Laos government breaks silence on the deaths of six tourists from methanol poisoning

[@meredithisme3752]

Cannot believe anyone would go to such places

[@Deano00777]

You can’t judge a whole country but this event. Many tourists have died under crap circumstances in Australia, and we’d have one of the safest countries to travel to.

[@NowinLao]

83 women have been murdered in Australia this year by men. It's got me beat why women live there..

[@shabushi1997]

What do you expect from the country that has no copyright laws. Unauthorized liquor, unlicensed bar, and Vietnamese owned.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Fuel alcohol is less expensive than properly distilled alcohol , made for human consumption. Consume "beverage" alcohol at your own risk.

[@edwardbec9844]

88 so what you’re saying is that Western Girls should expect to be Murdered simply buying a drink in Laos or any other Asian Nation Every Bar Owner and all staff are directly responsible for the Deaths . No It’s Murder Pre- mediated should be charged the Premises Locked down Travel warnings are BS just don't go there

[@ale.3463]

Their law probably includes the Death Penalty!

[@user-oi9to7ux7k]

Correct. The Laos authorities will not mess around with the culprits like we would in Australia.

[@KIA-MIA-POW]

It does, BUT there are so many variables associated with Lao law and its communist provincial administrations that anything may eventuate.

[@gdog2831]

​@user-oi9to7ux7k we are both a tyrannical and soft on crime Nation!

[@Maria-h1q6w]

​@user-oi9tUo7ux7k unfortunately you are spot on..

[@MaggiePigg]

So sad and unfair.

[@Eric-jo8uh]

Laos gives the death penalty for drug offences too. Why would anyone go there?

[@ym5891]

Ironically, if you suspect methanol poisoning, give them alcohol (ethanol). It binds with the methanol and makes it harmless.

[@EddieSmith917]

Yes if the girls drank beer & seek medical instead of laying in their room they might have survived 😢

[@NowinLao]

@@EddieSmith917 Wrong!

[@EddieSmith917]

@@NowinLao Do some research before u accuse others of being incorrect

[@NowinLao]

@@EddieSmith917 My apologies Eddie.. I was only aware of Fomepizole being the antidote.. "...Yes, ethanol can help treat methanol poisoning if administered quickly: How it works Ethanol is metabolized in the liver before methanol, which delays the onset of methanol poisoning and gives the body more time to process it. Ethanol binds to the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the liver more effectively than methanol, blocking methanol from binding. When to use it Ethanol can be used to treat methanol poisoning if fomepizole is unavailable. Other treatments Other treatments for methanol poisoning include: Sodium bicarbonate to neutralize formic acid and maintain pH balance Hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration to remove methanol and formate from the blood Folinic acid or folic acid to enhance the metabolism of formate.."

[@martinepstein3332]

All very sad

[@peteroneil9031]

Boycott

[@josephsonnier3594]

Well , no need to be traveling abroad . It's seems the countries should state TRAVEL HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK . My condolences on lost of lives .

[@zackleahy9241]

What kind of dumb comment is this.

[@rashedprime]

We go to other countries and think we can do whatever we want. No respect to the local law and values!

[@zackleahy9241]

@@rashedprime what has this got to do with breaking foreign laws? Also speak for yourself, I live abroad and travel and never broken a local law.

[@RB-mr6cr]

Why go to Laos, why not Vietnam or Thailand???

[@FirstPersonSciencePodcast]

Why any of those shitholes?

[@zackleahy9241]

Lol? Same problem in those countries..

[@KIA-MIA-POW]

Like all countries in SEAsia, Lao offers a unique experience of language, culture, and history. Not to be missed!

[@FirstPersonSciencePodcast]

@@KIA-MIA-POW lol 😆

[@KIA-MIA-POW]

@@FirstPersonSciencePodcast Ah! ... the intelligencia have joined us.

[@Harien-fs6gn]

So it’s in Laos not Thailand.. as the recent news more focus on in Thailand spot and the media are too focusing blaming and rise awareness people holiday in all SE Asia.. that’s so not fair. Methanol or any other drugs drink spikes crimes has been happening in North Asia, Europe, South America or other western countries to many foreign tourists or their local clubbers too. So be aware ! and always go to the place that more credible and make sure the places and bartenders hold RSA license . 😌

[@JamesChatting]

A lot of people don't know where Laos is, it does have an unusual place on the map

[@rashedprime]

We go to other countries and think we can do whatever we want. No respect to the local law and values!

[@JamesChatting]

Oh ok, so it's their fault then 🙄

[@HopeAfterAGenderChangeIn2009]

This is why only bring your own Beer or Alcohol

[@imantifeminism556]

It's not their problem, they're not there to watch every Australian woman & they have the right to not investigate as well

[@stormcrow3579]

Might wanna check bro's floors and gardens 😳

[@shadowban9749]

The families must sue the Dept of Foreign Affairs for failing to provide up to date travel advice. Asia has the highest prevalence of methanol poisoning in the world. Why didnt the Australian Government warn them? At the end of the day Albo is responsible for what happened. Albo needs to pay for this.

[@greekcafe1]

Rubbish..

[@BigGen222]

People are responsible for the decisions that they make for themselves (nothing to do with the murder of these young Australian women). Stop looking to the government to regulate what we can or cannot do.

[@shadowban9749]

@@greekcafe1 Well they updated it didnt they? It took Albo being responsible for these peoples deaths to do it? Outrageous. The families must be furious.

[@shadowban9749]

@@BigGen222 Dude - even libertarian USA tries to protect its citizens through travel advice and warnings. Of all nations on earth surely Australia should have been warning Aussie citizens of methanol poisoning risks while travelling in Asia - this is certainly nothing new. Odds are this was just an accident - its often the case in these poor Asian nations that the traditional brewing processes used generate toxic levels of methanol. This is no secret so there is no excuse for Albo failing to warn young Aussies who are likely to consume alcohol in these Asian nations while travelling. I just cannot believe that Albo had the audacity to comment on this. Guilty conscience I guess. What an incompetent scumbag. He cant anything right and now Australian are dead. This makes my blood boil.

[@davegoldspink5354]

As much as we like blaming government (especially when it’s our current shit show government) for things, people SHOULD be responsible for their own actions and as far as foreign affairs goes Benny Wong and co are so incompetent I wouldn’t trust them running a lemonade stand let alone something as important as travelling Aussies’ safety overseas.