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Published on Feb 2, 2025

Woman who survived Laos 'alcohol poisoning' reveals horror symptoms

British backpacker Bethany Clarke, who survived a suspected methanol poisoning at a Laos hotel, has revealed the horror symptoms she suffered and has said she is lucky to be alive. The harrowing ordeal saw six international tourists killed. While on a …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Feb 2, 2025

'I survived Laos alcohol poisoning horror – my best pal wasn't as lucky'

Bethany Clarke has spoken of the horror experience ( Image: Nine) A British backpacker who survived the methanol poisoning at a hotel in Laos which claimed the lives of several people has spoken of her horror experience. Bethany Clarke, from Orpington, was …

Source: Daily Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 01:03 GMT

Laos methanol poisoning: Survivor Bethany Clarke recalls the deadly holiday that left six people dead

A British woman who fell severely ill with methanol poisoning while staying at a backpackers hostel in Laos last year has opened up about the terrifying experience that left six foreigners dead – including her childhood friend. Bethany Clarke had been …

Source: Newstalk ZB - Center-right
Published on Feb 2, 2025

Woman who survived 'methanol poisoning' in Laos opens up about harrowing incident in which six tourists died

A woman who survived an alleged 'methanol poisoning' which killed six tourists in Laos has opened up on her experience. Last November, six backpackers from passed away in Vang Vieng, Laos after drinking alcohol which had been laced with methanol. …

Source: LAD Bible - Label Pending
Published on 02:30 GMT

Survivor of Laos poisoning felt ‘paralysed’ by tainted drinks

A survivor of methanol poisoning at a Laos hostel that killed six tourists has spoken for the first time about the incident that claimed her friend’s life and said she felt almost “paralysed” by the drinks. Bethany Clarke said that she had been on a …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on Feb 2, 2025

Laos keen to cash in on ecotourism

Khammouane province in Central Laos is being highlighted as new attraction in the neighbouring country. It has invited tourists and investors from Thailand to explore its natural landscapes and business opportunities. Members of the Lao Ministry of …

Source: Bangkok Post - Center-right
Published on 03:06 GMT

World : Top News Headlines In Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar & Vietnam: Feb 3, 2025

SINGAPORE 1. FREE FRESH PRODUCE AMONG NEIGHBOURHOOD INITIATIVES TO TACKLE COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS -- THE STRAITS TIMES Punnets of cherry tomatoes, bundles of chye sim and vacuum-sealed salmon fillets – these are among the fresh food that residents of …

Source: Bernama - Label Pending
Published on Feb 2, 2025

Mothers of Laos poisoning victims demand ‘answers and accountability’ over tragedy

The mothers of the Laos methanol poisoning victims say they have been left in the dark by local law enforcement. Melbourne teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones both died in Thai hospitals after being served shots of alcohol laced with deadly methanol. “ …

Source: 3AW - Label Pending
Published on Feb 2, 2025

'I survived mass Laos alcohol poisoning that killed friend - this is my warning'

Source: Daily Star - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 2, 2025

Mother of British lawyer who died in Laos mass methanol poisoning reunites with her daughter's backpacking companion who ...

The mother of a British lawyer who died after drinking alcohol laced with methanol has revealed the heartbreaking last message her daughter sent moments before she was poisoned. Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists who tragically died following a …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing