Suphan Buri Karaoke Worker Alleges Forced Drug Intake

A karaoke bar worker in Suphan Buri, Thailand, has lodged a police complaint against a customer who allegedly forced her to ingest drugs, resulting in her hospitalization. The 20-year-old woman, recovering in a hospital, revealed through Channel 7 that legal action was imperative after the life-threatening incident.

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The customer, identified as 33-year-old Noom, allegedly pressured her multiple times while at the karaoke bar. Initially accepting offers of 300 and 500 baht, she managed to expel the substance during early incidents. However, during a third encounter, Noom reportedly compelled her to swallow it, leading to severe health issues including rapid breathing and muscle weakness. The intervention of a colleague and the bar owner ultimately got her to the hospital.

Medical assessments indicated potential heart attack risks, prompting her to seek 30,000 baht in compensation. However, after negotiations, Noom transferred only 5,500 baht. Noom later admitted to police he gave her a "snack," with tests of the substance ongoing to determine its composition. Although Noom tested negative for drugs, further examination continues.

This incident mirrors past cases, including one in February involving a Chinese national accused of forcing a Thai party entertainer to consume drugs, resulting in her death. Another case in 2019 saw a man giving a spiked drink to an entertainer, who later died.

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