May 21, 200917 yr The following appears in PATTAYA ONE: For photos see http://www.pattayaone.net/news/2009/may/ne...0_05_52_4.shtml _____ Jellyfish Alert Following the recent rainstorms around the Pattaya area, Jellyfish have been spotted in large numbers around the coastline from Pattaya all the way up to Sattahip. For this reason we must warn you to be on your guard, especially if you enjoy a “dip in the ocean”. We have been told that if you come into contact with these Jellyfish you will notice an intense burning sensation and this may affect your mobility, therefore coming into contact with them is extremely dangerous. If you are unfortunate enough to be stung by them, we recommend that you make your way to Hospital as soon as you can.
May 22, 200917 yr In an earlier thread some months ago, I highlighted the appearance off Phuket of the deadly box jellyfish. This is a new phenomenon which the overseas media has played up, but not the local media! Box jellyfish stings are extremely painful and can kill (there have been at least two reported deaths off Phuket). The best pain-killer is vinegar, so carry a small bottle with you when you venture to the beach.
May 22, 200917 yr Wikipedia First aid If swimming at a beach where box jellyfish are known to be present, a bottle of vinegar is an extremely useful addition to the first aid kit. Once a tenatacle of the box jellyfish adheres to skin, it pumps nematocysts with poison into the skin, causing the sting and agonising pain. Following a sting, vinegar should be applied for a minimum of 30 seconds, resulting in the removal any unfired nematocysts. A box jellyfish sting can kill a human.[5] Acetic acid, found in vinegar, disables the box jelly's nematocysts that have not yet discharged into the bloodstream (though it will not alleviate the pain).
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