Laos, Methanol and Melbourne

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
Parents of the two Melbourne teens hospitalised after methanol poisoning in Laos provide updates on the situation
The families of the two Melbourne girls hospitalised after a mass methanol poisoning in Laos have provided updates on what they’re going through.
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.
Two Melbourne teenagers reportedly fighting for life after feared methanol poisoning in Laos
Two Australian teenagers are fighting for their lives in Thailand after a suspected methanol poisoning in neighbouring Laos, with the family of one them saying they were struggling to comprehend what had happened.
Family prayers as teens fight for life in Laos tragedy
The family of an Australian woman gravely ill in Thailand is praying for her, after she and her best friend suffered apparent methanol poisoning in Laos.
Aussie teens fighting for life after drinking poisoned cocktails in Thailand
Two Australian teenagers have been left fighting for their lives after consuming cocktails allegedly laced with methanol while travelling through Southeast Asia.
Two Melbourne teens hospitalised after drinking spiked cocktails in Laos
Two teenage girls from Melbourne are reportedly fighting for their lives in Thailand after drinking what are believed to be poisoned cocktails in Laos.
Melbourne teens on life support after suspected methanol poisoning identified
Two Melbourne teenagers fighting for life after a horrific drink-spiking incident, reportedly involving methanol, have been identified.
Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after consuming tainted drinks ...
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.
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones fighting for lives in Thailand after apparent Laos methanol poisoning
The father of Melbourne 19-year-old Holly Bowles says his daughter remains on life support, as Holly and her friend Bianca ...
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 ...
Expert reveals chilling methanol details as government responds to Melbourne teens' poisoning with updated Laos travel advice
A medical expert has revealed a chilling fact about methanol following the mass poisoning incident in Laos which has left two ...
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Aussie women gravely ill from tainted booze in Laos
Two young Australian women are fighting for their lives in Thai hospitals after drinking tainted alcohol in the tourist town ...
Families at bedsides 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 ...