Phuket residents alarmed by sudden worm invasion
Residents of the Phuket Villa 3 housing estate in Wichit found themselves in disarray yesterday when a staggering swarm of “norn pradu” worms descended upon their community. The unexpected invasion left the public park and its surroundings teeming with these small creatures, causing significant distress among the locals.
These worms, measuring roughly 2 to 3 centimetres in length, quickly spread throughout the park. They covered trees and roads, infiltrated playground equipment, and even managed to invade some households. The sheer number of worms has led to a palpable fear among villagers, particularly concerning their children who regularly visit the park for recreation, said one resident.
“I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s as if they’re warning us of something. We’re worried about the children, who come here to play and exercise every evening.”
The alarming situation was first noticed early in the morning by a local vendor, referred to as Nit. At approximately 5.30am yesterday, yesterday, November 12, she discovered worms scattered across the lawn and attempted to clear them.
However, as the day progressed, the number of worms only increased, raising concerns that they might have even entered her car. Nit promptly contacted the village headman to assess the situation, after expressing anxiety over the infestation possibly spreading further and affecting the village’s children.
“I was already terrified of worms.”
The sudden and unprecedented nature of this invasion has left villagers anxious, as they await decisive action from local officials.
The Phuket News verified that the residents notified Wichit Municipality about the alarming situation. The community now looks to officials for guidance and intervention, hoping for a swift resolution to this unusual predicament.
In related news, millions of beetles have invaded a home in Khon Kaen, causing significant distress for a couple until local health officials intervened. The invasion of wood-boring beetles has been linked to the area’s favourable conditions for their breeding.
