A 51-year-old tenant found a 1.5-metre cobra inside his toilet at a rented room in Pathum Thani on 28 September, with floodwater standing around the property.
Sanya Krai-rak, who lives in Soi Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok 2, Prachathipat, Thanyaburi district, asked a reporter to help contact rescue workers after opening the toilet lid and discovering the snake coiled inside.
Snake removed after 20 minutes
Rescue workers found the cobra curled up in the toilet bowl. Using a snake-catching noose, they secured the animal and removed it safely after about 20 minutes.
The cobra measured around 1.5 metres long. Its removal brought relief to other residents and the accommodation owner.
Sanya said he was about to use the bathroom when he lifted the lid and saw the snake inside. Startled, he immediately closed the lid and alerted the owner, who helped seek assistance.
He identified it as a cobra after seeing the U-shaped marking on its expanded hood.
Snake had been seen near the building
The accommodation owner said a snake had previously been seen moving around the lower area of the property. The owner had splashed it with water and tried to move it with a stick, but it disappeared and its hiding place was not known.
Flooding can push snakes and other animals towards drier areas, including homes, rented rooms and drainage systems. For anyone living in Thailand, especially those unfamiliar with local wildlife, the case is a reminder to check bathrooms, outdoor storage areas and ground-floor rooms after heavy rain or flooding.
Anyone finding a snake indoors should keep a safe distance, avoid trying to handle it, close off the area if possible and contact building management, local rescue workers or other trained snake handlers. Cobras are venomous and should not be approached.
Pictures courtesy of Daily News
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29 September 2026
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