Laos says lack of autopsies means cause of tourist deaths cannot be proven as methanol
3 sources·Updated July 18, 2026
Laos tourist deaths
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- The Journal·5d agoLaos says it cannot determine cause of six tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol
The Ministry of Public Security said this was because the families of the deceased had refused to allow autopsies.
Read at The Journal → - BBC World·5d agoLaos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
Read at BBC World → - SBS Australia·5d agoLaos says lack of autopsies means cause of tourist deaths cannot be proven as methanol
Those indicted over the deaths are facing charges related to selling food harmful to health and operating an illegal business.
Read at SBS Australia →