Methanol Deaths in Laos | Global News

Six tourists from Britain, Australia, Denmark, and the U.S. died after drinking tainted vodka in Laos, but authorities couldn’t confirm the cause without autopsies—now the distillery owner faces only minor charges for selling harmful products and running an illegal business. Australia is furious, demanding accountability, while the British government warns travelers about methanol-laced booze, a deadly poison often slipped into cheap alcohol to cut costs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5de48e6fe471db57