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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.
Thailand’s rainy season: What you should know and do
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2025
» Floods are among the most common and devastating natural disasters in the region. To assist our readers in navigating this year’s heavy rain period, here are essential actions to take before, during and after a flood.
Venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs spotted on Phuket beach
Online Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» PHUKET - Several venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs have been discovered at Karon Beach, prompting warnings from marine authorities for beachgoers to avoid contact with the dangerous creature.
Man found dead after playing with cobra
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 03/07/2025
» KHON KAEN - A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai was found dead in a hotel room in Chum Phae district of this northeastern province early Thursday, with authorities suspecting he died from a cobra bite after playing with the reptile.
Seven deadly snakes in Thailand and how to spot them
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 26/06/2025
» As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous and how to distinguish them is important and might be life-saving information.
Thai granny leaps up to ceiling beam to escape snake
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2025
» ROI ET - An 80-year-old woman stunned her neighbours by leaping up to grab onto a ceiling beam in her home after spotting a snake, despite normally struggling with mobility.
Indian reptile smuggler traveling from Thailand caught at Mumbai airport
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2025
» An Indian who smuggled wildlife out of Thailand in his baggage, including venomous snakes, was busted on arrival at Mumbai international airport.
Big shakeup for city pet owners
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2025
» A quietly announced law will usher in sweeping changes to pet ownership in Bangkok early next year. While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Ordinance on Animal Keeping and Release Control 2024 has flown under the radar for many, its impact -- particularly on dog and cat owners -- could be profound when it comes into force on Jan 10.
Boy bitten by cobra in bedroom in northeast Thailand
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2024
» A highly venomous cobra made its way into a boy's bedroom and then bit him, at a housing estate in Maha Sarakham province.
Woman bitten by snake in cinema seeks more damages
Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2024
» A woman who was bitten by a snake in a movie theatre two months ago has turned down an offer of additional compensation from the cinema operator, which has already paid her hospital costs.