On the 19th of September 2022, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports presided over a press conference at the Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel to announce the launch of the Port Macchanu Superyacht marina development project. Also in attendance were Mr. Khempol Ouitayakul, Secretary of the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Chote Trachu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Aran Boonchai, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Tourism and Sports, Mr. Chaturon Phakdiwanich, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Tourism.

On Sunday morning, 24 September 2022 – a group of boaters from the Pattaya and Jomtien boating community rallied behind the efforts of Ocean Marina Yacht Club, to bring awareness to the ever visible rubbish problem they see on the amazing islands around Pattaya. This pilot event, lead by Ocean Marina, saw 6 boats and 44 people join the first island/beach clean up, successfully taking an incredible 1,850kg of washed-up rubbish off Koh Man Wichai. The first island beach clean-up was a massive success and paves the way for more marine conservation efforts in the region

In support of the Thai government policy to promote the tourism industry, the Thai Yachting Business Association will once again organise the Thailand Charter Week at the Phuket Yacht Haven from the 16th to the 19th of November 2022.

On Friday the 23rd of September at the Phuket City Hall, Mr. Narong Woonsiew, Governor of Phuket, chaired a meeting to support the public relations of the Thailand Charter Week 2022.

As the newest dealer for the ultra-exclusive range of BRABUS Marine luxury day boats, Derani Yachts is delighted to announce the sale of the first and second BRABUS Marine boats into Thailand.

The first sale is BRABUS Shadow 300 which is due to be delivered to Bangkok in January next year, whilst the second is a BRABUS Shadow 500 which we expect delivery in April.

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is ready to kickstart the upcoming high season with the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week from 16th to 19th November.

TYBA expects the event to be even bigger than the successful inaugural edition in November 2019.

The host venue will once again be the prestigious Phuket Yacht Haven Marina on the northeast coast of Phuket, offering fully serviced berths for up to 320 vessels, a swimming pool, gym, restaurants, and the famously friendly Thai service.

Together with Royal Phuket Marina, Simpson Marine is proud to support Disabled Sailing Thailand, an incredibly worthy cause that provides sailing access for disabled sailors. Initiatives will include the arrival to Thailand of the first two SV14 boats, a model that aims to be an accessible boat to all.

Having the SV14’s in Thailand is a key part of the organisation’s goal to ensure Thailand’s presence on the international sailing scene and to empower sailors with disabilities.

Out of the Shadows. ASIAMARINE assumes Swan Shadow dealership.

Now for something entirely new: Nautor’s Swan have launched their first motor yacht - the Swan Shadow, and have appointed an Asia dealer for the boat, ASIAMARINE, based in Aberdeen. Eric Noyel, Founder & CEO of ASIAMARINE, said “we are absolutely delighted to be associated with Nautor’s Swan and the new Swan Shadow.

AUSTCHAM Phuket held one of their regular briefing and sundowner evenings at the Phuket Boat Lagoon Resort on August 11, 2022. TYBA’s very own Lies Sol was invited to give the members briefing discussing "Moving Forward with Yacht Charters” to explain the current charter status, and future plans for Thai and foreign registered charter yachts.

The Thailand International Boat Show will take place at Royal Phuket Marina from the 12th to the 15th of January 2023 with conference sessions taking place at Boat Lagoon Resort.

David Hayes, CEO of JAND Events, who are staging the show confirmed his commitment to support TYBA members to the board of the TYBA at their monthly meeting last Friday.

The Thailand’s Environmental Impact Assessment Board has approved Port Takola’s application for a marina expansion up to 300 berths, and 15,000 square metres of boatyard service area. It is set to become a first superyacht marina in Krabi, Thailand.

The expansion will offer an extra wide concrete pontoon berth ranging from 10 to 45 metres superyachts. A work berth will be available on a north section of the marina harbor. The boatyard will increase its capacity from 9,000 to 15,000 square metres with a lifting capability also increase from 38 to 80 tons. A boatshed will be available for a 25 metres yacht refit.

EuropeanLife Media in collaboration with Thailand International Boat show A Luxury Lifestyle Event will organise a EuropeanLife Luxury Week Phuket 11-18 January 2023 to coincide with Thailand International Boat show!

EuropeanLife Media will make a Thailand website page, a city app and a magazine to give this event the status it needs to stand out on the global stage.

First time opening for invited guests in Hong Kong, Fountaine Pajot MY6 Open Day hosted by Asia Yachting just took place in Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in Causeway Bay from 3rd to 5th July.

After a long pause of events due to pandemic, not even the first T8 of the year could stand in the way of enthusiastic guests who were eager to have a look at the first showcase of this French made power catamaran.

The Annual General Meeting of the Thailand Yachting Business Association was held at the Royal Phuket Marina on the 1st of July 2022. This was the first AGM since 2019 so one of the main subjects under discussion was the election of a new board of directors of the association.

Multihull Solutions has added the new Cora Cat 48 to its range after being announced as the shipyard’s exclusive Asia Pacific distributor.

The feature-packed family power catamaran is built by the prestigious PMG shipyard who has been building a number of Silent 60 yachts for the Luxury European Silent Yachts Group.

“Our Thailand team is expanding, and we are pleased to now be able to welcome you to our new rebranded offices in Pattaya, at Ocean Marina Yacht Club. You will be able to visit our brokerage team at the brand-new sales office and our Sailing Academy and charter teams at their dedicated office located just opposite the main sales office.”

Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year, as reported in the Bangkok Post June 12th.

The Thai Cabinet approves 30 days extension providing a Special Tourist Visa privilege to visiting yachts on arrival. On 9th December 2020, the cabinet has approved a 30 days extension of providing a special tourist visa on arrival to visiting yacht. The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has submitted the extension request to the Thai Government to provide more time for visiting yacht to enter Thailand under this special visa promotion.

Thailand’s A-list celebrities and yacht owners are signing up for the second Blue List Expedition, which will be held in Phi Phi from December 18-20 and “finish the year on a high note”.

The second Blue List Expedition is filling up fast, with at least 80 guests and over a dozen yachts confirmed three weeks ahead of the fun-filled event, which will be held in the Phi Phi Islands east of Phuket from December 18-20.

Following the announcement that crew can now quarantine on board their vessels in Thailand the first three yachts have arrived at the quarantine anchorage near the island of Ko Nakha Noi just off Phuket. This morning the four crew of the three yachts were given their first Covid-19 tests.

On the 11th of November, the Phuket Marine Department the revealed the area where overseas yachts carrying tourists will be permitted to moor and serve on-board quarantine measures.

Phuket Marine Department Acting Chief Nachapong Pranit confirmed that the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has granted permission for tourists aboard overseas yachts to dock in Thailand.