The father of Bianca Jones, a 19-year-old who died from methanol poisoning while on holiday in Laos, is calling on the local government to take action to prevent further tragedies. Ms. Jones and her friend Holly Bowles, also 19, fell ill after consuming alcoholic drinks in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist destination. Mark Jones spoke to media outside Bangkok Hospital in Thailand, where his daughter was transferred after falling ill, thanking the Australian public for their support.
The father of a girl who died from methanol poisoning has urged the local government to take action to prevent further tragedy.
Mark Jones spoke to media outside Bangkok Hospital in Thailand, where his daughter Bianca Jones was transferred after falling ill from ingesting methanol. He also shared his condolences with the family of Ms Bowles, and the other tourists who had been poisoned.Mr Jones urged the Laos government to investigate to the fullest extent "to make sure this incident doesn't happen again".
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