29 minutes ago Simone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute

The parents of British lawyer Simone White who died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos have described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter”.

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38 minutes ago Laos methanol poisonings latest: Parents of killed British tourist 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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41 minutes ago How horror in Laos unfolded and terrifying warning days before Brit died from methanol poisoning

It is believed the tourists had all taken shots laced with methanol, which is sometimes used by disreputable bars as a cheaper alternative to ethanol (alcohol).

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73 minutes ago Laos methanol poisoning: Brit lawyer who died after drinking 'poisoned shots' had 'spark for life'

Several people, including Brit lawyer Simone White have died after 14 people were rushed to hospital in Vang Vieng, Laos, with suspected methanol poisoning

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76 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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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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4 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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4 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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5 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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