The popular backpacker resort of Vang Vieng in Laos is shaken by the death of six people. All are suspected to have died after drinking drinks laced with methanol.
Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is mainly used in industry and household products. It is also colorless which makes it difficult to detect in drinks.
According to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an investigation has been launched and, according to information, several people have been arrested.
What has happened in Laos and could it be a mistake?
Guest: Nora Fernstedt, reporter at Aftonbladet.
Program manager and producer: Jenny Ågren.
Clips from: DW News, Sky News Australia, ABC News.
Contact: [email protected].
TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2024
All Aftonbladet’s podcasts