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