Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol

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Laos has stated it cannot determine the cause of six deaths linked to methanol-tainted alcohol due to the lack of autopsies. The victims included citizens from multiple countries who died after consuming the contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng. The distillery owner faces charges for selling harmful products but not for the deaths. The Australian government expressed frustration over the lack of serious charges following the incident.