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A public safety warning has been issued after blue button jellyfish were found along parts of the shoreline at Princess Beach and in other areas of the Similan Islands National Park.<\/p>\n
Princess Beach has been temporarily<\/a> closed for swimming. \u00a0<\/p>\n Several blue buttons were seen in several areas designated<\/a> for swimming, mainly on the island\u2019s eastern coast, known locally as the front beach.<\/p>\n While their venom<\/a> is less severe than that of the box jellyfish, contact can cause an immediate stinging<\/a> or burning sensation<\/a>. Symptoms may include redness, swelling, itching or the formation of small fluid-filled blisters<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n They are also smaller, 2-3cm across, and their stings<\/a> less painful than the bluebottle jellyfish that often appear at Thai beaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n Park officials recommend rinsing the sting<\/a> area with seawater. Fresh water should not be used immediately, and the area should not be rubbed. Any remaining tentacles<\/a> should be carefully removed. Visitors experiencing severe pain, a spreading rash or other unusual symptoms should notify park officials without delay.<\/p>\n