fountainhall
October 2nd, 2016, 11:02
A recent posting on gaybuttonthai reminded me that the appearance of the box jellyfish is becoming more regular off the southern beaches in Thailand.
http://gaybuttonthai.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7991
These nasty little creatures can and have killed several tourists in recent years since they first started arriving. Some years ago, reports of their arrival appeared in various regional newspapers - but were barely mentioned in the Thai media. Now, along with the Portuguese Man o' War species also present, the authorities are finally issuing warnings. On 26 September the TAT issued a warning about the boy jellyfish. It also recommends immediate treatment by pouring vinegar on the wound once you or your companion get back to the beach. In the past, this has drawn considerable comment because some national authorities in other countries suggest vinegar should not be used. But the type of box jellyfish found off southern Thailand has gradually moved up from Australia as the seas have warmed. The Australian Department of Health definitely recommends the vinegar treatment.
To complicate matters, for stings from the larger Portuguese Man O' War whose tentacles can stretch for more than 40 meters vinegar is not recommended!
http://www.tatnews.org/new-jellyfish-warning-for-phuket-and-southern-beaches/
http://gaybuttonthai.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7991
These nasty little creatures can and have killed several tourists in recent years since they first started arriving. Some years ago, reports of their arrival appeared in various regional newspapers - but were barely mentioned in the Thai media. Now, along with the Portuguese Man o' War species also present, the authorities are finally issuing warnings. On 26 September the TAT issued a warning about the boy jellyfish. It also recommends immediate treatment by pouring vinegar on the wound once you or your companion get back to the beach. In the past, this has drawn considerable comment because some national authorities in other countries suggest vinegar should not be used. But the type of box jellyfish found off southern Thailand has gradually moved up from Australia as the seas have warmed. The Australian Department of Health definitely recommends the vinegar treatment.
To complicate matters, for stings from the larger Portuguese Man O' War whose tentacles can stretch for more than 40 meters vinegar is not recommended!
http://www.tatnews.org/new-jellyfish-warning-for-phuket-and-southern-beaches/