The 1 million 400 thousand lira she had saved for house installments became a meal for termites.
The woman who had kept about 1 million 400 thousand lira in her safe in Thailand for years to pay her house installments was shocked when she checked her money. Most of the banknotes were chewed and shredded by termites, known as white ants among the public.
A woman who had been saving money for years to pay her house installments in Thailand was shocked when she checked the approximately 1 million baht (1,400,000 lira) she had kept in her safe. Just a month ago, a large portion of the banknotes she had seen in good condition had been chewed and broken up by termites.
Saved It in a Safe, Money Was Chewed
In Thailand, a woman known on social media as Nanny Irin kept the money she had saved to pay her house installments in a safe at home. However, when she opened the safe she thought was secure, she noticed a large number of insects among the bundles of cash.
Seeing that most of the banknotes had been chewed and some had almost turned completely to dust, the woman shared what had happened on her social‑media account. Irin, who said she kept her money in the safe to protect it from thieves, stated that this precaution did not work against termites.
Damaged Banknotes May Not All Be Replaced
After the incident, the question arose of how much of her savings she could recover. In Thailand, the replacement of damaged banknotes depends on certain conditions. While the assessment is based on the physical condition of the money, it may not be possible to retrieve banknotes that are largely broken or have turned completely to dust.
Therefore, how much of Irin's loss can be compensated will depend on the condition of the recoverable banknotes and the relevant assessment.
Termites Can Also Destroy Paper Money
Termites, known among the public as “white ants,” feed on cellulose-containing materials. These insects, typically recognized for the damage they cause to wooden structures, can also gnaw through paper products and certain banknotes.
Termites that thrive in humid environments can cause significant financial losses in areas left unchecked for extended periods. The incident in Thailand also demonstrated that keeping cash in a closed safe alone does not protect against all types of damage.
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