A number of tourists have reported being stung by jellyfish at Khao Takiab Beach over the past week. Officials say most visitors are following the no swimming advice but have left up notices saying vinegar is the most effective treatment for jellyfish stings.
There are still lots of jellyfish bobbing on the waves as well as on the beaches just above the tideline. Marine officials say the increase in the amount of jellyfish has probably been caused by water runoff from monsoon rains washing nutrients into the sea.
Food and deckchair vendor explained to reporters that fire jellyfish were among the species on the beach. 12GO ASIA notes that the end of the monsoon season is fast approaching and jellyfish will be washed out to sea at Pranburi and other Gulf of Thailand locations such as Hua Hin.
The 12GO ASIA image of jellyfish at Pranburi Beach was supplied by Thai PBS.
Jellyfish alert at Pranburi beach
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Authorities in the Thai seaside town of Pranburi have posted up no swimming signs at local beaches. The measure is a response to smacks of jellyfish being washed inshore and to prevent more swimmers being stung.