snoop1130 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 A man in Chonburi got a pleasant surprise while cooking his dinner. He found a rare and valuable Melo pearl that could be worth more than one million baht inside a clam that he was about to eat. The man, Mr. Amorn Prakongkwan, a 54-year-old owner of a paint shop, told The Pattaya News that he was cooking dinner for his family when a round object fell out of a clam he was boiling. Upon further examination, he discovered that it was a shiny, round object that appeared to be a very rare Melo pearl. Melo pearls are unique and highly valued because of their rarity and distinctive appearance. They are formed inside the Melo volute, a large sea snail that can be found in the shallow waters of Thailand. Melo pearls are only produced by a small percentage of Melo volutes, making them much rarer than other types of pearls. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/24/lucky-chonburi-man-finds-rare-melo-pearl-in-his-dinner/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-24 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerDo2 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 It pays to eat at home. However, since this guy is walking around showing the pearl off it'll be a few hours before he's robbed of it. As the saying goes, a fool and his money is soon parted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Good luck indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 He is lucky... I struggled to find any fish in my fish soup last night, it was all stomach! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Good luck indeed. Yes, what's the number of his house, the weight of the clams he bought or the number in the burnt tree stump of his house ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Very lucky he didn't bite into it; he could have broken a tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 The way I read this is that a clam he was boiling had, during its life, eaten a giant sea snail containing the presumed pearl. Was this a giant clam? It is not worth one million Baht. It is worth what a potential buyer offers and is accepted by the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Well done now the hard bit make sure there is no Melee for your Melo ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Finding the pearl while chewing on a Hoi can be the climax of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: Finding the pearl while chewing on a Hoi can be the climax of the day. I always pray to the clam first before dining... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 20 hours ago, brianthainess said: Finding the pearl while chewing on a Hoi can be the climax of the day. Or some previous deposit...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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