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The physician who examined her said the cause of death was a methanol poisoning, from fake liquor,
Phattanawong Chanphon, a police official in the Thai city, told Reuters We just like to thank everyone from back home for all of the support and love that we're receiving,
At this time I would say to parents, to young people, please have a conversation about risks, please inform yourselves, please let’s work together to ensure this tragedy doesn’t happen again.”
The situation that occurred whilst both girls were travelling in south east Asia is tragic and distressing.”
In a statement on its website, the club said We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate through our grief and begin to heal,
You should take care if offered, particularly for free, or when buying spirit-based drinks. If labels, smell or taste seem wrong then do not drink,
Tragically, Bianca Jones has lost her life. Our first thoughts at this moment are with her family and friends who are grieving a terrible and cruel loss,
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told parliament We also take this moment to say that we are thinking of Bianca’s friend Holly Bowles who is fighting for her life,
he said, without giving further details Right now the police (are telling) every hostel and hotel and bar to stop selling drinks in Vang Vieng...not only our hostel, other hostel and hotel customers have the same problem.”
Urgent – please avoid all local spirits,
Bethany Clarke took to a Facebook group for backpackers in Laos to warn ... she wrote Right now our daughter remains in an intensive care unit, in critical condition, she's on life support
He told reporters outside Bangkok Hospital on Wednesday This is every parent’s very worst fear and a nightmare that no one should have to endure,
We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss,
the State Department said Drink spiking and methanol poisoning are far too common in many parts of the world,
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said after receiving news of Jones' death All Australians offer them our deepest sympathy in this time of heartbreak,
She was surrounded by love, and we are comforted by the knowledge that her incredible spirit touched so many lives during her time with us,
Bianca’s trip should have been a joyous time and a source of fond memories in years to come,
We have updated our travel advisory for Laos to note that there have been several cases of suspected methanol poisoning after consuming alcoholic drinks,
Our thoughts are with them at this deeply distressing time,
We are closely monitoring the situation and providing consular assistance,
the spokesperson said in a statement