The Guardian reported on Friday that Laos is implementing a ban on Tiger, a local whisky and vodka brand, after six tourists, including one American, died of what authorities believe to be methanol poisoning.

Twelve individuals, including 2 Indians, were arrested in Laos after a methanol poisoning incident that killed 6 tourists. The factory producing Tiger Vodka and Whiskey was shut down and its owner arrested.

SINGAPORE: Laos has banned the sale and consumption of a brand of whisky and vodka following the death of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning earlier this month. This is according to Smartraveller,

Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country.

Laos has banned the sale and consumption of a local alcohol brand following the death of six foreign tourists due to alleged methanol poisoning.

Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.