webfact Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 This terrifying flesh-eating poisonous underwater monster could RUIN your Thailand holidayScary beastie spotted in the waters of a country that's becoming increasingly popular with British touristsBY JASPER HAMILLSource: InternetLONDON: -- More than 900,000 Brits flock to Thailand every year in search of sun, sand and spicy shrimp soup.But you might think twice about diving into the tropical nation’s crystal clear seas when you hear about a terrifying beast that’s been found living in Thai waters.Researchers have discovered a “horrific” giant swimming centipede which is 20cm long with a taste for flesh and a sting so painful it would reduce the toughest person to a quivering mess.It is the first water dwelling centipede that’s ever been discovered and is pretty much the most appalling thing anyone could encounter during a sexy skinny dip.“Wherever I go in the world, I always turn over rocks beside streams, and that’s where I found this centipede, which was quite a surprise,” George Beccaloni of the Natural History Museum in London told National Geographic.Full story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1351056/this-terrifying-flesh-eating-poisonous-underwater-monster-could-ruin-your-summer-holiday/-- THE SUN 2016-06-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The stuttering parrot Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Put that on your pride of Thailand promo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 "Researchers have discovered a “horrific” giant swimming centipede which is 20cm long with a taste for flesh and a sting so painful it would reduce the toughest person to a quivering mess." The Sun article is like poetry. Very bad one, but poetry nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Bob Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 It's just a scolopendra centipede. They are found all over the tropics. They are toxic, but can't kill a human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beng Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Centipedees do not live in water but in humid and dark places. Its common all over Thailand. Typical Sun rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) For awhile there I thought they were talking about frightening monsters on land.............................. Edited June 29, 2016 by chainarong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 For awhile there I thought they were talking about frightening monsters on land.............................. You mean the fat pasty English blokes here on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand.Why? Because at the moment, Sterling has lost 10% of it's value against the Thai Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand.Why? Because at the moment, Sterling has lost 10% of it's value against the Thai Baht. ah! the penny drops now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Put that on your pride of Thailand promo! Australia can put Thailand to shame with dangerous animals.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand.Why? Because at the moment, Sterling has lost 10% of it's value against the Thai Baht. ah! the penny drops now..... What are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Oh my God, Oh my God..... I'm so scared...... oh.... it's OK... its from The Sun, a scandal rag that is full of <deleted> it makes Coconuts seem like the WSJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanphoto Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 For a better written article.... http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/06/amphibious-centipede-discovered-laos-scolopendra-cataracta-new-species/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand.Why? Because at the moment, Sterling has lost 10% of it's value against the Thai Baht. ah! the penny drops now..... What are you talking about? You seem to be talking about the temporary 4 baht drop in the pound to baht.. it is a good suggestion to check the exchange boards as you can make up a baht depending on the days fluctuations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 farangs will still dive into thai waters no matter what. its has been proven last week at khao san by the back packers diving into the flood waters coming out of the drain n sewage waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBike Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Part of economic warfare IE dissuade tourists from visiting? Bit of a crap article, even for the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerone Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Centipedees do not live in water but in humid and dark places. Its common all over Thailand. Typical Sun rubbish. ...Bunch of idiots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazySlipper Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 For awhile there I thought they were talking about frightening monsters on land.............................. That would be the bipeds in brown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Discovered fifteen years ago Why is it news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winniedapu Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Centipedees do not live in water but in humid and dark places. Its common all over Thailand. Typical Sun rubbish. Apparently not. A new species has been discovered which is amphibious, but it isn't red, its a darkgreen/black colour with yellow legs. read it in a UK newspaper yesterday - not the Sun. True or not I don't know. Might be rubbish, might not be. Winnie Edited June 29, 2016 by Winniedapu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand. TAT's figures no doubt will be much higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Heeeeey Jimmy ... put on yer swim trunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayk Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 More than 900,000 Brits flock to Thailand every year in search of sun, sand and spicy shrimp soup. They failed to mention the reasons why the vast majority of Brits flock to Thailand which is cheap beer and cheap hookers. That's what they must of meant when they said spicy shrimp soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 While some of what is said here may be true I think Jasper the writer wrote this article very late at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I guess, this Year much less then 900k Brits will com to Thailand.Why? Because they are afraid of flesh eating centipedes, Thailand might be now looking to sue the Sun,for bringing Thailand into disrepute with such nonsense. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Half the world's animals are "flesh-eating". As long as it's not human, then that's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentham Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Put that on your pride of Thailand promo! Australia can put Thailand to shame with dangerous animals.. Agreed. If you want to know what serious pain is after an insect bite then try out one of our bullants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthailand Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Scolopendra subspinipes are active and aggressive, even in Bangkok, reaching a length of 20cm. However, they are land-based insects and I was unable to find any mention of seafarers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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