Laotian authorities have been working to rid the town of its deadly reputation. Clearly, they haven’t worked hard enough.

Out on the river there is little sign that the poisonings are stopping people coming to Vang Vieng. Late November is peak ...

Methanol is sometimes added to mixed drinks at disreputable bars as a cheaper alternative to ethanol, but can cause severe ...

Most people who want to get from Vientiane to Vang Vieng take the bus. The small, secluded town is a two-hour ride from ...