In a story that sounds more like a surreal novel than reality, a mother in Thailand from the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo recently took to social media to call out for help in quite a dramatic fashion. Her saga involves the tropical temptation of durians and an illicit affair with Yaba, a notorious methamphetamine that has wreaked havoc in countless lives. The modern tale is not just of desperation but also of resilience, unexpected twists, and retribution. It all began on a sultry day, June 17, as the concerned mother shared her plight on Facebook—an unusual fusion of traditional fears and modern woes. She posted a photo of two tantalizing durians along with a humble packet of food meant to nourish her troubled son. Her caption was a chilling plea: “I was worried that my son was going to be hungry, so I bought these for him. He didn’t…
