Australia warns of drinking danger to Laos Tiger Spirituos
Australia warns of drinking danger to Laos Tiger Spirituos
Australia has warned travelers to consume alcoholic beverages from a Laotian manufacturer after six foreign tourists have died of methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country. This warning came during an increase in deaths that are associated with the consumption of Tiger Branded Wodka and Whiskey.
serious safety concerns
The updated travel recommendation published on Friday mentions "serious security concerns" with regard to the Tiger products, especially after a mass outbreak of poisoning at the beginning of this month in the popular backpacker destination Vang Vang. The Laotian authorities have issued a regulation that prohibits the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger whiskey due to health risks.
alarming reports on poisoning
The Australian warning asked travelers to “be vigilant, especially with spirits -containing drinks, including cocktails.” However, there is no evidence that the Laotian authorities have published a public warning regarding the Tiger Spirituos ban. Instead, the warning came about the potentially fatal consequences of the consumption of contaminated alcohol from foreign governments to their citizens.
Silence of the Laotian authorities
Laos, an non -transparent communist country, strictly controls its media and has been silent about deaths for over a week before a first statement. More than two weeks after the incidents, the information about the cause of the death of tourists and the scope of the poisoning is limited, which triggers frustration with the families and friends of the victim.
The victims of methanol poisoning
Among the victims are the Australians Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19 years old; The Danes Anne-Sofie Orkild Cyman, 20, and Frela Vennervald Sorensen, 21; US citizen James Louis Hutson, 57, and British lawyer Simone White, 28. Everyone suffered with suspected methanol poisoning after the consumption of alcohol in Vang Vieng.
Investigations and arrests
This week eight Vietnamese employees of a backpacker hostel, in which at least five of the victims had stayed, were arrested by the local authorities, according to the state associated with the state. Part of the investigation focuses on reports that the tourists were offered free Shot glasses.
independent investigations by travelers
Since the Laotian authorities have little specific information, some travelers in Vang Vieng and friends of the deceased have started to determine independently. A traveler who wanted to remain anonymous reported CNN that he had carried out an independent survey by travelers who were also hospitalized or after a suspected methanol poisoning.
dangers of methanol
methanol is an alcohol connection that is often used in industrial and cleaning substances and as fuel. It can be accidentally added to alcoholic beverages either by traditional brewing processes or deliberately to increase the alcohol content with the intention of increasing profit. Even small amounts of methanol can cause blindness, nausea and vomiting, while consuming only 30 milliliters (1 ounce) can be fatal.
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