17 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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2 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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2 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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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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6 hours ago Laos poisonings: Sixth tourist dies after drinking 'tainted shots' as hostel manager detained

Six tourists, including Simone White from Orpington, are thought to have died after ingesting tainted alcohol

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6 hours ago 6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

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