The Latest Breaking News from Ethanol

Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng

Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Laos Hostel Owner Detained As 2nd Melbourne Teen Dies From Suspected Methanol Poisoning

Holly Bowles, 19, passed away in a Bangkok hospital after being on life support, bringing the confirmed death toll to six.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 22, 2024

Sugar Prices Give Up Early Gains on the Outlook for a Smaller Sugar Deficit

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Friday closed down -0.02 (-0.09%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -0.20 (-0.04%). Sugar prices Friday gave up an early advance and closed slightly lower on negative carryover from Thursday after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) lowered its...

Barchart · Nov 22, 2024

Recent Corn Rally Artificially Propped Up – What’s Next?

Corn prices appeared to have finally found a bottom from the summer sell-off. Speculators were short the market in record numbers until late August, when they began buying back contracts, convincing some that the harvest seasonal low may be in. Then, exports increased in the last few weeks, and prices…

Barchart · Nov 21, 2024

What is methanol, symptoms of methanol poisoning and how can tourists avoid it after Laos deaths?

Foreign Office advises tourists how to avoid alcohol that may be accidentally toxic or may be counterfeit

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

British lawyer dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

Melbourne teen dies after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos: What is it?

Methanol poisoning has killed Melbourne teen Bianca Jones a week after she and her best friend fell ill while travelling in neighbouring Laos. Thai authorities have confirmed that the teen developed a “brain swelling due to high levels of methanol found in her system." Tragedy struck all of a sudden…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

British tourists among those in hospital after ‘methanol poisoning’ in Laos

The Foreign Office said it was providing consular assistance to British nationals and their families following the alleged incident.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

American Tourist Confirmed Dead After Suspected Methanol Poisoning In Laos

The death toll of a suspect methanol poisoning in Laos has risen to four after it was confirmed that an American tourist had died.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 21, 2024