Since Laos ‘ communist rulers first opened the nation to tourists decades ago, Vang Vieng has become a fixture on the Southeast Asian traveller path.
The city was previously associated with bad behavior among travelers at forest parties, but it has since been rebranded as an eco-tourism hotspot.
The Laos holiday authorities reported to AFP that the Asian director of the Nana Backpackers Hostel had been detained for questioning. No claims have been made, yet.
On Saturday, Laos authorities could not be reached for comment.
The murders are thought to have been caused by alcohol that has alcohol in it.
Methanol, a dangerous alcohol, has the potential to lead to blindness, liver damage, and death when added to alcohol to boost its potency.
Authorities in the UK and Australia have cautioned people to avoid alcohol poisoning while drinking alcohol in Laos on their journey advice websites.