Even so, he remains optimistic about Vang Vieng’s future as a tourist destination. “I still think it’s very safe if tourists come to enjoy the nature, not for alcohol or illegal drugs.

At the time of the incident, they stayed at Nana's backpackers in the popular tourist town of Vang Vieng. Their night out ... "There's a couple of drugs that - well there is one main drug that ...

Stricter safety standards were imposed and Vang Vieng embraced eco and adventure tourism, and sought to attract more tourists ...