Surat Thani, Rubber farmers in Surat Thani Province Raising hollow bees in rubber plantations Generate a good income of 3-40,000 baht per round, winning an honorable mention in a national competition for good quality hollow honey as a guarantee. Mr. Suradet Chuansri, 40 years old, owner of a rubber plantation in Krut Subdistrict, Phunphin District, Surat Thani Province, said he would like to find an additional career that can be done in conjunction with rubber plantation. So he turned to raising bees. By studying and learning about farming from nearby districts Because it is considered that raising beekeepers with just one investment can produce a harvest all year long. This year is the 6th year and has been able to generate income for the family of not less than 60,000 baht per year. In addition, there is a group with 14 members and 850 nests. As for sales, they are mostly sold through online markets. The members will have additional income from raising bees, 3-40,000 baht per person. This is considered a very satisfactory income. As for marketing, it is in demand by customers and can be sold continuously. The price does not drop. Bottle size 70 ML sells for 350 baht. Fresh honeycomb is 100 baht per box. And now the products that the market has more demand for are: Fresh honeycomb or fresh beeswax To be used to lure Thai hollow bees into the hive. It is sold to customers at 20 baht per piece, sold in packs of 5 pieces or 100 baht, which is preferred by many new beekeepers. Each day there will be customers ordering no less than 10-15 packs under the name of Thai Prong Honey, Bao Mon Farm. Mr. Suradet said that his honey bees are different from general honey bees. This is because when you get honeycomb, you separate the honeycomb and put it in a bucket or large container. To drain or expel moisture will make the honey smell very fragrant. It takes no less than 7 days to be stored before being bottled. The difference between cavity honey and general honey is the removal of moisture. Makes the aroma of honey mor e intense. If you get honey and put it in a bottle right away, it will cause the bottle to explode. This is because both the honey and the bottle still have a lot of moisture. At the same time, Thai hollow honey from Bao Monfarm also received an honorable mention in the national competition for good quality hollow honey. Source: Thai News Agency