A tourist was seriously injured after a needlefish stabbed him in the neck while he was swimming with other people at a beach in Trat on Thursday.
Local residents and tourists brought Noppadol Sringam to the shore after he shouted for help at Ao Tan Khu beach around 1pm. He was given first aid before being taken to Trat Hospital.
Local authorities said needlefish, known in Thai as pla tek leng, are found commonly in shallow coastal habitats. They can make short jumps out of the water.
Authorities said Ao Tan Khu was a popular tourist destination, and tourists should take extra caution while swimming in the area.
On Dec 12, 2018, a navy soldier was stabbed in the neck by a needlefish in Trat. He later died.
