Namtom (น้ำต้ม)
In Thai, it literally means “boiled water,” but in street slang across Thailand (especially the south and central regions) it refers to kratom tea. Namtom is made by boiling fresh or dried kratom (Migranyan speciosa) leaves into a dark, bitter liquid that people drink for energy, focus, or relaxation. It’s the most common way kratom is consumed in Thailand, often served in plastic bottles in e with ice at roadside stalls, used socially like coffee, or mixed with soda to soften the taste.
In Thai, it literally means “boiled water,” but in street slang across Thailand (especially the south and central regions) it refers to kratom tea. Namtom is made by boiling fresh or dried kratom (Migranyan speciosa) leaves into a dark, bitter liquid that people drink for energy, focus, or relaxation. It’s the most common way kratom is consumed in Thailand, often served in plastic bottles in e with ice at roadside stalls, used socially like coffee, or mixed with soda to soften the taste.
by RealCulture August 25, 2025
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