News Forum - British lawyer latest to fall in Laos alcohol poisoning tragedy

[Thaiger]

A British lawyer has become the latest fatality of alcoholic poisoning in Laos taking the death toll to five people. The chilling incident has sent shockwaves across the globe. The British lawyer Simone White is the tragic fifth victim in a series of suspected mass poisonings in Laos, Southeast Asia. A UK Foreign Office spokesperson … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

Who to blame for all these tragedies? 

[Pinetree]

1 hour ago, Ramanathan.P said:

Who to blame for all these tragedies? 

It's not so much who, as what and the answer is naivety.  Travelers coming to Asia often bring their Western Heads with them, thinking, wrongly, that all countries adhere to the same legal safety standards as their home county and that all the locals they meet are friendly, open and have their best interests at heart; they are often very wrong.  This is particularly true for younger travelers.   Loas is bandit country, so is Cambodia, as are parts of many other Asian destinations, arguably bar Singapore.  You come here to Asia at your own risk but you had better bring a big dollop of suspicion, cynicism, awareness and mistrust with you too. Not to the extent of spoiling the experiences, but just to stay safe and healthy. These poor individuals didn't and paid the price.  Motorbike renters also  take heed and those who indulge in extreme activities, sports and so called 'experiences' here. 

[23RD]

Moral of the story don't drink shots in SE Asia and if there free definitely don't drink them. 

[Polkadot]

1 minute ago, 23RD said:

Moral of the story don't drink shots in SE Asia and if there free definitely don't drink them. 

Free means homemade surely. Drink Beerlao