Laos bans sale and consumption of vodka and whisky brand following suspected mass methanol poisoning

Ban comes after two Australian teenagers, two Danish citizens, an American and a Briton became ill, and later died, after drinking in Vang Vieng

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Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of a brand of whisky and vodka after the death of six tourists from a suspected mass methanol poisoning this month.

According to Smartraveller, the Australian government's travel advice website, the drinks Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky have been prohibited by the Laos government due to concerns about these products being a health risk".

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