The recent deaths of six foreign tourists in Laos has cast a light on a long-standing problem in Southeast Asia.

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.

T he death of six tourists visiting Laos is suspected to be the result of mass methanol poisoning, after all are believed to have consumed alcoholic drinks tainted with the toxic substance. With officials issuing fresh warnings about the dangers of ingesting methanol, here’s what you should know about what it is and how it affects the body.

Six tourists, including an American, have now died from suspected methanol poisoning after allegedly drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, per reports

Three more people allegedly linked to the Laos methanol poisonings that killed two Danish tourists were arrested.

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It comes after six tourists have died in the country, including a 57-year-old American man, after suspected methanol poisoning.

A woman has spoken out about the dangers of methanol poisoning after recalling a nightmare holiday in Bali that left her waking up blind in New Zealand, cl