Laos, Methanol toxicity

How suspected Methanol poisoning in Laos turned 2 Australian teens’ dream holiday into a nightmare
Two Australian tourists are recovering in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning from tainted drinks in Vang Vieng, Laos. The women, aged 19, fel
Melbourne teens didn't leave Laos dorm room for 24 hours after poisoning
Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles did not leave their dorm room for 24 hours after a night out drinking in Vang Vieng, Laos. The pair, who were staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel, reported feeling unwell last Wednesday and failed to check out as scheduled.
Laos methanol poisoning: Kiwi ‘unwell’, MFAT issues warning after Australian teens hospitalised
And it says one New Zealander in Laos “may be” a victim of methanol poisoning already. The warning comes after two teenage Australian best friends - Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones - were found critically injured in a Laos hotel and are fighting for their lives in a Thai hospital after reportedly drinking tainted alcohol.
Melbourne teenager's last social media post before methanol poisoning tragedy in Laos
One of the Australian teenagers fighting for life in Thailand after drinking a cocktail laced with methanol posted on social media about her trip of a lifetime just weeks before the tragedy.
Melbourne Teens On Life Support After Suspected Methanol Poisoning During Laos Trip
Two Melbourne teenagers are on life support in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning during a gap year trip in Laos.
Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos
Tourists Hospitalized After Consuming Tainted Drinks in Laos
Two 19-year-old women fell ill while on a backpacking trip in Laos, according to a report from an Australian media outlet.
Australian tourists hospitalized after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos, Australian media reported Tuesday. The two 19-year-old women were on a backpacking vacation in Laos when they became ill in the tourist town of Vang Vieng,
Melbourne teenagers hospitalised after methanol poisoning in Laos
The 19-year-old women visited a number of bars around the party-zone in Vang Vieng on November 13, 2024, before returning to the Nana Backpackers lodge where they became gravely ill.
Australian Tourists Hospitalized After Tainted Drinks in Laos
Two Australian tourists are receiving medical care in Thailand after allegedly consuming contaminated alcohol in Laos, according to Australian media reports. The two 19-year-old women fell ill while on a backpacking trip in the tourist hub of Vang Vieng and were later transferred to hospitals in Bangkok and Udon Thani.
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Laos tourists warned as Aussie teens fight for life
Tourists are taking extra safety precautions as two Australian teens fight for life in hospital following suspected methanol ...
Devastated father of suspected methanol poisoning victim speaks out
The devastated father of Holly Bowles has spoken for the first time since his 19-year-old daughter and her friend Bianca Jones suffered suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.
Methanol poisoning: How risky are our drinks and how can you protect yourself?
Methanol, found in industrial products like paint strippers, is being illegally added to alcohol in some countries with lax ...
Urgent warning to Aussie travellers following suspected Laos methanol poisoning incident
While cases involving Australians are rare in Southeast Asia, there have been several cases of methanol poisoning involving ...
New warning for Aussie travellers after poisoning incident in Laos
Travellers heading to parts of South East Asia have been issued with a fresh warning following a suspected mass methanol ...
What is methanol poisoning and how can I protect myself?
Seeking urgent medical attention is the way to respond, as Ranson says there are a number of specific medications that can ...
Foreign Office issues warning as Brit tourists involved in horror Laos backpacker poison plot
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed officials are supporting Britons and ...
Families at bedsides of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones in Thailand after apparent Laos methanol poisoning
The parents of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones remain at their bedsides in separate Thai hospitals as the Melbourne women fight ...