In a shocking twist of fate, a 55-year-old man from Ang Thong province found himself in an unexpected battle against a fierce swarm of hornets. This harrowing encounter, straight out of a nature documentary, unfolded near the entrance to Wat Ton Son Municipal School 1 in the serene Talat Luang subdistrict.
The tranquility of the evening was shattered at precisely 6 pm when the local emergency services received an urgent call about an unconscious man attacked by hornets. With the clock ticking, responders raced to the scene to find the man—a Mr. Sarayut—lying unresponsive yet tragically clad in an unfortunately attention-grabbing blue short-sleeved shirt and black shorts.
Once Sarayut regained consciousness, he painted a vividly terrifying picture of his ordeal. His innocent attempt to fish by a roadside ditch marked the beginning of what would become a survival tale worthy of a bestseller. Who knew a concrete pipe could harbor such danger? It was here that he accidentally disturbed the hornets’ peaceful existence, sending them into a vengeful frenzy.
Perhaps if they weren’t so into guard duty, the hornets would’ve stopped to realize it was a case of mistaken identity. Instead, they took charge and let Sarayut re-enact a scene from an action movie, sprinting over 100 meters, leaving behind a trail of fishing gear and his dignity, all in search of help. His swift escape, however, left a poignant marker—two snakehead fish cooling their fins roadside in his abandoned fishing basket.
Onlookers gawked as first aid was expertly administered by the ever-efficient Poh Teck Tung Foundation responders before whisking him away to Ang Thong Hospital. Their timely intervention was critical, diagnosing him with numerous hornet stings that painted an unwelcome tapestry across his body and head, leaving him in a dangerously serious state.
The saga took an intriguing turn when emergency service volunteer Boy, making like Sherlock Holmes, unearthed the true nemesis: a hefty ground hornet nest tucked cunningly within the ditch’s concrete pipe. Initially mistaken for milder-mannered wasps by our beleaguered fisherman, the hornets turned out to pack a potent punch, their venom possessing a knockout blow worthy of the heavyweight boxing ring.
In an unexpected subplot, the day also featured an air conditioning technician’s curious discovery—a different type of buzzing bee in a bedroom unit. This stingless species, locally cherished as “ชันโรง,” has a sweet side, producing delectable honey to rival even the best honeyed dishes Thailand has to offer. The online community helped solve this mini-mystery, proving once again that the internet holds the answer to all life’s surprises.
While Sarayut recuperates, restless fishermen of Ang Thong may now pay heed to this advisory: beware the hornet’s nest lurking where you least expect. And do remember, wearing bee-attractive blue might not be the wisest choice for your next wild escapade. Here’s hoping for a sweet resolution to what started as a stingingly sour day!
This story is shocking! I can’t imagine being attacked by hornets out of nowhere! Wouldn’t change how I dress when fishing though.
Yeah, I think bright colors can attract insects. Maybe Sarayut should avoid wearing blue next time.
That makes sense! But should we really blame the color? Hornets are hornets, they’ll sting if provoked.
Insects do often get agitated by bright colors. But let’s not forget this was more bad luck than bad fashion choice.
We really need to be more mindful of disrupting natural habitats, even unknowingly. Poor guy though!
True! We often forget how our actions impact wildlife. Even inadvertent disturbances can lead to serious consequences.
Exactly, it’s a reminder to live harmoniously with nature. I hope Sarayut recovers well!
Why wasn’t he more careful? Fishing in a ditch sounds like an accident waiting to happen!
Not everyone can afford to fish in fancy places, sometimes a ditch is all they got. Let’s be more understanding.
I suppose you’re right, but safety should always come first. Lessons could be learned here.
Thailand seems full of unexpected adventures! This adds quite a twist to a ‘fishing tale.’
Definitely! Nature can be both breathtaking and dangerous. Makes you appreciate good old fishing trips back home.
I feel bad for the guy but disturbed hornets are no joke. Hope he recovers quickly!
I agree! Their sting can be very dangerous. He’s lucky to be alive considering the numbers that attacked him.
Why weren’t the hornets relocated ages ago? Such negligence needs addressing!
Relocating them might not have been straightforward, but hopefully now they tackle it because a repeat would be disastrous.
People need to stop freaking out about bugs. They’re usually harmless unless disturbed.
Well, tell that to someone who’s been stung! It’s about avoiding hazardous situations, not just ignoring the risk.
You’ve got a point, I guess we just need to learn where to draw the line between cautious and paranoid.
I find it fascinating how a local species started raising awareness to hornet threats. Social media plays a crucial role!
Social media certainly is a double-edged sword! But in this case, it might help prevent future incidents.
Absolutely, education via digital platforms can reach a vast audience quickly!
Reading this makes me never want to leave my house again. Bees or hornets, no thanks!
Don’t let it scare you too much, Sue. We can’t live in fear. Precaution is key.
Maybe you’re right, but I’ll stick to indoor activities. No fishing for me!
This kind of story makes a case for pest control near public areas.
That’s tricky though; what if pest control affects the ecosystem negatively? Needs balance.
Lucky it wasn’t a child attacked. He needs to reflect on his choice of fishing spots.
Maybe fishermen need a guidebook on how not to tick off the wildlife?
Just another day in the outdoors, except with more drama than usual!
Bless his heart. In my day, we knew every critter encountered outside.
I’m curious how he managed to run that far stung as he was. Must have been sheer adrenaline!
Funny how a normal activity can turn historic with a little sting involved.
This just adds weight to why rules like those in Bear Country apply – respect local wildlife.
Poor guy, but hornets do respond to vibrations and loud sounds. Might help others stay safe.
Stories like this remind me fishing’s not as relaxing as once thought. Watch your step, kids!