Dolphins of the Phang Nga Bay
Dolphins are not common in the the Phang Nga Bay as it is too shallow. There is how ever a rich food source for the Indian bottlenose dolphins and they are spotted in pods of up to 50 when they are seen in the islands.
Dolphin Sightings off Phi Phi Island
Ferry captains from Phi Phi Islands to Krabi and Phuket say they see dolphin once a month, mainly from February until September.
Shy and playful dolphins
Unfortunately the dolphins of Thailand are shy and never swim with humans. They will approach boats, ferries yatch but will be gone the instant you ty to get in the sea with them.
Dugongs
Much is written about the Dugong of the southern provinces. It is locally called the River Dolphin and or sea cow. Dugongs eat sea weed and can be found in the river estuaries of the Andaman Sea. Due to over fishing they are now becoming an endangered species.
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