**Australia's Travel Warning: Methanol Poisonings Linked to Local Liquors in Laos**

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:03:14 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Australia's Travel Warning: Methanol Poisonings Linked to Local Liquors in Laos**

Australia has issued a strong advisory against consuming certain Laotian liquors following recent methanol poisoning incidents that resulted in multiple deaths.


The incidents have raised serious health concerns for travelers, particularly affecting those frequenting hotspot areas like Vang Vieng, prompting increased scrutiny on local alcoholic beverages.

Australia’s foreign affairs department has officially alerted citizens to avoid consuming specific liquors in Laos due to alarming occurrences of suspected methanol poisoning. The advisory specifically warns against Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky, which have been banned by Laotian authorities after a string of fatalities among tourists in Vang Vieng. The latest reports indicate that six individuals, including two Australians aged 19, tragically lost their lives after apparently drinking locally produced vodka.

The statement draws attention to the potential dangers associated with spirit-based drinks while traveling, specifically in regions known for their nightlife and casual drinking culture. The deceased, identified as Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, were staying at the Nana Backpackers hostel, which has since been closed by authorities following the incidents. Although the establishment's owners have denied any wrongdoing regarding the sale of unsafe alcohol, the situation remains under investigation, with local law enforcement detaining eight staff members without any charges yet.

Families of the Australian victims are calling for further action and accountability from the Laotian government, emphasizing the importance of preventing similar tragedies in the future. The other victims include four international travelers from different countries, highlighting the widespread impact of the liquor-related hazards.

As concerns mount, international bodies such as the UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office have revised their travel advisories to warn tourists about the risks of methanol exposure, particularly concerning counterfeit liquor products. Such tragic events underscore the growing problem of methanol poisoning linked to counterfeit alcohol in Southeast Asia, serving as a critical alert for backpackers and tourists exploring these regions.

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