Bitten by unknown fly/insect..?

[usual suspect]

While riding down the Klong road I noticed what appeared to be a large black fly-like insect just under the rim of my T-shirt sleeve..yes instant reaction..swat it.. there ya go!
You guessed..a Km or 2 up the road I had to pull in & rub-on some Tiger Balm..little critter had bitten/stung me..ho-hum, we ventured on.
Now, a day later without any discomfort for a good 30hrs..my upper arm has hardened, the area has become itchy & reddened, my skin has changed texture all around the area..what was this damn thing??

[dtaai-maai]

...what appeared to be a large black fly-like insect... what was this damn thing??

I've seen some optimistic questions on here, but this is a cracker! Good luck.

[Frank Hovis]

Try tabanus black horse fly thailand in google search for images.

Did it leave a visible puncture wound?

[bonnielass]

US - sounds like one of them disgusting horse flies.
Not sure if they have them in Thailand.
But used to get bitten a lot in Scotland, anywhere near fields or lochs.
Looked like a long fly, and left a real nasty bite that swelled up.



BL

[usual suspect]

Well you lot..after going on Google, & seeing a pic of 'Tabanus-chew-on-Falangus'.. I reckon it was indeed a Horsefly..no real puncture-marks tho..But will administer some cream etc..Cheers for the replies..
..

[Ginjaninja]

U.S.,
Did the wee beastie look anything like this?
Have you developed an insatiable thirst?
Are you finding yourself increasingly irritable during daylight hours??

G.N.