Laos, Methanol toxicity and Holly Bowles

Families of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones welcome Laos arrests over suspected methanol poisoning deaths
The bodies of two Melbourne teenagers who died after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos return home, as Laos police investigating their deaths detain eight men.
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, according to state-affiliated media in the Southeast Asian country.
‘The best of us’: Tributes flow for Holly Bowles, 19, after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Family members, co-workers and the Beaumaris Football Club are mourning the Melbourne teen, who died in Thailand one day after her best friend, Bianca Jones.
Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles has died after the mass methanol poisoning incident in Laos
Melbourne teen Holly Bowles has died in Bangkok Hospital from suspected methanol poisoning, one day after her friend Bianca Jones died in the same mass drink-spiking incident.
Second Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles dies in Thai hospital following suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Holly Bowles, 19, has died in a Thailand hospital from methanol poisoning linked to Laos, which also claimed the life of her friend, Bianca Jones.
Eight detained in Laos over mass poisoning as families demand answers
Eight employees of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained for questioning after six foreign tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning.
8 arrested in Laos after 6 tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning
Officials arrested eight hostel workers in Laos on Monday for allegedly poisoning travelers with methanol, according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Tourists reported illnesses after consuming alcohol in the town of Vang Vieng,
Laos: Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings
Vang Vieng, Laos - 13, 2024 Video shot from inside the hostel on Nov 13, 2024. Eight staff members of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained by local authorities as they investigate the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning,
Bodies of Melbourne teens return home as eight arrested in Laos over suspected methanol poisoning
The bodies of two Melbourne teenagers who died in Laos after suspected methanol poisoning have been returned home. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were among six foreign tourists who died after drinking tainted cocktails.
‘Just amazing’: Natalie Barr breaks down as parents of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles speak out
Sunrise host Natalie Barr has broken down after the parents of Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles returned home ...
Doctor recounts fight to save life of methanol poisoning victim Holly Bowles before her death in Tha
A doctor has described the desperate lengths to which hospital staff went to save the life of one of two Australian teens who ...
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 ...
'Blown away': Fundraiser for families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles surpasses goal of $250,000 overnight
The families of teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have been "blown away" by the support of the public after their ...
Sunrise host Nat Barr emotional as families of methanol poisoning victims Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles return to Melbourne
Sunrise host Nat Barr struggled to hold back the tears on Wednesday, as she watched the brave fathers of Bianca Jones and ...
New details emerge about vodka blamed for the deaths of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones
The suspected methanol-laced vodka blamed for the deaths of six backpackers in Laos, including Australian teenagers Bianca ...
Families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles campaigning to raise awareness of ‘silent but deadly risk’ of methanol poisoning
The families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles are campaigning to raise awareness about methanol poisoning after the two ...