Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A surprising encounter on a rural road in Phayao left a woman shaken after a near miss with a giant king cobra. The unsettling incident unfolded on 4th June, between Ban Wang Bong and Ban Huai Son, when the 3-metre-long serpent suddenly appeared, forcing the driver to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision.

 

"I’ve never seen a snake that big before," said the woman, still visibly shaken by the experience. "It was enormous. I had no idea what to do."

 

The dramatic moment occurred as she was driving along the tranquil road, initially noticing another vehicle stopped ahead. Unaware of any unusual circumstances, she attempted to overtake, only to encounter the king cobra crossing her path. Typically found in Thailand's southern regions, this sighting in Phayao was unexpected and alarming.

 

The massive snake's imposing size and sudden appearance caused panic as it raised its distinctive hood, prompting the woman to brake sharply. Her car skidded perilously close to the roadside, but she managed to avoid hitting the snake. "It was pure instinct," she recounted. "I had to stop right there, or I would’ve hit it."

 

Once the cobra safely slithered into the nearby forest, the woman remained in her car, relieved but frazzled. "I’m just glad I didn’t hit it. It could have been dangerous for both of us," she expressed with a sigh of relief.

 

Conscious of the potential threat the snake posed, she promptly informed local residents and advised them to remain vigilant. "It’s not something you expect to see here," she remarked, cautioning the community about the rare snake sighting. "This snake could come back, and we need to be cautious. I don’t want anyone else to be caught off guard."

 

The incident has heightened awareness in the area, prompting local officials to warn about the potential danger of wildlife on the roads, urging drivers to exercise caution in rural areas where such encounters are rare but possible.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-05

 

 

Yes a very slow news day, a Cobra on the road some where.

Very dramatic reporting .

35 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The dramatic moment occurred as she was driving along the tranquil road, initially noticing another vehicle stopped ahead. Unaware of any unusual circumstances, she attempted to overtake, only to encounter the king cobra crossing her path.

 

Sure, never question why another vehicle would be stopped in the middle of the road.  Just blow on by........