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Beachgoers alerted to venomous sea slugs
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/08/2025
» Beachgoers in Thailand have been alerted to beware of venomous blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) after reported sightings along Karon Beach in Phuket following recent rainfall.
Venomous bluebottle jellyfish swamp Phuket's Patong beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2024
» PHUKET – Local authorities are warning people to be careful on Patong beach after dozens of venomous bluebottle jellyfish washed up on the shoreline.
The Soliloquy of Harold Callahan
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/07/2021
» My thanks to former colleague Alan Dawson for alerting me to a scene from the Clint Eastwood film Sudden Impact which may throw some light on the hot dog and ketchup debate which featured in last week's column.
Go butterfly watching at Kaeng Krachan Park
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/05/2021
» The start of the rainy season is the right time for those who like to see butterflies in Pang Sida and Kaeng Krachan national parks.
Thousands stung in Australian jellyfish 'invasion'
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2019
» SYDNEY: Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than three thousand people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday, forcing the closure of several beaches.
Thousands stung in Australian jellyfish 'invasion'
AFP, Published on 07/01/2019
» SYDNEY: Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than three thousand people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday, forcing the closure of several beaches.
Here to stay
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/10/2018
» When one of the most popular singers in the idol group BNK48 landed her acting debut in the fantasy thriller Homestay -- the most anticipated film of the month -- it's easy to assume she got the role because of her fame rather than her talent.
Where have all the buffaloes gone?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/03/2017
» Travelling around Thai provinces in the 1970s, if you happened to look out from the window of a bus, car or train, you could almost guarantee seeing a buffalo nearby, usually with a little kid perched atop.
"Worrying" jellyfish invasion threatens Phi Phi, Phuket beaches
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2016
» Several beaches have been closed in the Krabi and Phuket area and swimmers have been warned that alarming numbers of venomous jellyfish-like creatures known as Portuguese man-of-war have been spotted in the sea there.
Bluebottle warning extended to Krabi
Published on 26/09/2016
» Swimmers in the Phi Phi islands of Krabi have been warned that venomous jellyfish-like creatures known as Portuguese man-of-war have been spotted in the sea there, amid reports an alarming number were found on Phuket beaches on Monday.