Just north of Bangkok, in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province, residents witnessed a wildlife scene that was unusual even by local standards.
At around 3 p.m. on October 5, 2026, more than 20 otters, both large and small, were spotted swimming and catching fish in the Bangkok Noi Canal near Bang Khu Wiang Canal in Bang Krang, Mueang Nonthaburi district.
One otter is cute. Three might look like a family outing. More than 20 is something else entirely. Residents who had lived along the canal for over 40 years said they had never seen so many there at once.