Are there poisonous jellyfish in Phuket?
Are there poisonous jellyfish in Phuket? Portuguese man-o-war jellyfish, officially known as Physalia physalis, are native to the Indian Ocean and commonly appear off the coast of Phuket during monsoon season. Often referred to as “blue bottles,” these creatures are the most venomous jellyfish in the world, and their stings can be potentially fatal.
Is it safe to swim in the sea in Phuket?
The clear warm waters are enticing, and are pretty safe for most of the year. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.