Thai Fisherman Found Huge Lumps Of Whale Vomit Worth Up To $350,000

There’s no doubt that some people tend to be luckier than others! You can say it isn’t fair, but they’re fortunate because of the mindset they bring to life. When you have a mentality that bad luck remains inevitable, good luck will naturally come, whether through your optimism, bravery, or even hard work. 

A true definition of optimism and hard work is Asaree Pooad, a Thai fisherman. Pooad recently became an overnight millionaire – discovering huge lumps of whale vomit valued at £240K on returning to the shore disappointed that he hadn’t caught anything. 

Asaree Pooad found huge lumps of whale vomit valued at £240K on returning to the shore, disappointed that he hadn’t caught anything.

Initially, he had abandoned his fishing journey with his father due to the monsoon rains in the Satun Province, South Thailand. Both Pooad and his father had equally been downhearted as they returned to the shore empty-handed. Fortunately, they spotted two strange chunks floating in the shallow part of the water. 

Pooad and his father had been downhearted as they returned to the shore empty-handed, but fortunately, they found the lucky WIN

One of the chunks weighed 7kg while the other weighed 600g

Pooad and his father, without a second thought, took the lumps home, especially as the lumps appeared to like what they had seen on the television. Reportedly, one of the chunks weighed 7kg while the other weighed 600g. When combined, both lumps are worth up to £240,000. 

When combined, both lumps are worth up to £240,000

The amount is hinged on the lumps’ quality and preceding prices following authenticity certificates

This amount is hinged on the lumps’ quality and preceding prices following authenticity certificates at the region’s Prince of Songkhla University. Presently, the father and son are open to offers should someone wants to purchase the lumps (ambergris) from them and available to re-examine for proof they are real. 

Presently, the father and son are open to offers should someone wants to purchase the lumps (ambergris)

However, the ambergris is formed by sperm whales when bile ducts in the gastrointestinal track produce secretions to ease the passage of large or sharp objects

Nonetheless, the ambergris is formed by sperm whales when bile ducts in the gastrointestinal track produce secretions to ease the passage of large or sharp objects. Once the whale vomits, the mucilage naturally solidifies and floats on the ocean surface. At first, the chunk smells, but after the mucilage dries out, it develops a sweet – long-lasting fragrance and becomes a sought-after recipe in the perfume industry.