November 22nd 2024.
Simone White and Bianca Jones, two young women who were traveling through Laos, have tragically passed away after being poisoned. The group of friends had been staying at a popular hostel and bar called Nana Backpacker, where they were served contaminated shots. It has been reported that this bar openly sells hard drugs to its customers, and this could be the reason for the fatal poisoning.
Simone, a 28-year-old lawyer from Kent, had been recovering from the poison but sadly succumbed to it yesterday. Her friend Bianca, a 19-year-old from Australia, also passed away after drinking the tainted alcohol on November 12. Two other women from Denmark and a man from America have also died from the same shots. Holly Bowles, a close friend of Bianca's who was traveling with her, remains in critical condition.
On the night of the poisoning, Bianca and Holly had left the hostel and went to a nearby bar called Jaidee's Bar. This bar has been accused of selling hard drugs to its patrons, and it is believed that the contaminated shots were purchased there. The hostel where the group was staying, Nana Backpacker, has also been accused of openly offering drugs to its guests. One of the managers, Duong Duc Toan, was seen displaying a bottle of vodka in the hostel's bar. It has been reported that this bar offers a "drug menu" with items such as opium, ecstasy, and ketamine.
The locals in the area claim that Jaidee's Bar has connections to the Asian mafia and organized crime. On the other hand, the bar boasts about being a fun and safe place for customers to drink, talk, and smoke. However, the reality seems to be far from that. A review on Tripadvisor even mentions that the food is not good, but the "happy menu" makes up for it. Another review describes the atmosphere as "intense."
It is important to note that Simone White was not present at Jaidee's Bar on the night of the poisoning. According to the hostel manager and bartender, Duong Duc Toan, he had served the shots to around 100 guests that night and denies any wrongdoing. He also claims to have purchased the Tiger Vodka from a certified distributor. However, the police have interrogated the hostel staff and demanded to see the bottles of spirits that were served that night. The penalties for possessing and distributing drugs in Laos are severe, including life sentences and even the death penalty.
Sadly, this is not the first time that locals have been sentenced to death for drug-related offenses in Laos. The tragic deaths of Simone and Bianca have shed light on the dangers of drug use and the negligence of certain establishments in the country. It is a heartbreaking reminder to always be cautious and aware of our surroundings, especially when traveling.
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