The Thai cobra is not a national protected animal and is an exotic species.

The Thai cobra inhabits lowland to mountainous plains to woodlands. They also roam the countryside for foraging. Thai cobras are mainly nocturnal. There will be many different behaviors during the day. Generally, they will be more timid and will take the initiative to flee when encountering people. It becomes aggressive at dusk. Instead of shooting toxins, they spray the toxins on the enemy, and if the toxin gets into the eyes, it can cause severe poison or blindness.

When threatened, the Thai cobra will rise and swell Large skinfold. If the opponent does not retreat, they will spray toxins on the head, up to 3 meters away. They will then run away and eventually bite.