Laughing Gas Balloons: Pattaya’s Discreet Illicit Trend

In Pattaya, a shop selling legal marijuana products was discovered to be selling laughing gas to tourists too.

A discreet investigation revealed that the shop, operating under the guise of a legal enterprise, was surreptitiously selling nitrous oxide balloons to an unsuspecting clientele, comprising both Thai locals and curious foreign tourists. The audacity of the operation was epitomised by a brazen sign that hung in plain sight, enticing passersby:

“Happy balloon. Buy 10, get two free balloons and one glass of beer.”

Tourists, lured by the promise of euphoria, were seen willingly inhaling nitrous oxide within the confines of the shop. The spectacle unfolded as some enthusiasts, unable to contain their newfound joy, attempted to carry the forbidden balloons into nearby bars. However, vigilant guards thwarted these attempts at the entrance.

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