Large Python Discovered in Abandoned Pattaya Well
A massive python was captured in an abandoned well in central Pattaya after being disturbed by land clearing work.
On November 14, 2026, Pattaya firefighters were called to a vacant plot of land in Soi Kor Phai 9, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, following the discovery of a large python. The property owner, Ms. Paweena Tawana, reported that she had hired a backhoe operator to clear land for agricultural use when the machine uncovered a python measuring over five meters in length and as thick as a human calf inside an abandoned water well. The rescue operation was complex, requiring the assistance of the backhoe to help corner the reptile before it could be safely captured. According to workers at the site, there may be two or three additional large snakes still hiding within the expansive 100-meter-long well. For residents and visitors in the area, this incident serves as a reminder to remain vigilant when near overgrown or abandoned properties, especially in areas where construction or land clearing is taking place. While the primary snake was removed, the presence of potentially more large reptiles remains a concern. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of snakes remaining in the well or the specific measures that will be taken to secure the site against further wildlife encounters.
