Vang Vieng has been a fixture on the Southeast Asia backpacker path since Laos’ secretive rulers opened the nation to tourism a long time in the past.
The city was as soon as synonymous with alcohol and drug-fuelled jungle events for backpackers however has since re-branded as an eco-tourism vacation spot.
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the reason for the deaths.
Methanol is a poisonous alcohol that may be added to liquor to extend its efficiency however may cause blindness, liver injury and demise.
On their journey recommendation web sites, UK and Australian authorities have warned their residents to watch out for methanol poisoning whereas consuming alcohol in Laos.
On Saturday the Laos authorities expressed “sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the households of the deceased”, including an investigation was underway to search out the reason for the incident.
