Two Melbourne women are critically ill in Bangkok after drinking methanol-tainted cocktails in Laos.

Two 19-year-old women from Melbourne are critically ill in Bangkok after consuming cocktails believed to be spiked with methanol in Laos. They are among a group of travelers affected by tainted alcohol, with at least two deaths and a dozen hospitalized. The Australian government is providing consular assistance to the families. Methanol, a toxic substance, can cause severe health issues and death.

November 18, 2024
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