Accident Krabi Man Found Dead After Being Swarmed by Wild Bees in Palm Plantation

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

A 45-year-old man was found dead and decomposed in a palm plantation after being attacked by a swarm of wild bees during a honey-gathering expedition.

 

Police from Ao Nang Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Phatsaraporn Leesu, along with forensic officers and a local medical team, responded to a report of a body discovered in Moo 4, Ban Laem Song, Nong Thale subdistrict, Krabi province, at around 15:00 on 29 April.

 

The body, identified as Mr. Prasit Damhai, was discovered in a state of decomposition and is believed to have been dead for 3–4 days. There were no signs of physical assault, but multiple bee stingers were found embedded in the corpse. A black T-shirt, presumed to belong to the deceased, was located nearby with similar stinger marks.

 

Police also found the man’s shoes abandoned along a trail leading into the forest. Around 10 metres from the body, an abandoned hut stood near the scene, possibly where the victim had last taken shelter.

 

The victim’s relatives confirmed his identity and stated they did not suspect foul play. The body was released for religious rites following standard legal procedures.

 

According to family members, Mr. Prasit had left home with a friend on the afternoon of 26 April, telling them he was going to collect wild honey, a routine activity for him. His extended absence did not initially raise concern. His body was eventually discovered by a local villager herding cattle in the area.

 

The victim’s companion told police that they had encountered a large swarm of bees on a tree about 400 metres from where the body was found. Mr. Prasit reportedly attempted to smoke the hive by lighting a fire, which caused the bees to attack. Both men fled in different directions. The friend assumed Mr. Prasit had made it safely back home.

 

Investigators believe the victim was stung by hundreds of bees, suffered a severe allergic reaction and lost consciousness before succumbing to the injuries.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-04-30.