Three farang girls seen high on laughing gas on Koh Phi Phi

[northernphil]

This was newsworthy ? Honestly this was so important in the Land of Smiles it was newsworthy ? Really ?

I honestly could not give a flying<removed>

It is newsworthy and you are the amongst the first 60 reading this.

[Tchooptip]

Let them do what they want, Thailand is disney world, right? Just don;t want to hear complaints when they get assaulted while stupidly being under the influence.

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You don't want to hear complaints about assault? I'll bet you're the one that told the rape victim it was her fault she got raped because she wore a short skirt.

The way people behaved have noting to do with the way people are dressing.

[Tchooptip]

Let them do what they want, Thailand is disney world, right? Just don;t want to hear complaints when they get assaulted while stupidly being under the influence.

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You don't want to hear complaints about assault? I'll bet you're the one that told the rape victim it was her fault she got raped because she wore a short skirt.

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Edited June 10, 2015 by Tchooptip

[Asheron]

Young woman doing this in public.

Is it any wonder they are raped from timeimethese gir?

It's time these girls got a clue and started acting like responsible adults.

Maybe they need to buy a vowel Vanna!

Aahhh, so if you get drunk or maybe even look at the wrong person while sober then it's fine for that person to kick your face in? After all, it's your fault for not having a "clue" right?

[Godders]

What's wrong with bringing a little happiness to the people?

[webfact]

Call for police action on growing popular laughing gas balloons on Phi Phi Island



KRABI: -- As the bright color balloons filled with nitrous oxide - also known as laughing gas - are gaining popularity in the country's holiday resorts among foreign tourists, Thai tourism authorities are not happy with the sale of this hottest thing to tourists as they feared that it could tarnish the image of the country.

The concern was voiced by tourism authorities on the famous Phi Phi Island after a video clip was posted on the internet showing three young female tourists lying on the pavement in front of a bar beer blowing in and out of balloons, and started giggling manically.

These balloons were filled nitrous oxide or laughing gas which once inhaled will induce brief but mind-tingling sensation – something users describe as an out-of-body experience.

As the clip appeared in the social world, local tourism authorities saw it inappropriate for female youths slumping on the floor blowing in and out, and laughing.

This could tarnish the image of this world’s class tourist resort, they said.

They are making call to relevant government agencies to crack down on selling cheap doses of balloons filled with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to tourists as they also feared the gas might be harmful to health, and even might cause death if inhaled in large volume.

On local tourism operator said police should start taking action before it gains wider popularities and tarnishes Thailand’s tourism image.

Each dose of laughing gas is reportedly sold for 200 baht.

He said now these balloons are available everywhere at entertainment places.

It was not sold only on Phi Phi Island, but also from Bangkok and Pattaya to holiday resorts across Europe, the gas-filled balloons have been the hottest thing on the party scene, being openly sold in their millions and providing a new line in seasonal work for opportunist street vendors.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/call-for-police-action-on-growing-popular-laughing-gas-balloons-on-phi-phi-island


-- Thai PBS 2015-06-10

[todlad]

Since this has turned into a music hall act by those who think this is all a joke, read this:

Although once considered completely devoid of complications, it is now recognised that the misuse or inappropriate use of nitrous oxide (N2O) often results in adverse side effects. Hypoxia, particularly the entity 'diffusion hypoxia', can occur with the administration of inadequate amounts of oxygen during or immediately after a N2O anaesthetic. N2O will diffuse into air-containing cavities within the body faster than nitrogen diffuses out. This results in a temporary increase in either the pressure and/or volume of the cavity depending upon the distensibility of its walls.

The magnitude of the effect is proportional to the blood supply of the cavity, the concentration of N2O inhaled and the length of time the patient is exposed to N2O. Significant morbidity or even death can result from this phenomenon. A property unique to N2O is its ability to oxidise and inactivate the vitamin B12 components of certain enzymes in both animals and man. One such enzyme, methionine synthetase is essential for normal DNA production. Animal and human studies have demonstrated that the haematological, immune, neurological and reproductive systems are each affected.

These adverse effects of N2O can occur after both acute (surgical) or long term (occupational) exposure to the gas. Because of its effects on the pressure and volume characteristics of air-containing spaces, N2O should not be used for patients with bowel obstruction, pneumothorax, middle ear and sinus disease, and following cerebral air-contrast studies. Many anaesthesiologists feel that use of N2O should be restricted during the first two trimesters of pregnancy because of its effects on DNA production and the experimental and epidemiological evidence that N2O causes undesirable reproductive outcomes.

Since N2O affects white blood cell production and function, it has been recommended that N2O not be administered to immunosuppressed patients or to patients requiring multiple general anaesthetics. Many anaesthesiologists believe that the potential dangers of N2O are so great that it should no longer be used at all for routine clinical anaesthesia. However, the continued use of N2O remains a controversial topic since, at present, a suitable substitute gas is not available.

Then read this if you have the energy:

Short-term dangers of nitrous oxide

Nitrous oxide can produce acute adverse effects in some users, and some of its dissociative effects may represent dangers to the user. Possible adverse effects of nitrous oxide include: nausea (especially when used repeatedly, after a meal, or in combination with alcohol) which can lead to vomiting (can be dangerous to the user, because he/she can fall unconscious on nitrous oxide and choke on his/her vomit) and headaches, during or after the experience. Because nitrous oxide can cause loss of motor control, inhaling it when standing can be dangerous. Nitrous oxide should not be used in any situation in which sudden unconsciousness may be dangerous (standing, driving, operating machinery, etc.). Users should be in a comfortable and safe setting to avoid accidentally inuring themselves. Serious injury and death has resulted from nitrous oxide being inhaled while driving or standing in front of an open window.

[hide] - [top]Long-term dangers of nitrous oxide

Nitrous oxide interacts with vitamin B12 synthesis in the human body by interfering with the enzyme methionine synthase, depleting the body of vitamin B12. Also, in a scientific study, it was shown that 24 hours of exposure to nitrous oxide caused interferences with DNA synthesis.

When nitrous oxide is used heavily and over an extended period of time, vitamin B12 depletion will probably become a major problem, as it can cause brain and nerve damage. Physical symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include: tingling sensation in extremities, paresthesias (no sense of touch and pain), difficulties with motor control (can lead to inability to walk), etc. If a frequent user of nitrous oxide experiences one or more of the above symptoms, it is vital to cease the use immediately and consume healthy amounts of vitamin B12 and other vitamins (especially folic acid). If symptoms persist or get worse, a physician has to be consulted. There are some reported cases of chronic nitrous oxide use resulting in the symptoms mentioned above. However, virtually all of the patients used nitrous oxide excessively, up to 400 whippets each week, over the period of several months.

If nitrous oxide is used frequently (although this is not recommended), consuming supplements containing vitamin B12 and folic acid may reduce the long-term risks of chronic nitrous oxide use.

Heavy use of nitrous oxide can result in lower amounts of lymphocytes of the blood (results in a weakened immune system), reproductive disturbances and hyperhomocysteinemia (a risk factor in vascular disease).

As the effects caused by nitrous oxide are pleasant and very short-lasting, many users desire another dose. Sometimes, this continues until no more nitrous oxide is available to the user. This compulsive use of nitrous oxide can lead to psychological addiction in some users, which can lead to excessive use (dangerous for the reasons stated above) and deterioration of personality.

Prolonged exposure to nitrous oxide has been shown to cause Olney’s Lesions, although the alveolization of certain parts of the brain does not result in further damage as happens with most other dissociative drugs.

[hide] - [top]Who should not use nitrous oxide

Nitrous oxide should be avoided by pregnant women. High doses of nitrous oxide have been proven to be teratogenic in rodents, and also other conditions caused by chronic use of nitrous oxide (vitamin B12 depletion, hyperhomocysteinemia) can result in a malformed child if the user is pregnant.

Because nitrous oxide tends to diffuse into air-filled spaces in the body (intestines, middle ear, etc.), it may be dangerous when used by persons with middle ear disease, bowel obstruction, pneumothorax, etc. In the case of nitrous oxide in the intestines, it will probably only result in mild gastrointestinal discomfort. Nitrous oxide in the middle ear may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss, which is why nitrous oxide should not be used when one has an ear infection or any other disease in this region. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung, accumulation of air in the pleural cavity) is a medical emergency. Nitrous oxide should not be used for analgesia in such cases, but medical personnel will (hopefully) be aware of the dangers of administering nitrous oxide in these circumstances.

[hide] - [top]Dangerous or negative interactions with nitrous oxide

Alcohol can increase the likelihood of nausea when combined with nitrous oxide.

Although most other hallucinogens combine well with nitrous oxide, the resulting experience may be too intense for many users, especially those inexperienced with hallucinogens.

[thurien]

Guys and nightlife in Thailand, ok ... but girls? I mean ... What's gonna be next?

you mean...what? I think next will be katoy and tomboys to be found in nightlife, pops and moms after that

[DLang]

Really they are lucky.

As they clearly aren't wearing the anti-rape and murder bracelets that female tourists should be wearing.

[thurien]

If nitrous oxide is used frequently (although this is not recommended)...

so it is recommended to use it from time to time? what's the problem then?

[basatop]

It may be legal but it's stupid. A lot of people die from that. I think it excludes oxygen from the system.

NeverSure are you sure?I know that dentists use this gas since I was very young to relax patients during

painful procedure.Are they stupid?Who is stupid? - no comments...

[daoyai]

Call for police action on growing popular laughing gas balloons on Phi Phi Island

KRABI: -- As the bright color balloons filled with nitrous oxide - also known as laughing gas - are gaining popularity in the country's holiday resorts among foreign tourists, Thai tourism authorities are not happy with the sale of this hottest thing to tourists as they feared that it could tarnish the image of the country.

The concern was voiced by tourism authorities on the famous Phi Phi Island after a video clip was posted on the internet showing three young female tourists lying on the pavement in front of a bar beer blowing in and out of balloons, and started giggling manically.

These balloons were filled nitrous oxide or laughing gas which once inhaled will induce brief but mind-tingling sensation – something users describe as an out-of-body experience.

As the clip appeared in the social world, local tourism authorities saw it inappropriate for female youths slumping on the floor blowing in and out, and laughing.

This could tarnish the image of this world’s class tourist resort, they said.

They are making call to relevant government agencies to crack down on selling cheap doses of balloons filled with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to tourists as they also feared the gas might be harmful to health, and even might cause death if inhaled in large volume.

On local tourism operator said police should start taking action before it gains wider popularities and tarnishes Thailand’s tourism image.

Each dose of laughing gas is reportedly sold for 200 baht.

He said now these balloons are available everywhere at entertainment places.

It was not sold only on Phi Phi Island, but also from Bangkok and Pattaya to holiday resorts across Europe, the gas-filled balloons have been the hottest thing on the party scene, being openly sold in their millions and providing a new line in seasonal work for opportunist street vendors.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/call-for-police-action-on-growing-popular-laughing-gas-balloons-on-phi-phi-island

-- Thai PBS 2015-06-10

Funny they used a photo showing the real tarnish to this and most other Thai island reputations, the hundreds of longtail taxi boats polluting the islands and covering the beaches with stink and noise.... taxi boat mafia....

[peterb17]

Daily News said an entertainment venue operator told the reporter that the laughing gas has become a hit among foreign tourists. The operator said western tourists always asked for the laughing gas, prompting many shops, especially those owned by farang, to provide it.

Fun police are definitely out in force on this one. As others have said the buckets of turps they have been drinking was probably more of a contributing factor (and far more detrimental to their health). You've got 3 young girls in their prime "partying" years having a bit of a tear up. Are the being a little stupid and irresponsible... probably. Are they bringing Phi Phi island into disrepute IMHO hardly... are the evil farang the ones are dispensing the majority of the nitrous... not bloody likely. Now most of you old farts will be tsk tsking and calling for their heads but these islands have been promoted as party destinations since Adam was a boy. If the junta wants to stop this sort of behaviour then they need to start with the closing down of every bar in Thailand. Maybe start with the ones where mushrooms and ganja and extasy are so readily available hmmmm or maybe some people would be missing out on too many brown envelopes

This old fart was on Phi Phi in the early seventies ( not an old fart then) and it was certainly not promoted as a party destination- it was stunning- just half a dozen people on the beaches .

No drugs, no bars , basic hotels.

Am very lucky to have travelled the world before places were totally ruined by the bar / drug culture

[cardinalblue]

How about focusing on human and wildlife trafficking?.....mostly lets start with thai driving habits if so worried about country image...

Thailand has so many other serious problems that this one is laughable.......

CB

[DaveinAsia]

Call for police action on growing popular laughing gas balloons on Phi Phi Island

KRABI: -- As the bright color balloons filled with nitrous oxide - also known as laughing gas - are gaining popularity in the country's holiday resorts among foreign tourists, Thai tourism authorities are not happy with the sale of this hottest thing to tourists as they feared that it could tarnish the image of the country.

The concern was voiced by tourism authorities on the famous Phi Phi Island after a video clip was posted on the internet showing three young female tourists lying on the pavement in front of a bar beer blowing in and out of balloons, and started giggling manically.

These balloons were filled nitrous oxide or laughing gas which once inhaled will induce brief but mind-tingling sensation – something users describe as an out-of-body experience.

As the clip appeared in the social world, local tourism authorities saw it inappropriate for female youths slumping on the floor blowing in and out, and laughing.

This could tarnish the image of this world’s class tourist resort, they said.

They are making call to relevant government agencies to crack down on selling cheap doses of balloons filled with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to tourists as they also feared the gas might be harmful to health, and even might cause death if inhaled in large volume.

On local tourism operator said police should start taking action before it gains wider popularities and tarnishes Thailand’s tourism image.

Each dose of laughing gas is reportedly sold for 200 baht.

He said now these balloons are available everywhere at entertainment places.

It was not sold only on Phi Phi Island, but also from Bangkok and Pattaya to holiday resorts across Europe, the gas-filled balloons have been the hottest thing on the party scene, being openly sold in their millions and providing a new line in seasonal work for opportunist street vendors.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/call-for-police-action-on-growing-popular-laughing-gas-balloons-on-phi-phi-island

-- Thai PBS 2015-06-10

Funny they used a photo showing the real tarnish to this and most other Thai island reputations, the hundreds of longtail taxi boats polluting the islands and covering the beaches with stink and noise.... taxi boat mafia....

Don't forget the total urbanization of one of the most beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea. Look at it. Who on earth would want to go there anyway? I don't think it's possible to tarnish the image of this 'World Class Resort' any further as it's image has been damaged beyond repair already. If they wanted high class tourists with big $$$ they should've at least hired a few foreign experts before they turned it into a slum. World Class Resort? Lol. I think ThaiPBS is confused with the Maldives

Edited June 10, 2015 by DaveinAsia

[Thaddeus]

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On local tourism operator said police should start taking action before it gains wider popularities and tarnishes Thailand’s tourism image.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/call-for-police-action-on-growing-popular-laughing-gas-balloons-on-phi-phi-island

-- Thai PBS 2015-06-10

On local tourism operator said police should start taking action before it gains wider popularities and affects his business.

Would be more accurate.

[Boatfreak]

But they were doing the victory sign! That is totally unacceptable it is damaging the image of the island.

[Jim walker]

Just a fit of giggles caused by blowing their noses to hard nothing to interest Interpol yet.

[sailblue]

Is this the helium type gas from party ballons.

It only makes you talk like Donald Duck?

Did not think it was dangerous.

[Nobb]

High on laughing gas really. This kind of racist remarks are so stupid Thai remark that i send to four countries ever day. Laughing gas only gets you high for a minute or two. Did these young ladies order a bottle. One balloon they are worried about when the Thais are selling ice and what ever to who ever can pay. Police and reporters please do your real job!

[Beetlejuice]

It`s their bodies and if these self destructive losers want to poison themselves with Nitrous oxide gas, then who cares and let them get on with it.

[Alwyn]

It may be legal but it's stupid. A lot of people die from that. I think it excludes oxygen from the system.

Yeah... You had better go and tell the doctors to stop using it during childbirth for women who want to stay awake but still have a bit of pain relief. You do know laughing gas is nitrous oxide, right? So that would be nitrogen AND oxygen.

[bendejo]

Does anybody really care? If so, get a life.

[daoyai]

Got to admit, I have sucked down a can of rediwhip or 2 in my day.... you finish with a mouthful of cream....

[webfact]

Phi Phi laughing gas goes viral, prompts warning nitrous oxide can be lethal
Eakkapop Thongtub


The three young women were pictured near bars, and apparently inhaling laughing gas from balloons. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Photos of three young foreign women on Phi Phi Island reportedly under the effects of inhaling nitrous oxide, better known “laughing gas”, have gone viral on social media, prompting officials to issue a health warning.

The photos show the women lying on pavement near bars and apparently inhaling the gas from balloons.

Locals have reported to The Phuket News that balloons filled with nitrous oxide are commonly available on Phi Phi, which serves as a common party destination for young tourists in Phuket.

“These balloons are everywhere, and the average cost is about B200 each,” one operator said.

However, officials have yet to find any persons on the island selling the “laughing balloons”.

“We have yet to identify where the women were pictured in order to know where to start our search,” said Dr Manas Soponpong of the Krabi Health Office.

Dr Manas explained that nitrous oxide is a controlled substance in Thailand, but was readily found in products easily obtained by the public.

“Clinics and dentists in the past used this gas as a general anaesthetic, but that is no longer common practice,” he said.

“But today this gas is used by food-processing plants, and is even used to fill cans of whipped cream.”

Although nitrous oxide can be easily found, Dr Manas strong warned against inhaling the gas.

“Inhaling it can induce a euphoric effect of feeling happy, but if too much gets into your system, it can have severe effects and may even cause death,” he said.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phi-phi-laughing-gas-goes-viral-prompts-warning-nitrous-oxide-can-be-lethal-52703.php


-- Phuket News 2015-06-10

[NanLaew]

these islands have been promoted as party destinations since Adam was a boy.

Ahem surely you are mistaken. The OP clearly states that this episode "had affected the image of Phi Phi that is popular for its natural beauty"

Maybe there's a new definition of natural beauty but this is how I remember it from 1980.

[lvr181]

Laughing by white farang girl/s is not allowed? Go girls!

Bad day for real news I guess.

[greenchair]

Ooh what fun. I did that one night. Best laugh in years.

Uptight thailand should try some.

Might give them something to laugh about for a change.

[greenchair]

This is no laughing matter ??

[Matej]

Look at Facebook of some Thai teenagers, especially from poor families, doing met, driving drunken, selling sex ...

parents see, teachers see, their friends see ... no one cares.

What interest me more is that I've seen here in Thailand many times farang, all-female groups drinking in night clubs, parting on beach ... July-September, Christmas, beginning of the year. Obviously drunken, *high* and almost naked. Young individuals, 20 years old, students.

Who pay for that, their parents, or do they have some extra money from last summer job?

Guys and nightlife in Thailand, ok ... but girls? I mean ... What's gonna be next?

What do you mean, that girls shouldn't have fun? What's gonna be next; more girls, I should imagine; they're not hurting other people or forcing others to do as they do - good luck to them - get over it - sometimes girls just wanna have fun!

I've always considered women to be a better part of society, responsibility, ethics and so on ...

BTW, if this is for you fun, normal activity ... Then there's something wrong with you. With all the respect.

What would you say if it's your daughter,

She just have fun? Come on ...