Bugged out: Chiang Mai traveller’s rose petal bath hit by insect invasion

[webfact]

A traveller’s recent trip to Chiang Mai took an unexpected turn when a planned relaxing bath turned into an encounter with a swarm of insects.

 

The traveller chose a picturesque accommodation with a bathtub on the balcony, offering stunning mountain views during the day. However, as night fell, the situation drastically changed.

 

Dhiwa Bhochawatt’s post on Facebook detailed the surprising event, highlighting how the serene bath became a scene filled with termite wings.

 

“I planned to soak in a rose petal bath, but it turned into a bath bomb of termite wings. It’s like karma came in this form.”

Photos accompanying the post showed the bathtub filled with termite wings, and in some cases, entire insects. The sheer number of termites was so overwhelming that the water’s surface was entirely covered. Even after draining the water, a significant amount of insect debris remained.

 

Speaking to a local news team, Dhiwa explained that the choice to stay close to nature led to this encounter. The incident occurred during the rainy season, a natural phenomenon and not the fault of the accommodation. Dhiwa emphasised that such events are to be expected when staying in such natural settings.

 

The post quickly went viral, garnering numerous likes and comments. Many netizens found the situation both amusing and relatable. Some commented on the need to avoid eating certain dishes during the rainy season, humorously noting that no one would be around to handle the termite problem, reported Sanook.

 

Others suggested that the insects could be fried with salt, adding a culinary twist to the situation.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-05-23

 

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[BritManToo]

Do gypsies visit Chiang Mai?

[ChipButty]

First thing I do when the rain flies come is turn off all the outside lights let them go to the street lights, Ive seen kids out in the soi catching them, they fry them,

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

First thing I do when the rain flies come is turn off all the outside lights let them go to the street lights, Ive seen kids out in the soi catching them, they fry them,

Fried Termites and Chips  🤢 , not as appealing as Fish and Chips  

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Do gypsies visit Chiang Mai?

Do bears.... in the woods.

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

First thing I do when the rain flies come is turn off all the outside lights let them go to the street lights, Ive seen kids out in the soi catching them, they fry them,

 

Yes indeed and thanks. After the first big rain storm here in Siem Reap a few days ago, we were subjected to millions of the termites swarming everywhere. All main lights outside and inside my apartment were turned off but even so, some found their way in and scattered dead on the tile floor (aerosol spray).

Stock photo of swarming termites - just like I experienced!

 

[rwill]

A lot of Mang Mao the last few days.  The first day was super heavy.  Haven't seen that many in a long time.

[OttoPollmann]

8 hours ago, Grumpy one said:

Fried Termites and Chips  🤢 , not as appealing as Fish and Chips  

Just what the WEF and Klaus Schwab wants for us peasants.

 

[BangkokReady]

7 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

i try to photobomb all the girls in old city taking them daily on my bike ride

 

i just do not get it

 

Probably somewhere between them wanting to take photos, and you wanting to ruin those photos, lies the understanding that you're not quite grasping...  🤔

[BangkokReady]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

humorously noting that no one would be around to handle the termite problem

 

Extremely humorous...  🙄

[Denim]

5 hours ago, rwill said:

A lot of Mang Mao the last few days.  The first day was super heavy.  Haven't seen that many in a long time.

 

Same here. Just button down all hatches, close all curtains and use only dim lights.

 

I hate meng mows almost as much as cockroaches but at least it's only once a year after the first heavy rain.

[Moncul]

What looks to be decent accommodation would probably have warned him this was coming but, hey, who wants to miss the opportunity for a few "likes" and "shares"?

[brianthainess]

Should have complained on Trip Adviser