang Vieng is a riverside town in central Laos and is a hub for backpackers travelling across South-East Asia.
Earlier this year, 10 people connected to the hostel were charged with destroying evidence, receiving suspended sentences and fines of $185 (£135) each.
A Briton, two Australians, two Danish citizens and an American died in November 2024 following a night out in Vang Vieng.