Bangkok: National Park Department. Revealing the discovery of the Himalayan bee for the first time in Thailand (New record) at Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park. Points out that it is important to the overall picture of biodiversity. Mr. Songkiat Tatayanon, Deputy Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, along with a team of researchers, Mr. Israphong Woraphap, an expert entomologist. (Department of National Parks) Mr. Nonthawat Chattanaboon, Dr. Chawathat Thanusingh and Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthapoj Warit, Department of Biology. Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University attended the press conference "The first discovery of the Himalayan royal bee in Thailand" Mr. Songkiat Deputy Director-General of the National Parks Department revealed that the Himalayan bee or ApislaboriosaSmith, 1871, was found this time. Located in the high cliff area of ??Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. It has been found since 2022. The Himalayan royal bee is another type of royal bee besides the general royal bee or Apis dorsataFabricius, 1793 that can be seen in every region of Thailand. By building a large, single perch nest. The main distinguishing feature of the Himalayan royal bee is the abdominal segments that are usually completely black. and the fur around the chest area is golden yellow. The Himalayan honey bee can be found in mountainous regions 'We also look at tourism. In the area where the Himalayan royal bee lives such as abroad Hiking trips are organized to explore the Himalayan royal bee sites. For tourists who love nature which will create income for people in the area including Thailand After this, there will be additional exploration of other high mountain areas as well,' Mr. Songkiat said. Mr. Songkiat said that this discovery It is an important indicator for the overall picture of diversity. biological and environmental resources that are high in Thailand that are being invaded due to habitat destruction of various types of bees and t he effects of climate change (climate change), but the Himalayan royal bee can still be found in Thailand. The Himalayan royal bee found is also a nectar-giving bee in the Apis genus, the fifth type in Thailand from Previously there were only 4 species reported: royal bees (Apis dorsata), sweet bees (Apis florea), black bees (Apis andreniformis) and hollow bees (Apiscerana), which does not include bee species. (Apismellifera) which is an alien species of bee Source: Thai News Agency