FISHING Big Game Fishing is big in Thailand, this exciting sea sport with warm weather and fine fishing just a short distance offshore. The Gulf of Thailand, in contrast to the Andaman Sea, is less saline, generally warmer arid shallower. Only a few hours away on an easy cruise, you can find black marlins, sharks, jacks, barracudas, sailfish and other monsters we all like to catch. During the cool season from November to January, sailfish can be spotted in Pattaya and the Bang Saray region, as well as in Chumphon and in the waters around Ko Samui. On the Andaman Sea coastline are Racha Yai Island near Phuket and the Similan Island, northwest of Phuket. Sailfish season runs from mid-May to November. The main gamefishing centre is Chalong Beach, on the east coast of Phuket. But remember to check the weather before setting out on any fishing trips During the monsoon period, storms can be quite severe.