More than 100 people, mainly gay men, were arrested during a police raid on a drug-fuelled underwear party held at the S31 Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok.
Police reported that 30 individuals were arrested for drug possession and over 60 tested positive for substances like crystal meth and ecstasy during the raid.
UNODC highlighted an alarming trend in Southeast Asia, with 190 tons of meth seized in 2023, indicating a complex drug trafficking landscape that is escalating in severity.
With the legalization of same-sex marriage set for January 2025, Thailand anticipates a significant economic boost, projecting $2 billion in LGBTQ+ tourism revenue as a result.
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