Calum Macdonald suffered from vision impairment and breathing problems after a night out in Vang Vieng, Laos, where he consumed free alcoholic shots mixed with soft drinks. He experienced blinding white light in Vietnam, leading to confusion. At a hospital, tests showed his symptoms were linked to the drinks he had consumed. Macdonald is now speaking out to raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning, particularly in disreputable bars that substitute methanol for ethanol in their beverages.
Calum Macdonald experienced severe vision impairment and breathing difficulties after drinking potentially poisoned alcohol in Laos, raising concerns about methanol use in bars.
While crossing the border into Vietnam, he was engulfed in blinding white light, which led to confusion and an eventual hospital visit after worsening symptoms.
Hospital tests in England confirmed that his health issues were linked to the drinks he consumed in Laos, particularly the alcohol that was offered at the hostel.
Macdonald is advocating for greater awareness about the risks associated with alcoholic drinks in places like Vang Vieng, where methanol poisoning can occur.
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