37 minutes ago Laos methanol poisonings latest: Parents of British tourist killed pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after consuming ‘tainted’ alcohol shots in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

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51 minutes ago Brother of British lawyer who died after 'drinking toxic shot' in Laos 'mass poisoning' pays heartbreaking tribute to 'brilliant sister'

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, is among six people who have died in connection with suspected methanol poisoning.

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1 hour ago 'I booked a stay at hostel where six people died from methanol poisoning

Tasha Moore, a 22-year-old from Manchester, was due to stay at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in the popular tourist town of Vang Vieng in Laos but cancelled her booking the day before.

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3 hours ago Laos methanol poisonings latest: Tributes paid to British lawyer with ‘bright future’ as sixth death confirmed

Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after consuming ‘tainted’ alcohol shots in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

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3 hours ago Laos tourists speak out over fears of methanol poisoning after six die

Laostourists have spoken of their fears after six people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

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3 hours ago Map reveals global methanol poisoning hotspots where YOU could be at risk

Brits have been warned of the risk of methanol poisoning in Laos, where it is mixed into counterfeit booze to boost profits, but this isn't just a risk in the far-flung corners of the world.

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3 hours ago 'I visited Laos methanol poisoning party town and still shudder at the memory'

Vang Vieng in Laos has had a reputation for dangerous partying for over a decade and attempts to reform the town's tourist offering have clearly failed, writes Laura Hill

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3 hours ago Brit backpackers issued Laos travel advice update after mass 'vodka' poisoning kills six

There is now a warning in place specifically advising Brits to be vigilant when buying drinks in the country, following the sixth victim of the methanol poisonings has died

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4 hours ago What is methanol poisoning? Six dead after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The tourists became severely ill after reportedly drinking tainted alcohol in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

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5 hours ago What is methanol, symptoms of methanol poisoning and how can tourists avoid it after Laos deaths?

Foreign Office advises tourists how to avoid alcohol that may be accidentally toxic or may be counterfeit

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