Laos methanol poisoning charges 'slap in face' for families

BBC UK Tuesday 21 July 2026, 14:27 UTC 1 min read

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The brother of a Briton who died after drinking tainted shots says it's "ridiculous" no-one has faced justice.

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Laos methanol poisoning charges 'slap in face' for families

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