The death of six foreigners in Vang Vieng threatens to undermine the government’s desperate attempts to revive its tourism ...

Laotian authorities have been working to rid the town of its deadly reputation. Clearly, they haven’t worked hard enough.

Out on the river there is little sign that the poisonings are stopping people coming to Vang Vieng. Late November is peak ...

Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning.

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, ...

Methanol is sometimes added to mixed drinks at disreputable bars as a cheaper alternative to ethanol, but can cause severe ...

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning after visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, this month.