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Big Tick for Little Koh Mak

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Early in 2010 we wrote in the blog 'Big Test for Little Koh Mak' that this small island south of Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand needed to stand tall and follow through on its commitment to its loyal visitors.

Malaysian Government Says 'No!' to Box Jellyfish Research

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It's official! The Malaysian Government is not at all interested in protecting the lives of its citizens and guests in relation to the threat of Box Jellyfish both now and into the future.

Rising Waters, Rising Risk!

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Thailand is under water with severe flooding occurring in numerous places and Bangkok is indeed the most well publicised danger spot occupying plenty of media time. The images are incredible. My thoughts go out to the resilient Thais struggling with this natural disaster which they will of course overcome with their strong spirit and hard work. The TV has of course highlighted the unusual as well and scenes of crocodiles and snakes flushed into the flowing streets are catching the world's attention.

Do Boxies Sting Based on Skin Colour? It's a No Brainer!

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Box Jellyfish are not racist! In fact, choosing to sting a person based on their race or skin colour is a no brainer for the boxie. They will sting whatever happens to get tangled in their tentacles. 

Bluebottles Wash Up On Phuket's Beaches

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T hanks once more to http://thailandboxjellyfish.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/bluebottles-invade-phuket-how-to-treat-a-sting/  it has been brought to our attention that dangerous Bluebottle jellyfish (unrelated to Box Jellyfish) are causing problems on Phuket's beaches at the moment.

Life-Threatening West Railay Sting - Chironex the likely Culprit!

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This story was taken from another blog on the subject - thanks to http://thailandboxjellyfish.wordpress.com/

Jellyfish Lotion - Does It Work?

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Safe Sea lotion advertises "stops stings from jellyfish" can we assume that includes lethal box jellyfish? No!

Ministry of Health Malaysia's Mission to Stymie Studies

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Malaysia's Ministry of Health has a vision and a mission. Their vision is to see "a nation working together for better health" and their mission? "..lead and work in partnership", "to ensure a high quality health system that is .. equitable, efficient, environmentally adaptable, innovative .. with emphasis on professionalism, caring and teamwork, respect for human dignity, community participation."

Vad Vet Vi Om Maneter - Thailandsposten

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Det ar en nyhetsartikel from Bjorn Gilleward in the current Thailandsposten: Vad vet vi om maneter