Thailand Makes Weight Loss Pens Prescription Only to Counter Glut of Illegal Medicines Thailand's decision to make weight loss pens prescription only is a long overdue move to combat the black market, but it raises more questions than answers about the country's approach to public health and wellness.
The Southeast Asian nation has become notorious for its tendency to chase the latest fads and trends, often with little regard for the consequences.
The GLP 1 medicines in question have been touted by social media influencers as a quick fix for weight loss, but doctors warn that these medications are being peddled on the black market at exorbitant prices, often counterfeit and potentially deadly.