Australia's foreign affairs department has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky in Laos after six foreign tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning. Laotian authorities have prohibited these spirits due to health concerns. The victims, including two Australians, consumed the alcohol in a popular backpacker area, prompting investigations into local establishments. Countries like the UK have echoed similar warnings, stressing the risks of consuming cheap, unregulated spirits in the region. Families of the deceased have called for transparent investigations into the circumstances surrounding the poisonings.