Last week, six tourists died in Laos from suspected methanol poisoning, raising global alarm about the dangers of tainted alcohol, especially among young travelers.
Methanol is a toxic form of alcohol that can cause death or blindness. Just 25 milliliters can be lethal without medical intervention.
The World Health Organization notes that methanol is often used in cheaper spirits, misleading customers into purchasing these tainted products without their awareness.
Countries like the U.S., U.K., and Australia have issued travel warnings for areas like Vang Vieng in Laos, stressing the dangers of consuming local alcoholic beverages.
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