# Thailand box jellyfish death > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-box-jellyfish-death > Updated: 2026-08-06T05:27:11.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. In early August 2026, a 13‑year‑old boy, Nanthaphat Boonplod, died after being stung by a box jellyfish while swimming near Ban Fai Tha beach in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand. The incident followed a charity football match; three other swimmers were also stung but survived. Thai authorities, including the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, classified the case as the district’s first fatal box‑jellyfish sting. They responded by tightening beach surveillance, installing additional warning signs and vinegar‑first‑aid stations, and issuing new safety protocols that stress immediate removal from water, use of vinegar, and CPR if needed. Officials linked the early appearance of the jellyfish to climate change and reduced predator numbers, noting previous fatalities in Thailand involving the same species. The government’s actions aim to prevent further deaths and improve emergency response on Thailand’s southern coasts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Thailand beach jellyfish sting kills 13-year-old boy A 13‑year‑old boy died after a box‑jellyfish sting at Ban Fai Tha Beach, Thailand; two others were injured. Authorities increased beach monitoring and urged stricter safety measures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-beach-jellyfish-sting-kills-13-year-old-boy ### 2026-08-04: 13-year-old dies after box jellyfish sting at Ban Fai Tha, Thailand A 13‑year‑old boy died after a box jellyfish sting at Ban Fai Tha beach, Thailand; three others were stung but survived, prompting authorities to tighten beach safety and issue vinegar‑first‑aid guidelines. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-beach-fatal-box-jellyfish-sting-kills-13-year-old --- Cite as: Thailand box jellyfish death. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-box-jellyfish-death