A tourist in southern Thailand was left shaken after a cobra slithered across their neck while they were resting in a hotel room in Krabi province. The incident occurred in the early hours of 27 March, when the guest, staying on the second floor, reported feeling something cold moving across their neck before discovering it was a cobra.

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According to a social media post by the tourist, the incident took place around 5am while they were asleep. Their partner, who had briefly gone to the toilet, returned shouting that a snake was on the bed near their head. Initially confused, the guest said they thought it might be something supernatural before realising it was a snake that had crawled across their neck.

Emergency responder Suthee Naewhat, also known as Bang Cha, from Ao Nang Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, confirmed he was called to the hotel in Ao Nang district following a report from staff. After searching the second-floor room, he located the snake hiding under the bed.

The snake was identified as a cobra and was displaying aggressive behaviour. It was safely captured, placed in a sack, and later released back into the wild.

The tourist recounted that they were lying down when they suddenly felt something cold moving across their neck. Upon hearing their partner’s shouts and waking, they saw the snake and quickly alerted hotel staff, who then contacted authorities for assistance.

Officials believe the cobra likely entered the building via the stairs and slipped into the room through a gap of around 4cm beneath the door. While snakes entering ground-floor rooms is not uncommon in the area, responders noted that such incidents occurring on upper floors are rare.

Authorities have urged hotel operators and guests to remain vigilant, advising that rooms should be checked thoroughly before use. The case highlights ongoing concerns about wildlife entering accommodation in areas close to natural habitats.

No injuries were reported, and the tourists involved were said to be safe following the ordeal. ThaiRath reported that hotel staff in the area are expected to review safety checks and ensure that gaps or entry points are properly sealed to prevent similar incidents.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 29 Mar 2026

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Surprised we don't get more incidents wrt dangerous snakes. Mostly I see harmless ones here 15km out of Pattaya City, but neighbours have had a couple of cobras too.