Laos Government

Laos Bans Popular Vodka and Whisky Brand After Tourist Deaths

29 Nov 2024

The Laos government has banned Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky. This action follows the tragic deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. Tourist Deaths Spark Action Two Australian teenagers, two Danish citizens, an American, and a Briton died after drinking alcohol in Vang Vieng. This popular backpacker hotspot has...

Laos Government Mourns Deaths Of Six Foreign Tourists, Methanol Poisoning Suspected

23 Nov 2024

The government of Laos has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six foreign tourists in the popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng, where methanol poisoning is believed to be the cause. In a statement published on its Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, the government extended its “sincere sympathy and...