Phuket Beaches Issue Warning of Portuguese Man O’ War

Phuket lifeguards warn tourists of jellyfish-like Portuguese man o’ war on beaches

The venom of this species can cause intense burning pain and may be life-threatening in some cases. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches

PHUKET: Authorities have issued a warning to beachgoers after Portuguese man o’ war, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore at Kata Noi Beach amid rough monsoon conditions, prompting heightened monitoring along parts of Phuket’s west coast.

Phuket Beaches Issue Warning of Portuguese Man O’ War

The Phuket Express =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – On Friday (May 29th) authorities in Phuket have issued urgent warnings to tourists after several Portuguese Man O’ War jellyfish, also known locally as “fire jellyfish” or “Portuguese warship jellyfish”, were spotted along popular beaches. The venomous creatures were reported at Nai Harn Beach, Yanui Beach, and around Racha Island. Lifeguards have responded […] Phuket Beaches Issue Warning of Portugue…

Don’t touch: Deadly jellyfish washing up on Phuket shores

PHUKET — 29 May 2026, Lifeguards have spotted Portuguese Man o’ War on several Phuket beaches, prompting warnings for tourists to stay vigilant along the Andaman coast. A lifeguard at Kata Noi beach in Karon subdistrict first noticed the venomous marine creatures washed ashore on 28 May. Warning signs have since been erected along the beachfront. Chaninton Nareepen, a lifeguard stationed at Kata Noi, said he spotted the creatures on 28 May and i…