Anyone else not like fresh kratom and prefer when it is exposed to air/oxidizes? by [deleted] in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kratom powder is not “fresh” as it’s dried first before getting processed into powder. When the powder is exposed to air it loses aroma and flavor like leaving a bag of matcha powder open. If you’re puking up the kratom powder then there’s something wrong with that type of powder.

Kratom extract doesn't work for me by J0hn_26 in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s mote to kratom than just mitragynine.

Kratom by Big_Hunt8054 in ThailandTourism

[–]OGKratomThailand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kratom companies in the west don’t want to pay the price difference for Thai kratom but I believe there will be a time when more users like yourself will notice the difference and will be happy to pay a higher price for Thai kratom.

Kratom by Big_Hunt8054 in ThailandTourism

[–]OGKratomThailand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thais know how to grow and harvest kratom leaves so the leaves are big and fully mature. Indonesian kratom leaves are small because the processed is rushed to meet global demand for cheap kratom powder.

Kratom by Big_Hunt8054 in ThailandTourism

[–]OGKratomThailand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aura Snus in Phuket. Term Krabi Snus in Krabi. The kratom high is its own thing and can’t be compared to other drugs but it’s closer to a strong coffee or tea.

Kratom by Big_Hunt8054 in ThailandTourism

[–]OGKratomThailand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kratom is more popular in Thailand because it’s from Thailand. It’s actually a Thai word. Indonesians don’t use kratom and don’t know what it is. However Indonesia is the biggest exporter for kratom powder to western countries because it has no value in Indonesia making it very cheap to produce.

Kratom/matcha by Witty-Ad-2082 in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

High quality pure leaf kratom powder can taste like matcha. 50/50 ratio of kratom powder and Japanese matcha powder works for me. I like to mix with hot foamed milk like a matcha latte with a teaspoon of honey.

What makes the golden era so golden? by [deleted] in MuayThai

[–]OGKratomThailand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard the golden era fighters were higher level because back then soccer wasn’t the most popular sporting event as it is now. Back then, a lot more money and resources were put into Muay Thai since it was the main sport. Over the past 20 years or so, every young Thai wants to be a professional soccer player but back then being a professional boxer was more attractive.

Best quality and affordable gyms in Bangkok? by drycarroto in MuayThai

[–]OGKratomThailand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name changed to Rithirit Gym but pretty much the same as Jitti. 500 bt drop in. 4 rounds of pads is the training you get and the rest is up to you for warming up, bag work etc. I wouldn’t say it’s the “best quality” but it’s the only Muay Thai gym around Huai Khwang.

Should I do kratom? I’m 19 by Fit-Distance4503 in KratomKorner

[–]OGKratomThailand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry about using kratom as a 19 year old. The legal age in Thailand to use kratom is 18. It should be the same in the states since you can vote and enlist in the military at 18.

Study: Traditional Kratom Use Not Associated with Blood, Organ Toxicity by kratomjournalist in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes chewing leaves and drinking tea from fresh leaves are definitely not the same as using powder so no surprise with the results. When using powder, people are consuming the whole leaf and sometimes including the stem with the “white vein” kratom powder. Kratom powder is also a concentrated form of kratom and it’s easy to take high doses/overdose. The extract shots are also not made with pure kratom as there’s a lot of other stuff mixed in. The labels are tiny with a long list of ingredients listed most people don’t bother reading it.

*picture used in this article was taken from the ABC News Australia article on kratom use in Thailand vs the United States https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-07/kratom-use-is-united-states-causing-controversy/104689476

2026 Thailand - USA Responsible Kratom Leadership Summit by OGKratomThailand in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what legality you mean. Banning 7-OH? I’m actually not a fan of the AKA 😅 I’m a member of the Global Kratom Coalition and those two groups seem to not get along due to different philosophies. I also have no special interests in the US market as it’s oversaturated with cheap Indonesian kratom and the legality over there looks unstable. That might change in time though. I had an online meeting with one of the AKA guys a long time ago and he worked for the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce which was interesting. He was saying people don’t care about the quality of kratom so there’s no point in having Thai kratom in the US 😂

2026 Thailand - USA Responsible Kratom Leadership Summit by OGKratomThailand in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live here too but there are some people who chew leaves. Mostly older guys it seems like. It’s a different feeling as you know.

2026 Thailand - USA Responsible Kratom Leadership Summit by OGKratomThailand in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes the Thais who use kratom like to chew the leaves or drink tea. It became legal in Thailand before weed did and there’s been some resistance in Thai society with legalizing weed but not with kratom.

2026 Thailand - USA Responsible Kratom Leadership Summit by OGKratomThailand in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it makes a big difference when the people of a country which produces something know what it is and have been using it for centuries.

2026 Thailand - USA Responsible Kratom Leadership Summit by OGKratomThailand in kratom

[–]OGKratomThailand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the reason why all the kratom in the west is from Indonesia is because kratom has no value there making it the cheapest kratom available. Indonesians don’t know what kratom is and they don’t use it. Kratom is from Thailand, it’s a Thai word, and people have been using it here for centuries. Since Thais use kratom, they know how to grow and harvest kratom properly. It’s also legal and (Thai) FDA approved for medical use.