Whiskey and vodka factory in Laos shut down

Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested
Police in Laos have reportedly arrested the owner of a factory which reportedly supplied the poisoned alcohol that claimed the lives of six backpackers, including a British lawyer. Simone White, 28, died while on holiday with two friends after they accepted free vodka shots from Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist destination.
Whiskey and vodka factory in Laos shut down after methanol poisoning allegations
It comes after six tourists have died in the country, including a 57-year-old American man, after suspected methanol poisoning.
Laos poisonings: 'Source uncovered' as vodka factory shut down
Source uncovered' as vodka factory shut down - Whisky and vodka factory in Laos closed after methanol poisoning outbreak kills six tourists including Londoner
Hostel Owner Arrested, 6 Tourists Dead in Laos Tainted Alcohol Tragedy
A hostel owner and manager have been arrested by police, and six tourists have now died in a tainted alcohol tragedy in Laos.
Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng earlier this month. An Australia travel advisory published on Friday said the Southeast Asian country has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky.
Hostel staff detained after 6 tourists' deaths linked to suspected alcohol poisoning in Laos
Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff members of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported Tuesday. Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died following what media said was a night out in the town on November 12.
Don’t drink local ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky in Laos, Australia warns after tourist deaths
Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign ...
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Chinese company extends support for clean energy in Laos
Representatives of the China Communications Construction Group and Lao government officials gather for the corporate open day event in Meuangfeuang district, Vientiane province.
6 tourists in Laos have died after drinking tainted alcohol
VANG VIENG, Laos — A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died ...
Father of Australian teen who died in Laos urges government ‘to protect others’ from tainted alcohol
The father of an Australian teenager who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on a backpacking holiday has issued a ...
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Laos, Hong Kong ink customs action plan to boost trade
Deputy Director General of the Lao Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance, Mr Vongvanhpheng Phoumsavanh (left), and Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Excise in Hong Kong, Mr Rudy Hui ...
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AP delivers unmatched coverage in Laos after mass methanol poisoning of foreign tourists
The AP quickly deployed an all-formats team that dominated the story by providing voices and color from Vang Vieng, Laos, ...
Distiller explains fine line between brewing safe and deadly spirits in wake of Laos alcohol poisonings
After the deaths of six young backpackers, including two Australians, due to methanol poisoning in Laos, a distiller explains ...
‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend
I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend - Simone White ...