Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for people visiting entertainment venues following reports of suspected GHB exposure. A person was hospitalized after experiencing seizures, believed to be caused by the substance. The exact nature of the drug is still under investigation, but the risks associated with drink-spiking have prompted an urgent advisory.

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The FDA's alert comes after concerns about substances like GHB, alprazolam, ketamine, and flunitrazepam being secretly added to drinks. These drugs can rapidly impact the nervous system, causing symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and breathing difficulties within minutes. The warning highlights the growing issue of illegal drug use at social venues where such psychotropic substances are circulated.

To ensure safety, the FDA advises revellers to keep an eye on their drinks, avoid using previous glasses, and only open or mix beverages themselves. It’s recommended to go out in groups and stay alert for any unusual symptoms in friends. In case of adverse reactions, immediate assistance from friends or venue staff is crucial, with the person being taken swiftly to a hospital.

Looking forward, the FDA aims to increase monitoring of illegal drug sales, particularly online, and encourages the public to report suspicious activities to their hotline. The situation underscores the ongoing challenge of controlling illegal substances in social settings and the need for collective vigilance.

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Said it before. Never understand it.

You get the reputation and your business tanks.

Maybe jail term and forced business closure if individual is partner or owner would give them time to think.

Some bargirls put a Mickey Finn in my wife’s drink, because she and her friend were far hotter and more fun than they were, and the girls didn’t want the competition from these two married ladies.

It was Songkran 7-8 years ago, and we were just passing through for one round, and moving on. But that didn’t matter 5-10 minutes was too much. Took us 20 minutes to walk/carry her back to our safe space. Out for the rest of the day. This stuff is real and reasons why are more than just date rape or theft.

No surprises here. With the increase of losers from Ibiza and other parts of Europe, expect more shady activities in the LOS.

Folks, trust no one, repeat, trust no one....

The spiking of drinks is world wide . Often used to rape young ladies and / or theft . When you have had a few drinks your guard is down and that's when spiking happens . Also men are targeted in order to make theft easy . Happened to my son who was spiked In a Thai bar and had 15000 baht stolen .

I avoid shorts or wines too because they have been known to be fake home made drinks with methanol .

I generally drink a beer straight from the bottle , avoiding glasses and ice . The bottle stays with me and I never go to the toilets or leave my table without finishing the drink .

A US representative is making the headlines for doing just this at the moment.

It sometimes comes from people you would least expect to use date rape drugs to get their way.

4 hours ago, superal said:

The spiking of drinks is world wide . Often used to rape young ladies and / or theft . When you have had a few drinks your guard is down and that's when spiking happens . Also men are targeted in order to make theft easy . Happened to my son who was spiked In a Thai bar and had 15000 baht stolen .

I avoid shorts or wines too because they have been known to be fake home made drinks with methanol .

I generally drink a beer straight from the bottle , avoiding glasses and ice . The bottle stays with me and I never go to the toilets or leave my table without finishing the drink .

I've finally learned something from this board. I didn't consider the home made alcohol risks. From now on, it's only beer or water for me. With my cute lil ass, I'm high risk for a drinks spike.

GHB...my long lost love. That sh!t was like liquid disco biscuits. Used to be able to buy it at GNC. Sweatin, smiling, and dancing. 90s and early 2ks were magic

On 4/16/2026 at 8:16 AM, Taboo2 said:

No surprises here. With the increase of losers from Ibiza and other parts of Europe, expect more shady activities in the LOS.

I'd be more worried about the increase in certain American demographics coming in recently. Marijuana had a big part in attracting these types.

7 minutes ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

I'd be more worried about the increase in certain American demographics coming in recently. Marijuana had a big part in attracting these types.

Don’t be a racist. Be anti-racist.

On 4/16/2026 at 12:16 PM, Taboo2 said:

No surprises here. With the increase of losers from Ibiza and other parts of Europe, expect more shady activities in the LOS.

Folks, trust no one, repeat, trust no one....

Why is Ibiza a place from whence losers will arrive?

I had thought that Ibiza was was a sort of tourist destination, and one that was preferred to Thailand.

Is this not true then?

On 4/16/2026 at 12:16 PM, Taboo2 said:

With the increase of losers from Ibiza and other parts of Europe

Does that include Arsenal supporters? 555