Report Surat Thani School Stunned by King Cobra Chaos

webfact · 2025-04-23T01:00:02Z

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

In a hair-raising encounter, residents of Don Sak, Surat Thani, were shocked to find a massive king cobra roaming outside Baan Nang Kam Community School. The startling spectacle, which unfolded on April 21, led to swift action by local rescue teams who captured the snake without incident.

Supawit Kamonbutr took to Facebook, sharing snapshots of the gallant rescue effort as the snake, locally known as a bong la, was seen gliding across the road. The appearance of the serpent attracted a swarm of spectators eager to witness the daring capture by adept rescuers, including Kai Jong Ang and Nong Pae.

Upon successful capture, the giant king cobra was safely released into a remote forest, ensuring both the safety of Surat Thani residents and the snake's wellbeing, as reported by KhaoSod. This thrilling tale did not stand alone, with further cobra commotion echoing from Satun province.

In Satun, a family ceased rubber tapping operations after discovering a king cobra nest with 29 eggs. The famous snake handler, Bang Ya Bongla King, renowned for his daring snake rescues, was called to this wildlife drama in Ban Phang Palm 7, Palm Pattana subdistrict.

Bang Ya, held up initially by Ramadan obligations, eventually rallied a team from the Rom Sai Rescue Foundation to trek over 2 kilometres to the cobra's mountain hideaway.

Astonishingly, within half an hour, they managed to secure both a 4-metre male and a 3-metre female king cobra, along with their 29 eggs, bringing another tense reptilian episode to a safe conclusion.

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger

-- 2025-04-23