The mother of a British lawyer who died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos has described her race from the UK to be by her daughter’s side as she underwent brain surgery.

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.

Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng earlier this month. An Australia travel advisory published on Friday said the Southeast Asian country has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky.

Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.

Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom have died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of vodka and whiskey from a specific brand.