Seasonal· Phang Nga Bay (bay-wide)· Thailand

Phang Nga Bay Box Jellyfish / Stinger Warning

8° 12.0′ N · 98° 33.0′ E · approximate

Phang Nga Bay gets seasonal blooms of large jellyfish ('snotties') with a mild sting, and there are occasional reports of more dangerous stingers in the mangrove creeks.

Phuket & Phang Nga BayKoh Lanta to Koh LipeKoh Samui & the Gulf of Thailand

Practical

Coordinate is a representative mid-bay point; the warning covers the whole bay. The Southeast Asia Pilot advises wearing a full rash guard when swimming near mangrove roots, and taking care in channels where currents run hard on spring tides. Carry vinegar in the first-aid kit, and get medical help quickly for severe stings; the nearest hospitals are on Koh Yao Noi and in Phuket and Phang Nga.

Best for

Safe swimming in the bay

Season

Blooms at certain times of year; ask locally before swimming

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