Bangkok: During this period, anyone who goes to Chalatat Beach, Mueang District, Songkhla Province, should be careful of Portuguese hat fire jellyfish.
Songkhla Municipality Place large signs all over Chalatat Beach. Warning to be careful of dangers from “Portuguese Hat Fire Jellyfish” after being found washed up on a beach in large numbers The warning sign also mentions telephone numbers to report incidents and request emergency help: 1669 (emergency illness), 191 (emergencies), 1155 (tourist police), 1332 (emergency hotline).
Portuguese Fire Hat Jellyfish It is a highly poisonous jellyfish. If poisoned, you must immediately pour vinegar over the affected area. The Songkhla Municipality has arranged emergency assistance service points along the beach.
Mr. Wanchai Parinyasiri, Mayor of Songkhla, said that from this year’s survey it was found that There were more jellyfish than in previous years. From the beach to the middle of the sea Near Noo Island, Maew Island This may be due to the sea temperature chan
ging conditions. which the officials have been monitoring and publicizing proactively Tourists are prohibited from swimming during this period
Source: Thai News Agency