Kratom vending machines raises concern in Thailand's Hat Yai

Trippy drink: One such vending machine is seen next to a petrol pump in Hat Yai. — The Nation/ANN

A HERBAL drink vending machine in Hat Yai in the countruy’s south has raised concerns among residents as the machine also offers kratom tea.

According to America’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the tea is made from leaves of the kratom tree – a tropical plant species that is native to South-East Asia – which has psychoactive properties.