Laos tainted alcohol results in Canada travel warning [Video]

The Canadian government is warning travellers following the deaths of at least six people in the mass poisoning of foreign tourists in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol.

The government is advising Canadians to “exercise a high degree of caution” while travelling in Laos as a result.

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“In November 2024, several foreigners in Vang Vieng have been victims of suspected methanol-adulterated alcohol poisoning,” reads the travel warning.

The government advises travellers to:

• be vigilant if you choose to drink alcohol;
• avoid accepting free or extremely low-priced drinks;
• only buy alcohol in sealed bottles and cans from reputable shops; and
• seek medical assistance if you begin to feel sick.

Global Affairs Canada said in a statement on Friday it isn’t aware of any Canadians who have been poisoned in Laos.

An officer at Vang Vieng’s Tourism Police office told The Associated Press on …