Methanol

British Lawyer Dies from Methanol Poisoning: Public Health Concerns Escalate

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Bali, Indonesia — A British attorney has become the most recent victim of a troubling pattern of methanol poisoning incidents that have claimed numerous lives in Indonesia. Amanda Wilson, a 35-year-old lawyer from London, succumbed to severe poisoning symptoms last Thursday after inadvertently consuming a tainted alcoholic drink while vacationing in Bali. Wilson’s death raises new concerns over the safety of alcoholic beverages served in popular tourist destinations across Indonesia, where incidents of methanol-laced drinks have been reported intermittently over the past decade. Despite ongoing efforts to crack down on unregulated alcohol sales, the problem … Read more

Laos Hostel Owner Arrested After Suspected Methanol Poisoning Claims Six Lives in Tourist Town

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Vang Vieng, Laos – Authorities have arrested the owner of a hostel in Vang Vieng following a series of deaths attributed to suspected methanol poisoning, raising concerns about the safety of alcoholic beverages served in tourist areas. This arrest comes as the death toll rises to six, including a British and an Australian national, after they allegedly consumed contaminated drinks. The seriousness of the incident came to light after Simeone White, a 28-year-old British woman, died last week. White was an associate lawyer specializing in intellectual property and technology at a law firm in London. … Read more