Homeowner encounters cobras before Thai lottery, eyes luck

In a surprising morning encounter, a homeowner witnessed two cobras intertwining in a display often associated with good fortune, right before the Thai lottery draw. The resident plans to use his house number to test his luck in the upcoming lottery.

Early today, at 9am, Mongkol Thiamtat, from house number 16 in the village of Paiyubin, Wang Chan district, Rayong province, shared a remarkable experience with reporters. As he stepped out to check on his garden, he stumbled upon two cobras engaged in what seemed to be a courting ritual. Quickly grabbing his phone, Mongkol managed to capture images and record the rare event, reported Sanook.

While documenting the scene, the homeowner found himself secretly hoping to witness what would happen next. The two cobras were seen tightly coiled around each other for a while. The larger cobra appeared to be trying to impress its mate by raising its hood in a typical cobra display before both snakes untangled themselves and slithered away into the forest.

The occurrence has led Mongkol, alongside other villagers who heard the news, to believe that the cobras’ mating dance is a sign of impending luck. It is a common belief in many communities that such an event is auspicious, particularly when it happens close to the time of a lottery draw. Acting on this superstition, Mongkol is set to use the number 16, his house number, as a Thai lottery entry for the government-run draw scheduled for tomorrow.

In similar news, in Chon Buri’s Ban Bueng district, a routine golf day turned extraordinary as a massive king cobra disrupted play. Golfers scattered as skilled volunteers from the Silarattham Samakom Foundation swiftly subdued the 4.2-metre serpent, weighing over 12 kilogrammes.

The unusually hot weather was theorised as the cause for the snake’s venture onto the golf course. The foundation ensured the cobra’s well-being before transferring it to authorities, emphasising the growing need to balance urbanisation and wildlife preservation.