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In an unusual twist of events, a Facebook page named "Than Pao" gained attention on 19th May when it shared a story of a condo resident in Thailand who allegedly released a snake in the hallway to retaliate against a neighbour keeping a pet dog.

 

The post, originating from a video clip captured in the condominium, described the building as a place of constant surprises. It mentioned previous issues like illegal call centre operations and, intriguingly, a snake now roaming the halls.

 

The snake was deliberately released by a resident with grievances against their neighbour who was keeping a dog, despite the condo's no-pets policy, and with condo management unable to enforce the rule, a unique solution was supposedly found.

 

The post quickly went viral, sparking numerous online comments.

 

Some quipped about the snake potentially being more of a danger to people than pets, while others expressed shock and dismay at the extreme lengths to which some residents would go to resolve disputes.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-05-20

 

 

 

Rent dont buy or this could be you

9 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Rent dont buy or this could be you

Do dogs and snakes discriminate against renters? 

 

If I'm renting I will never have a neighbour who owns a dog or snake? 

That's one way to get an innocent snake killed 

5 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

14 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Rent dont buy or this could be you

Do dogs and snakes discriminate against renters? 

 

Maybe they don't.  But if you're a renter, you can just move if one of your neighbors turns out to be a knob.

 

3 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Do dogs and snakes discriminate against renters? 

 

If I'm renting I will never have a neighbour who owns a dog or snake? 

No you misunderstood. If you rent you will never feel the need to release snakes in your neighbors home

"The post... described the building as a place of constant surprises"

 

That's a hilarious line.

6 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Maybe they don't.  But if you're a renter, you can just move if one of your neighbors turns out to be a knob.

 

Oh, but if I'm a renter, aren't I at the mercy of the landlord who can evict me at any time? 

 

I've lived in the same house over 20 years, I reckon if I were renting I'd be relocating a few times throughout the decades 

 

8 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Oh, but if I'm a renter, aren't I at the mercy of the landlord who can evict me at any time? 

 

I've lived in the same house over 20 years, I reckon if I were renting I'd be relocating a few times throughout the decades 

 

I'm glad you're happy with your situation.  Not everybody is, when (for example) a loud Russkie disco opens up next door.  Or the neighbors start releasing snakes into the corridor.  Then, it's good to be a renter.

 

12 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

I'm glad you're happy with your situation.  Not everybody is, when (for example) a loud Russkie disco opens up next door.  Or the neighbors start releasing snakes into the corridor.  Then, it's good to be a renter.

 

Yeah, I agree but if you buy or rent in the slums you're going to have issues. 

 

I chose an affluent, leafy, housing estate to buy in. I've never had any problems or issues 

20 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

27 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Oh, but if I'm a renter, aren't I at the mercy of the landlord who can evict me at any time? 

 

Not necessarily.

 

This might depend upon the terms of your lease.

 

If you rent, for example, at the Dakota, then you will have far more control over when/if you move out...

 

 

And, even though you probably will not find too many snakes in the hallways at the Dakota, ....

 

Still, you might be troubled by a few of Rosemary's Babies.....

 

Unspeakable

Unspeakable

Unspeakable

 

https://clip.cafe/rosemarys-baby-1968/unspeakable/

 

 

 

17 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

This might depend upon the terms of your lease

It's a Thai forum with members renting in Thailand, terms of lease mean very little here. 

 

Honestly what the hell is wrong with people?!?

Is it natural selection or? It seems like nowadays people are absolutely incapable of resolving issues through communication.

This begs a question. did this guy actually buy the snakes or went out catching them, just to release them in the condo complex? Or is the guy same guilty as the dog owner, and also keeping pets against the rules?

Worst neighbours:

a)  slamming doors

b)  loud music

c)  pet dog

d)  smoking on balcony

e)  crying baby 

The list goes on.  

One of the less publicized impacts of the earthquake was it revealed the large numbers of pets in condos.
 

As all and sundry hastily evacuated their accommodations, often with their animal chums in tow, I believe many building managers and co-residents were surprised to note the resulting menagerie assembled in their building’s front car park. 
 

Talking to Thai colleagues, some buildings have continued to turn a blind eye, some have offered a monetary solution (mandatory purchase of an “animal condo residency license”- never miss a trick, do they) whilst others are playing hard ball. 

That will teach em...

12 hours ago, garygooner said:

e)  crying baby 

yeah, babies cry. 

you want to do what? put a muzzle on them? 

5 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yeah, I agree but if you buy or rent in the slums you're going to have issues. 

 

I chose an affluent, leafy, housing estate to buy in. I've never had any problems or issues 

Maybe one day an affluent Chinese scammer will move in next door and set-up a scam centre.

that's sick and evil.

 

and if the snake kills someone, the person should be charged with manslaughter. 

 

dogs are beautiful creatures. I love dogs, but they're not practical in many situations. A barking dog in a condo will disturb neighbors. get a cat. 

 

anyway, just bringing a snake into a building should be a crime. should be arrested and/or fined heavily. 

1 hour ago, garygooner said:

Worst neighbours:

a)  slamming doors

b)  loud music

c)  pet dog

d)  smoking on balcony

e)  crying baby 

The list goes on.  

And tenants who bitch all day over trivial matters. 

This may be a silly question but why does the guy have snakes in his apartment to start with?

ineffective juristic manager and people breaking the rules a recipe for trouble. 

And the end of the story?

Who was the winner?

Pet or snake??😳

In order take out the nasty dog, He better prepare a snake lot larger than that.

As big as this one:

 

Woman swallowed whole by a python in Indonesia, second such killing in a month - CBS News

7 hours ago, webfact said:

released a snake in the hallway

 

 

So that's how landlords try to squeeze every last baht from their tenants - use a python!

6 hours ago, impulse said:

 

I'm glad you're happy with your situation.  Not everybody is, when (for example) a loud Russkie disco opens up next door.  Or the neighbors start releasing snakes into the corridor.  Then, it's good to be a renter.

 

Prefer a russkie disco to a Thai farmer disco.  I understand why there are so many murders in Thailand after a few hours of Wat music or Thai farmer music, I want to kill people!  Anyone!  I don’t care.  

3 hours ago, garygooner said:

Worst neighbours:

a)  slamming doors

b)  loud music

c)  pet dog

d)  smoking on balcony

e)  crying baby 

The list goes on.  

 

f) neighbours who complain about everything that doesn't agree with them.

 

 

The poor snake wouldn't stand a chance against any one of my dogs. I hope it's ok.

7 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Do dogs and snakes discriminate against renters? 

 

If I'm renting I will never have a neighbour who owns a dog or snake? 

One month, at the max.