Thread: Jellyfish warning on Songkhla beaches during monsoon season

SONGKHLA, 21 February 2018 (NNT) – Visitors to beaches in Songkhla province have been warned of toxic jellyfish which gather naturally during monsoon season.

Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Director-General Jatuporn Buruspat said regarding the news where tourists were stung by jellyfish at Chalatat Beach and Simila Beach in Songkhla province during 17-19 February that initial inspection showed the water has been populated with the toxic Physalia Utriculus jellyfish.

Oficials were instructed to warn beachgoers in the southern province to be careful and take first-aid measures by washing the burned area on the skin with vinegar for at least 30 seconds. Those stung by a jellyfish are advised to seek medical treatments promptly.

Those who may have physically touched the jellyfish will feel a painful, burning sensation and may have difficulties breathing and chest pains.

Physalia Utriculus jellyfish which are generally found in the open sea are swept ashore by waves and winds to the beaches of Songkhla province during monsoon season. They can be found in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

Warning signs and posts have been placed with bottles of vinegar along the beaches. The DMCR has provided a training course for some 2,000 people on how to assist any victims.

National News Bureau Of Thailand | Jellyfish warning on Songkhla beaches during monsoon season

Fortunately Songkhla beaches are not that great for swimming. However, a lot of the kiddies like to go wading so yeah, the warnings should be heeded.