She jumped up to see a scene straight out of a nightmare: a 2.5-metre python emerging from her toilet. But this year, the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department, which removes snakes from homes, has been busier than ever. “There’s no way we could survive if there were more fires than snakes,” said Prayul Krongyos, the department’s deputy director. “In Thailand, homes continue to expand into the natural environment, so there will be always more snakes in the homes,” Nonn said. Despite the widespread fear of snakes in Thailand, an encounter with one is considered by many to be a sign of good luck.

Source: thestar November 28, 2017 18:56 UTC