Top Snake Catcher in Bangkok Faces Challenges as Business Booms

In Bangkok, firefighters spend more time catching snakes than fighting fires, with Pinyo Pukpinyo training them in this unusual role. Despite the growing demand for his services, Pukpinyo refuses to kill the snakes and is now struggling with a shortage of containers to hold them. This situation highlights the unique challenges of balancing wildlife preservation with public safety in an urban environment.

Originally published by nyt