# Termite damage to cash in Thailand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/termite-damage-to-cash-in-thailand
> Updated: 2026-08-06T08:17:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, a Thai woman discovered that termites had infested a safe containing about one million baht (≈ €26,000), chewing the paper notes into dust. The bank agreed to replace partially damaged notes that could still be identified, but fully consumed bills were not reimbursed.

A few days later, the same woman, identified as Nanny Irin, reported that the cash stored in a safe‑deposit box had suffered similar termite damage. She posted photos on social media, showing shredded banknotes and insect remnants. Thai banks confirmed that damaged notes could be exchanged, though the process would be time‑consuming. The story went viral, prompting warnings that sealed containers near wooden structures can still be vulnerable to pest infestations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Thai Woman's Savings Destroyed by Termites in Safe Deposit Box

Thai resident Nanny Irin found termites had chewed most of the cash stored in her safe‑deposit box, sparking online attention and warnings about pest damage to stored money.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-womans-savings-destroyed-by-termites-in-safe-deposit-box

### 2026-08-01: Thai Woman Loses €26,000 as Termites Devour Cash in Home Safe

A Thai woman’s €26,000 cash stash was largely destroyed by termites inside her home safe, highlighting that safes guard against theft but not pest damage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-woman-loses-26000-as-termites-devour-cash-in-home-safe

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