Warning waves: Portuguese Man o’ War sighted at Lanta Island raises alarm in Krabi

An alarm has been raised over a hazardous marine creature, a Portuguese Man o’ War, spotted at Lanta Island in Krabi. Holiday-goers to the sea are advised against using bare hands to touch the creature where they stumble upon it.

A tourist from Bangkok came across the creature during her recent vacation to Lanta Island’s hotel located in Moo 2, Saladan, Koh Lanta. On July 29, the 42 year old Sasivimol Prommun, her husband, Prakan Boonsri and their three daughters, headed towards Phra Ae Beach, located directly in front of their hotel for a stroll. As they were bonding over building sandcastles, a wave swept the Portuguese Man o’ War towards their area.

Following her husband’s cries of discomfort, Sasivimol spotted the sea creature and promptly brought it ashore using a cup. After a quick Internet search, she realised it might be a Portuguese…