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With six backpackers dead from suspected methanol poisoning, how did the remote town of Vang Vieng become the go-to destination for gap year hedonism, and will anything be done to close down the bars selling mushrooms, moonshine and opium?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia Editor, The Times and the Sunday TimesAlasdair Gill, chef and journalist.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Chris Wade.Clips: Lucy Davidson/TikTok; 10 News First.Photo: Getty Images Get in touch: [email protected] podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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