The mother of a British lawyer, who died from a suspected mass methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country of Laos, has spoken publicly for the first time about the horrendous experience of flying 16 hours to be by her daughter’s bedside.

Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng earlier this month. An Australia travel advisory published on Friday said the Southeast Asian country has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky.

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

Australian government website Smartraveller has issued a fresh warning about drinking in Laos, urging Australians to avoid Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky, due to "serious safety concerns".

Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country.

Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.