Thai snake medicine

Thai snake medicine

　　“Thai snake medicine” is one of Thailand’s distinctive specialties and also one of the Three Treasures of Southeast Asia—the Three Treasures being Tongkat Ali, Thai snake medicine, and Qianli Zhui Feng Oil

　　　Thai snake medicine is indeed effective in some aspects, but it is not a miraculous drug. Don’t think that taking it once or twice will cure you. Typically, it takes about a week of taking the therapeutic dosage to see results. Some people may experience effects within two or three days, while others may need one or two treatment courses. Individual responses vary depending on physical condition. For specifics, please consult a doctor or Linlang Bao Wu.

　　It is invested in and monopolized by the Thai royal family. Aside from this, Thai snake medicine from the Thai Venom Research Center cannot be purchased elsewhere. Thailand has very strict control over medicines, with no advertisements, and Thai snake medicine is not exported.

　　　Thai snake medicine and Thai-Chinese history... Thailand has 6 million ethnic Chinese, making them the second largest among Thailand’s thirteen ethnic groups. Ethnic Chinese control 85% of Thailand’s economy. However, the Chinese were originally illegal immigrants in Thailand. The reason they were able to obtain legal status in Thailand is largely due to the contributions of snake venom expert Zhang Weimin. Thailand is one of the most severely snake-infested regions in the world. Its cobra can kill a person within three minutes of a bite; even an elephant bitten by it won’t survive more than fifteen minutes. As a result, innocent people in Thailand die from snakebites every day. — Snake Farm Exhibition —

　　　　A Chinese man from Sichuan, Zhang Weimin, dedicated himself to saving the Thai people by rigorously researching snakebite treatment techniques. He used the principle of fighting poison with poison, extracting venom from king cobras to create an “antidote pill.” With a strong sense of responsibility to humanity, he first tested it on himself and eventually succeeded. To prevent counterfeit products from harming society, Zhang Weimin founded the “Venom Research Center” in Bangkok to exclusively sell snake medicine, thereby curbing the spread of fake products. His center also houses various venomous snakes for visitors to learn about different species. Lucky visitors may even get to touch the snakes’ hemipenes, which have backward-facing barbs and can remain erect for up to 36 hours, making them the most robust in the animal kingdom. Hence, Thais believe that touching a snake’s hemipenis can enhance their own vitality and bring great fortune.

　　It is said that Zhang Weimin cured the Queen Mother of Thailand’s difficult illness with his remarkable medical skills, earning him the royal family’s favor and recognition. However, Zhang humbly declined the royal rewards and instead requested that the King issue a decree recognizing the lawful rights of ethnic Chinese in Thailand. Deeply moved by his selflessness, the King ultimately proclaimed in 1973 that ethnic Chinese had the legal right to reside in Thailand and officially issued Thai ID documents to them. As a result, the Thai Chinese community regards Zhang Weimin as a savior, and the King holds this highly ethical elderly doctor in great esteem. On Zhang’s birthday, the King would personally lead the royal family to his home to celebrate the birthday of the man who made tremendous contributions to Thailand and even humanity. In 1973, leveraging his friendship with a classmate, Zhang Weimin facilitated the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, making a significant contribution to international diplomacy.

　　　　Thailand is the country with the largest overseas Chinese population, so the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce holds a leading position among global Chinese organizations. To bring honor to their motherland, the President of the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce donated his private residence in Bangkok to the Chinese government to serve as the “Chinese Embassy in Thailand,” making it the only embassy in Thailand exempt from rent. Although the ethnic Chinese community has enjoyed legal rights in Thailand for less than thirty years, they have played a vital role in the country’s economic development. Through hard work and exceptional wisdom, the Chinese community has built a positive social image in Thailand, earning widespread respect throughout Thai society. . . . . . .