Methamphetamine tablets (WY) tablets get cheaper while commodity prices rise

April 6, 2022

HURFOM: As a consequence of the military coup, commodity prices are increasing dramatically every day across Burma. Meanwhile, across Mon State, the prices for WY(methamphetamine) tablets are dropping, and there is easy availability.

A WY tablet was priced at just over 1,000 Kyat but now the price is around 800 Kyat.

“I don’t know if the price drop is because producers may be reducing the quality (of the tablets). Now a WY tablet costs only 800 or 900 Kyat. Some users say the current tablets even have a stronger effect,” said a WY tablet user from Mudon Township.

The tablets are widely available in villages in Mon State even though the military junta has imposed tighter security measures.

“Even though there is tight security, you can buy WY tablets easily. There are secret ways in which WY tablets are distributed. There is a private connection between sellers and users. Every village in Mon State has been impacted by the presence and distribution of these tablets. They are easily available,” said a WY tablet user.

As festive events including weddings and ordination ceremonies across Mon State begin to come back as public health restrictions are reduced, both WY tablets and Kratom leaf liquor are increasing in availability. Exposure to this drug and liquor is increasingly becoming part of youth culture.

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