Its History

In Koh Samui and Koh Pha-Ngan, fungi with mind-altering effects are popular among tourists

Its Species

This species of fungi contains compounds that affect perception and consciousness. It was classified in the Mexicanae section of its genus by Gastón Guzmán due to its rhomboid-shaped spores. It has been found on Koh Samui, a small tropical island in Thailand, where certain types of fungi are consumed by both locals and tourists. However, the local Chao Samui people rarely use these fungi, with consumption typically limited to local women doing so at the request of foreigners.

The Cerebral Effects

A little snippet of a story from a families time in Thailand having the infamous “fungi Shake”.

“I was okay until I looked at Mom and saw her framed against the lush vegetation hanging from the limestone behind her. I wondered how I never realized that she was the essence of the sacred feminine encapsulated in an eternal garden dangled from a droplet of pure consciousness. It felt like something I would have noticed before. I sat with her in a crystalline sphere beyond time; her voice echoed, and the veins in her arm glowed with tracers of blue and red light. Mom, suspended in a sunbeam at a point beyond time, looked through me, her only son, and it was my turn to weep. It was then that Meg (sister) returned from the bungalow. I turned around and saw her bathed in translucent orange liquid, and she looked at me, tears streaming down my face, put her hands up and said, “Nope.” She took off like a shot toward the jungle path leading to the west side, Mom, in all her glory, calling after her. I wanted to hold Mom’s hand forever, but she told me it was time to get up and go after her. After a few minutes of wondering what my toes were for, we were on our way.”

The Benefits

These fungi produce high levels of compounds that affect perception, and are recommended for those ready to experience a range of sensations along the Thai jungle railway journey. These experiences may include self-discovery, stress reduction, and enhanced creativity.

Recommended Experience Level

The Casual Vacation Traveler.