Final straw? Choc-mint drink becomes symbol of political betrayal in Thailand
Cafes refuse to sell Pheu Thai party candidate’s favourite beverage amid fears of plot to ice-out coalition partners
For some in Thailand, the thought of a chocolate-mint ice drink suddenly leaves a bad taste.
Several cafes have suspended their sales. One shop described it as a “betray-your-friend” drink in a graphic posted on their Facebook page. Another said it was a drink to “kick your friend into the boat”, a phrase that means to push a friend away.