Report Jellyfish Invasion Shocks Pattaya Beach Holidaymakers

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Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Tourists on Pattaya Beach were in for a surprise when over 100,000 jellyfish washed ashore, covering a 3-kilometre stretch from north to south. This unexpected invasion on June 16 left beachgoers and locals astonished.

 

The beach, resembling a scene from a sci-fi film, was dotted with jellyfish of various sizes, some weighing up to 1.5 kilograms. While smaller ones still wriggled, many larger jellyfish had perished, emitting a strong, fishy odour.

 

Local residents quickly raised the alarm, fearing the smell would deter tourists. One regular visitor warned, "If they don’t clear them soon, the stink will drive tourists away."

 

Concerned swimmers avoided the water, wary of potential stings. While local officials remain silent about the cause, residents are calling for a swift clean-up and investigation.

 

This jellyfish occurrence isn't unprecedented in Pattaya. Last September, Jomtien and Dongtan beaches experienced a similar event due to stormy weather and changing tides.

 

Wallop Boonchu, a disaster prevention officer, identified the jellyfish as moon jellyfish, which can cause skin irritation but aren’t deadly. Deputy Mayor Kritsana Boonsawat advised using vinegar, not water, to treat stings, and urged tourists to stay cautious.

 

As the jelly invasion persists, visitors are advised to tread carefully along Pattaya’s shores to avoid an unwanted encounter with these marine invaders.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-17