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Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones has died in Thailand after drinking suspected methanol-laced spirits while on holiday in Laos.
Jones, 19, and her friend Holly Bowles were taken to separate hospitals in Thailand after consuming the tainted alcohol at a bar in the town of Vang Vieng last week.
Jones has died in hospital after several days on life support.
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The pair were staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng and drank at the hostel before they went on to drink at another bar on November 11.
They then did not leave their dorm room for 24 hours and failed to check out as scheduled last Wednesday before being taken to hospital.
Bowles remains on life support at a hospital in Bangkok.
It's understood the Melbourne teens informed staff at the Nana Backpackers that they were feeling unwell.
"They come and tell my staff at the reception, the night shift, to bring them, go to hospital," the Nana Backpackers hostel manager said.
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The hostel manager said the police came to check the alcohol in the venue, which hosts happy hours every night with free vodka and whiskey.
"But it's very normal. Alcohol is every bar, every hostel, they buy the same," he said.
9News understands the girls had been to a number of bars while staying in Laos.
Family members flew to Thailand on Friday to be by the girls' sides.
Methanol is a clear liquid chemical used in thousands of everyday products, including plastics, paints, cosmetics, and fuels.
It's often deliberately and illegally added to alcoholic beverages as a cheaper alternative to ethanol, according to the Methanol Institute.
Drinking just 25-90ml of methanol can be fatal.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provided 9News with a statement yesterday.
A spokesperson said they were "providing consular assistance" to two Australians and their families in Thailand.
'Beyond sad': Tributes in parliament
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged Jones's death in a statement to parliament after question time in Canberra today.
"We've received the very sad confirmation from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that tragically Bianca Jones has lost her life," Albanese said.
"Our first thoughts in this moment are with her family and friends who are grieving a terrible and cruel loss.
"This is every parent's very worst fear and a nightmare that no one should have to endure."
The PM added: "Bianca's trip should have been a joyous time.
"It is beyond sad."
He said Australia was hoping for a positive outcome for Bowles, who remains in hospital.
Zoe Daniel – the MP for the Melbourne electorate of Goldstein, where the teens are from – said "many members of our community are affected".
"Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles went on a holiday to Southeast Asia, a rite of passage for so many young Australians just like them," Daniel said.
"If you were to look at their holiday photos you would see the adventure these best friends were having together.
"They could be any of our teenaged kids," she added.
"Bianca's parents Michelle and Mark and brother Lachlan have been by her side during this ordeal, for the last few days, at a hospital in Thailand. They are suffering pain beyond measure."
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton also extended his condolences to the Melbourne teenager's family.
Penny Wong shares message about drink spiking
Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said Bianca Jones' death shouldn't have happened.
She issued a stark message about the dangers of drink spiking.
"I want to start by offering my personal and all of our heartfelt sympathies to Bianca's family and Holly's family remain in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time," Wong said today.
"Drink spiking and methanol poisoning are far too common in too many parts of the world.
"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."
