Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

The Ramathibodi Poison Centre has issued a warning after two individuals died and another remains in intensive care following the consumption of a street drug known colloquially as “kanom La Boo Boo” during the recent Songkran festivities in Bangkok.

 

The centre reported that three cases were referred for emergency toxicology consultation over the holiday period. Victims exhibited severe symptoms including unconsciousness, muscle rigidity, respiratory arrest, and cardiac failure. Two of the three patients have since died, with one still being treated in ICU.

 

 

Although the exact composition of the substance is yet to be confirmed, toxicologists suspect the drug may be a dangerous cocktail combining stimulant and depressant compounds, causing a deadly synergistic effect.

 

Authorities are awaiting laboratory results to determine the precise substances involved. Similar to the infamous “K-nom Pong” drug cocktail that emerged in 2022, this new substance appears to follow the same pattern of combining multiple narcotics to increase potency, often with fatal consequences.

 

The Poison Centre warned that the three reported cases might only represent a fraction of the true number of affected individuals, describing the situation as “the tip of the iceberg.” Additional deaths or severe cases may still be under forensic investigation or admitted in other hospitals.

 

The centre has notified the Office of the Narcotics Control Board and relevant academic drug networks to investigate and respond swiftly.

 

Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant. If family members or friends are known or suspected to have used drug-laced substances, especially any left over from the Songkran period, they are strongly advised not to consume them under any circumstances due to the risk of death.

 

The case highlights growing concerns over the spread of recreational narcotics disguised as sweets or snacks at festivals and parties.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin.

 

-- 2025-04-20

 

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

two individuals died and another remains in intensive care following the consumption of a street drug

 

At least they won't do it again and we can hope that the third individual have learned a lesson.

On 4/20/2025 at 6:28 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

The Ramathibodi Poison Centre has issued a warning after two individuals died and another remains in intensive care following the consumption of a street drug known colloquially as “kanom La Boo Boo” during the recent Songkran festivities in Bangkok.

 

The centre reported that three cases were referred for emergency toxicology consultation over the holiday period. Victims exhibited severe symptoms including unconsciousness, muscle rigidity, respiratory arrest, and cardiac failure. Two of the three patients have since died, with one still being treated in ICU.

 

 

Although the exact composition of the substance is yet to be confirmed, toxicologists suspect the drug may be a dangerous cocktail combining stimulant and depressant compounds, causing a deadly synergistic effect.

 

Authorities are awaiting laboratory results to determine the precise substances involved. Similar to the infamous “K-nom Pong” drug cocktail that emerged in 2022, this new substance appears to follow the same pattern of combining multiple narcotics to increase potency, often with fatal consequences.

 

The Poison Centre warned that the three reported cases might only represent a fraction of the true number of affected individuals, describing the situation as “the tip of the iceberg.” Additional deaths or severe cases may still be under forensic investigation or admitted in other hospitals.

 

The centre has notified the Office of the Narcotics Control Board and relevant academic drug networks to investigate and respond swiftly.

 

Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant. If family members or friends are known or suspected to have used drug-laced substances, especially any left over from the Songkran period, they are strongly advised not to consume them under any circumstances due to the risk of death.

 

The case highlights growing concerns over the spread of recreational narcotics disguised as sweets or snacks at festivals and parties.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin.

 

-- 2025-04-20

 

 

 

 

 

There is no need to buy that stuff. Nobody is forced to.

Collateral damage expectable 

44 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

There is no need to buy that stuff. Nobody is forced to.

 

Correct. why buy junk drugs made in Cina, Cambodia or Thailand?

31 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

Correct. why buy junk drugs made in Cina, Cambodia or Thailand?

No need to consume any drugs!

23 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

At least they won't do it again and we can hope that the third individual have learned a lesson.

Dumb enough to take it, face the consequences.