daiwill60 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Is it true that the flying bugs , that look like big flying ants , that come out in the evening after a period of rain during the day ( the Thais call them Malang Maow) can actually get you comletely off your face after eating about 10 of them or so.???? If anyone knows the proper name of this bug can they inform me and possibly if you know what it is that causes the effect??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Maow as in drunk? Try some and tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Flying termites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 My delirium tremens spiders would love those flying ants... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasun Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 If they did, someone would have worked out to farm/harvest and sell them by now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeete Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 The big flying ants are actually termites. They're called maeng mao, yes, but mao is pronounced differently, it doesn't mean drunk. And to answer your main question, no they won't make u drunk/high. Maybe a bit dizzy if you watch them for too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maanoi Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I think whoever told you they get you high was having a laugh to see if they could actually get you to eat some. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highonthai Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Yes, you can eat them. Fresh with the wings plucked is not bad over rice. And a few beers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 If it were true, the booze companies would've eradicated them by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muythai2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) are they thing that get you high or things you see when you are high Edited June 5, 2013 by metisdead There is not need to post using bold font. Bold font removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiwill60 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks for the answers and comment guys, the reason I was asking is due to my doubts on this story, I was also informed last night that up in isaan where this tale originates from ( allegedly ) that the locals will actually collect and freeze them if, which i guess is their way of harvesting them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I feed them to the monkies, they have not fallen out of their tree yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter s somtam Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Only if you soak them in LSD.555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Wife said they do eat them when they get big. In hot oil with salt. They don't have any drunk/drug effect. Issan food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phronesis Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I believe they are called Ming Maow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Don't belive these daft ex-pats, of course they get you drunk. Exactly the same as the chlorine in an outdoor swimming pool makes your skin darker and you have must cover up inside the car because the UV gets stronger when it comes through the windshield. Goodness man, how old are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bit on them here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/376420-attack-of-the-what-are-they/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbin Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I think whoever told you they get you high was having a laugh to see if they could actually get you to eat some. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Or maybe he was drunk off his face telling you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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