A New Zealander who had fallen ill from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos has now returned home, authorities have confirmed.
No other details were given about the tourist, who is among several that fell sick or died in recent weeks after consuming what may have been tainted drinks in Laos.
While six tourists – two Danes, two Australians, an American and a British national – have died, it is unclear how many more were ill.
Laotian authorities have promised to investigate the cause of the deaths, which have cast a spotlight on a popular backpacking town.
Vang Vieng, a small riverside town in central Laos known for its party scene, has long attracted backpackers travelling across Southeast Asia.
But the recent spate of deaths have…
