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Laos authorities blame lack of autopsies for failure to bring methanol death murder charges

Six foreign tourists died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol in a backpacker town in November 2024

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Families and survivors of methanol poisonings alert tourists about risks

The ‘Know the Signs’ campaign is aimed at preventing poisoning tragedies abroad

Evening Standard · Jul 15

UK issues deadly methanol poisoning warning for 29 holiday destinations

Indonesia, Laos and Vietnam are among the tourist hotspots listed by the UK Government

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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Brother of London lawyer killed in mass Laos poisoning slams 'joke' £135 fines

Simone White was a 28-year-old trainee lawyer who was fatally poisoned by methanol-laced shots at a hostel in Laos

Evening Standard · Feb 13

'Don't go': grieving dad's warning after teens' deaths

The grieving father of teen Holly Morton-Bowles, who died by methanol poisoning while backpacking in Laos, has warned others thinking of visiting the country.

AAP · Feb 9

Two young British women went on a dream backpacking holiday. Only one came back alive

IN FOCUS: Bethany Clarke’s friend was one of six foreigners who died after drinking tainted vodka at a Laotian hotel. More than a year later, the family and friends of those killed are calling for changes to protect travellers – and justice for their deaths. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

We must warn travellers about the risk of methanol poisoning

Letter: Jim Dickson MP says much has been done since the death of Simone White, but a wider campaign is needed to educate tourists on the dangers of drinking spirits in countries where methanol-lacing occurs

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

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Brain damage, blindness and death: the global trail of trauma left by methanol-laced alcohol

Methanol, a cheap relative of ethanol, is entering the supply chain, causing thousands of deaths around the world

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025

Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list

Six tourists died of methanol poisoning after drinking shots in Laos in 2024

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

MP seeks clear travel advice on methanol poisoning after lawyer’s death in Laos

Shadow education secretary Laura Trott has called on the Government to bolster its travel advice after the death of Simone White in November.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Buying spirits in popular gap year destinations like ‘Russian roulette’

Simone White died last year, less than three weeks after her 28th birthday, after drinking shots at a hostel bar in Laos.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

Dad under fire for running off and leaving his seven-year-old to be abducted

The brazen Milwaukee kidnapping happened just before 7 p.m. on Friday and sparked a statewide Amber Alert

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

‘Steer clear, drink beer’: Teach teens the dangers of methanol poisoning says best friend of killed Laos tourist

Following the death of her friend, Bethany Clarke says the dangers of methanol poisoning should be on the school curriculum

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Mother of woman killed by suspected methanol poisoning demands Laos be put on no-travel list

Exclusive: Simone White died along with five others at a popular stop on the southeast Asia backpacker trail

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

Four months after daughters’ deaths, parents of Laos backpackers face ‘horror scenarios’ amid fight for answers

As the UK, Australia and Denmark mount joint diplomatic push, grieving families fear Laos’ investigation into the suspected methanol poisonings won’t deliver justice

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Mother of British lawyer who died from methanol poisoning in Laos fears she will never find who is responsible

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after an incident in Vang Vieng, Laos

Bored Panda · Feb 7, 2025

“Truly Heartbroken”: 24-Year-Old Influencer’s Dream Backpacking Trip Ends in Tragedy

A 24-year-old British travel influencer suddenly passed away possibly due to pesticide poisoning in a Sri Lankan hostel. The post “Truly Heartbroken”: 24-Year-Old Influencer’s Dream Backpacking Trip Ends in Tragedy first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

British woman who died in Sri Lanka may have been poisoned by pesticides — police

A room in the hostel where the 24-year-old stayed had been fumigated before she fell ill

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The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Second tourist dies after British woman found dead at Sri Lankan hostel

The woman was rushed to hospital from the hostel in Colombo

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Teenage who died in Laos poisonings was ‘full of life’. Now father is determined to get justice

Holly Bowles was among six foreign tourists to die after drinking alcohol in the small town of Vang Vieng

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested

British lawyer Simone White, 28, was among those killed after accepting vodka shots at a hostel

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024

Laos poisonings: 'Source uncovered' as vodka factory shut down

Whisky and vodka factory in Laos closed after methanol poisoning outbreak kills six tourists including Londoner

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 1, 2024

Three More Arrested Over Laos Methanol Poisoning Following Death Of Six Including Two Australians

“If it can happen to her, it can happen to anybody," Simone White's mother Sue warns.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Be careful with drinks while travelling, says mother of British lawyer who died in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists to die after a suspected methanol poisoning at Vang Vieng hostel

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend

Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling ill

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