Lotus-Pod Wasp Nest Moved from Buriram Temple Before Merit Event

Khaosod•Society•14h ago

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A rare lotus-pod wasp nest was relocated from Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham in Buriram to ensure safety before a major merit-making event.

•A rare lotus-pod wasp nest was found at Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham in Nang Rong District, Buriram.
•The nest had already stung the abbot of the temple 3 times.
•Mr. Sompong Mongkolchat moved the nest during the night on September 15, 2026.
•The relocation was performed to protect monks, construction workers, and visitors during an upcoming merit event for a new crematorium.

•Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham in Nang Rong District, Buriram, is currently constructing a crematorium and preparing for a merit-making event.
•The abbot of Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham was stung 3 times by wasps from a nest located within the temple area.
•Mr. Sompong Mongkolchat was requested by villagers to remove the wasp nest from the construction area.
•Mr. Sompong Mongkolchat performed the relocation of the nest during the night on September 15, 2026.
•The nest was moved to a quiet and appropriate area to allow the wasps to survive while reducing risks to people attending the temple event.
•The insects, known as 'Tan Fa La Mi' or 'Lotus-Pod Wasps', are noted for their curved nests and are rarely seen in daily life.
•People are advised not to approach, hit, or attempt to destroy wasp nests themselves, especially in public areas like schools or temples.

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Wat Pa Thung Samakkhi Tham(วัดป่าทุ่งสามัคคีธรรม)

A temple in Nang Rong District, Buriram, where a rare wasp nest was found.

Nang Rong(นางรอง)ℹ️

A district in Buriram Province where the temple is located.

Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where the wasp nest incident occurred.

Sompong Mongkolchat(สมปอง มงคลชาติ)

A 42-year-old individual requested by villagers to move the wasp nest.