News outlets had reported the cause of the foreigners’ illness was suspected alcohol poisoning, similar to a case in Laos last month in which six tourists — including two Australian teenagers — died after consuming drinks tainted with methanol.
Rod McGuirk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Special areas like Tibet also require additional permission for foreigners to visit.
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