It almost seems like Songkran is all about the epic water fights, spending time with family, and having a good time. Well, not this turn of the year. There was an absolute party killer. In addition to the hundreds of injuries and casualties due to road accidents, there is now something significantly worse. A highly lethal drug camouflaged as an innocent looking toy.
Have you ever heard of the Doll Labubu? It is a moulin toy that went viral thanks to Lisa from blackpink. A Collectible doll that looks adorable at first glance. Only goes horrifically bad when some sick individuals decide to turn it into a street drug.
Pill of Incapacitation, not the plush toy.
There are weird little pills circulating to the attendees during Songkran 2025 in Thailand. Locals have even gone ahead and started to refer to it as “Labubu” or Khanom. This is worrying because the latter translates to snack in thai. This is no sweet snack treat. The thing is, According to Ramathibodi Poison Center and “this thing is potentially deadly“.
Now, Three users of this pill have fainted, experienced seizures, halted breathing, and in twp instances- perished. судьба , still remains in critical condition. Which deeply concerns me, The actual components have not yet been established.
What’s in it? No ones fully sure
Initial indicators hint the medication could be a perilous brew –some mutation of a stimulant and depressant. Not exactly an ideal combination.
Health experts sustain this might just be the beginning which could potentially create a synonym suffering from “Stirring The Pot Syndrome”.
The Authorities Have Sounded Alarm Going For All Way
After the news broke out, government bodies launched an all out evaluation alongside Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and surgical specialists. They are now working on the drug’s history along with protecting the populace from information overload and misinformation panic.
“If you believe that some has one of these pills or worse, already ingested one, don’t hold back. Call for clinical help at once to ship to smooth sailing.” Public statement by Ramathibodi Poison Center explains.
They also highlighted for caution during celebrations like Songkran situations where for idle entertainment reasons children can be dressed up in creative clothing which adds spice to things in the guise of entertainment.
A Look Back at Thailand’s Harrowing Drug Crisis of 2022
For many people living in Thailand, this is nostalgic. In 2022, a blended narcotic known as “K Nom Phong” spread rampant chaos throughout the country leading to multiple casualties.
Right, so Songkran this year blew a little more than just water bubbles and grins. It came with a rather serious note on caution: Eyes on the deceptively innocent and mind-numbing pills from clubs.
