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‘I needed to be alive for my son’: Singaporean survivor of 2009 Bangkok blaze on her journey to recovery

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In 2009, Adeline Tok survived a Bangkok nightclub fire but it left her with severe burns across 40% of her body. Since then, she has rebuilt her life and To help those on a similar journey of recovery, Adeline is now a mentor to burn victims.
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SINGAPORE – Adeline Tok gets nervous each time she visits a new mall or hotel. 

“The first thing I would do is find out where the exits are,” says the 48-year-old real estate professional. 

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