A Portuguese man-of-war washed up on a beach in Phuket. The stingers hang below the blue float when it is in the water and can still cause pain when it is dead. (Photo by Achadtaya Chuenniran)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. Swimming was banned at Maya beach and visitors were warned to be vigilant at other beaches. Maya beach is a renowned little sandy cove on Phi Phi Leh, one of the six islands that make up the Phi Phi archipelago.

Source: Bangkok Post September 26, 2016 10:52 UTC