BANGKOK — A homeowner’s puzzled social media post about a strange brown liquid seeping down his wall has ended with a sweet — and valuable — discovery.
Matithep Subsakul posted photos in the Facebook group “นี่ตัวอะไร” (What is this?) on Friday, asking members to identify a dark brown liquid dripping along the edge of his wall. He said the substance had a honey-like smell but he did not know where it was coming from.
The post quickly drew responses from group members, who identified the liquid as honey from stingless bees, known in Thai as chanrong, which likely built a nest inside the wall. Commenters said the hot weather may have caused the honey to melt and seep out.
Stingless bee honey is considered a premium product and can command high market prices.
Stingless bees are found throughout Thailand and belong to the same family as honeybees. Unlike honeybees, they do not have a stinger, but can defend themselves by biting. They also play an important role in pollination and are known for their distinctive antennae and transparent wings.
