A group of Krabi beekeepers smiles after the rain has stopped for a long time. Make good quality honey

Krabi – A group of Krabi beekeepers smiles after the rain in the fifth month of a long dry period. It has a positive effect on beekeepers. Hurry to collect before it rains. It is believed to have medicinal properties and is in demand in the market. Revealing that customer groups include both hotels and the general public.

A group of hollow beekeepers, Ban Nai Nang, Village No. 3, Khao Kram Subdistrict, Mueang District, Krabi Province, smiles after the rain has stopped for a long time. This makes the honey of good quality. During this time, a group of farmers and beekeepers Collecting honey from hollow bee hives that are naturally raised in a rubber plantation. After entering the fifth month It is considered the best honey that has the sweetest, most fragrant taste of the year. Because it has medicinal properties and is considered a golden opportunity for farmers who keep bees at Ban Nai Nang. to collect honey to sell to customers that have been reserved Especially from mid-April to mid-May this year, which is the fifth month of Thailand, there will be a lot of customers wandering around looking to buy honey.

Mr. Suthee Pankhwan, president of the group of hollow bees, Ban Nai Nang, said that the group’s raising of hollow bees Raising honey bees naturally During this period, it begins to enter the fifth month. According to the Thai calendar This is the time when honey from raised bees has the greatest medicinal value. Because it is the time when flowers Many types bloom The bees sucked up the nectar and stored it. Make honey during this time It will be in great demand in the market.

For bees Currently, there are more than 50 nests that are being raised, each nest ready to collect honey for sale. Each nest contains from 5 bottles up to 20 bottles, depending on the size of the hive. which he will rush to finish collecting before the end of the fifth month In addition, this year there has been a long drought. Therefore making the honey very complete.

Mr. Suthee further said that Each year, more than 200 – 300 bottles of honey can be collected. If combined with the existing 40 members, the group can collect approximately 2,000 bottles of honey to sell per year. The price per bottle is approximately 500 baht. Honey for the fifth month is believed to be Suitable for mixing with herbs as a cure for various diseases and is also in demand among hotel customers. and general customers

If customers or the general public are interested in learning about farming methods, they can come and see how to collect honey. Including how to raise them. Before purchasing the group’s products To ensure that the group’s honey It is genuine honey raised naturally,” said the president of Ban Nai Nang beekeeping group.