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New Thailand International Boat Show announced for Phuket; controversy as show goes head to head with existing Thailand Yacht Show
Organisers of the new Thailand International Boat Show say the event will kick start the industry’s recovery in the region; but with a potential clash with the established Thailand Yacht Show, the charge of too many boat shows is causing some to question whether collaboration rather than competition might be ...
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2nd Thailand Charter Week set for mid-November
Superyachts, displays and cruises all part of programme
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Thailand introduces new yacht quarantine option for tourists
From the beginning of this week, Thailand has introduced a new scheme based on using yachts for quarantining which it hopes will provide a boost to its hard-hit tourism industry and especially its nautical tourism sector. Tourism is a mainstay of the Thai economy. To continue reading, please see the ...
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Thailand to open up for foreign-flagged superyacht charters without VAT implications
Verventia CEO Andy Treadwell talks to IBI’s Asia correspondent
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Thailand Yacht Show postponed
The organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS), Verventia Pte Ltd, have announced the postponement of the annual event which was scheduled to take place next month to a date later in 2021.
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Phuket accepting superyachts subject to quarantine rules
Foreign-flagged yachts can still visit Thailand if they can meet or undergo quarantine rules after arrival
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Thailand to remain closed to general tourism until at least the second quarter of 2021
It will be March 2021 at the earliest until there is any semblance of general tourism to Thailand, according to the Thai Minster for Sports and Tourism, Pipat Ratchakitprakan. The minister’s outlook wipes out any hope of any tourism resurgence for the 2020/2021 high season. The Thai Hotel Association and ...
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Phuket attempts to attract superyachts to Thailand despite Covid-19
A new initiative has been launched by Thailand’s island province of Phuket to secure agreement to allow yachts, superyachts and tourism cruise vessels to visit in an attempt to help the local tourism industry, including the very significant element of marine tourism, to recover.
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Silent-Yachts reports strong sales in recent months
Silent-Yachts, the Austrian producer of solar-electric catamarans, has reported strong sales in recent months. The company now has 10 solar-electric catamarans in build – one Silent 55, five Silent 60s and four Silent 80s.
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Danfoss to power Bangkok fleet of electric ferries
Some 27 zero-emission passenger ferries will soon replace aging diesels on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River in a bid to improve air quality and clean up the water supply in the Thai capital.
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New distribution agreement for Dufour in South East Asia
Yacht Sourcing will grow Dufour’s presence in SE Asia French sailboat manufacturer Dufour Yachts is looking to enhance its presence in the South East Asian market with the appointment of an exclusive dealer for Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. Yacht Sourcing is a full-service yacht provider with offices ...
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Thai shipyard rebrands; continues to expand facilities
Orders for five solar-powered catamarans part of yard’s order book
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First online Asia Boating Dialogue a success
Today’s event offered considerable market information to the 170 delegates in attendance
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Thai government eases yacht restrictions
Foreign tourists can now apply for a Special Tourist Visa (STV) valid for 90 days
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Plan for new green marina on Phuket with 220 berths up to 70m
First hearing about project recently held
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Thailand Charter Week postponed until November 2021
The second edition of the Thailand Charter Week scheduled to be held in Phuket in November this year has been postponed because of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA), the organisers of the event, have confirmed the cancellation and said the 2021 event will be held ...
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New 34m sail training schooner launches in Bangkok
Vela will undertake global cruises to educate trainee sailors
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Hong Kong boating market shines while the rest of Asia struggles
The market is looking forward to the 1st Hong Kong Yacht Show in November
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Thailand’s Bakri Cono Shipyard to expand
The PMG marine complex in Rayong, Thailand One of the larger privately-owned shipyards in Southeast Asia has announced plans for a dramatic increase in the size of its facilities to cope with increasing demand. Philippe Guenat, owner of Bakri Cono Shipyard, has announced plans to develop an ...
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Bali Catamarans names official Asian dealer
Asiamarine, a Hong Kong-based yacht services specialist, has been made the official dealer of Bali Catamarans in Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand and Vietnam.