Two Bryde's whales die in Gulf of Thailand

2026, November 5. Thailand, waters off Phetchaburi Province in Gulf of Thailand, offshore from Ban Boon, Ban Laem District. A Bryde’s whale measuring nearly 9 meters in length. The whale was found bloated and drifting at sea approximately two hours from shore. It was towed to land where a necropsy was performed.

2026, November 7. Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Kui Buri District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Another Bryde's whale floating dead at sea. Approximately 10–11 meters long. The carcass was heavily decomposed, with some body parts already detached. It is expected to wash ashore in the next 2–3 days. This is the second Bryde's whale found dead in three days.

Curious Note: 2026, November 8. Thailand, Chonburi Province, Chonburi Beach, near the Tha Ruea Phli Fish Market. A Giant female Stingray (Chao Phraya) was found washed ashore. It measured 4.3 Meters and 2.30 meters in width. Incredibly rare incident.

Asia Update 20261109: There has been strandings in Myanmar (Burma), possibly a juvenile Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni) or Omura's whale (Balaenoptera omurai). A porpoise in Cambodia. A large adult Fin whale in India as well as a False Killer whale that was refloated.