In an enthralling tale of intrigue and enforcement, the law enforcement squads of Thailand recently descended upon a rather peculiar establishment in the province of Samut Prakan. Tasked with ensuring public safety, these dedicated officers joined forces with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a mission that ultimately led to the shuttering of an illegal ketamine-infused beverage operation. Not your run-of-the-mill bust, this one unveiled a smorgasbord of 13 tantalizing flavors blended with a sugary syrup that would’ve surely Cinderella-ed your taste buds into the wee hours. The operation culminated in the confiscation of over 2,000 tantalizing concoctions, valued at a staggering 250,000 baht or, for our dollar-inclined friends, a cool US$7,650. As the clock struck 4pm on July 8—an otherwise quiet afternoon marked by a gentle sun—the head honcho of Division 4 of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), Police Colonel Weerapong Khlaitong, along with Doctor Witit Srisachaiyakul,…
