Insects & Bugs in Thailand
Mosquitoes, centipedes, hornets and other Thai insects with bite/sting risk, symptoms and first-aid steps.
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Giant Centipede
Scolopendra subspinipes
Up to 25cm, red-orange to dark brown. Bite is extremely painful and can cause serious local reactions.
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Asian Giant Hornet
Vespa mandarinia
Up to 5cm long with orange head. Multiple stings can be lethal.
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Fire Ant
Solenopsis invicta
Small reddish ant that swarms and stings repeatedly leaving pustules.