Foreign Tourist Stung by Portuguese Man-of-War at Phuket Beach
A foreign tourist suffered a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish at Ton In Beach in Phuket's Thalang District. Lifeguards provided first aid and transported the visitor to hospital as the venomous
A foreign tourist was stung by a Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish at Ton In Beach in Saku Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket, triggering a severe allergic reaction. According to images shared by Phuket Times, the jellyfish was captured in a container while the injured tourist showed signs of poisoning on the leg and exhibited abnormal symptoms. Lifeguards on duty at Ton In Beach immediately assisted with first aid before transferring the visitor to hospital for close medical supervision.
The incident alarmed beachgoers and tourists, particularly as Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish have been drifting closer to shore. Lifeguards have urged all visitors to exercise caution when swimming and not to touch the jellyfish with bare hands. Anyone spotting a Portuguese man-of-war or other venomous marine creatures should immediately alert lifeguards or beach staff to ensure the area is secured.
If tourists experience severe allergic reactions—such as difficulty breathing, loss of vision, or loss of consciousness—after contact with a Portuguese man-of-war, they should seek immediate assistance and be transported to hospital as quickly as possible.
