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The much-awaited Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) is now in full gear at the prestigious Ocean Marina in Pattaya, Thailand.  The Show, regarded as Asia’s premier boating showcase and now in its 6th edition, has been a nautical calendar fixture for many years, and the excitement has stemmed from the fact that it had to be … Continue reading The 6th Thailand Yacht Show offers fun-filled weekend in Pattaya

As part of Verventia’s engagement by the Saudi government to help oversee the development and promotion of yacht tourism resorts, marinas and international events on their Red Sea shores – which stretch for over 1,000 magnificent miles – a special ‘Preview edition’ of a new Jeddah Yacht Show was staged for local dealers and associated … Continue reading SAUDI-THAI COOPERATION

With just two days to go until the opening of the Thailand Yacht Show Pattaya 2022 (TYS), Asia’s first boat show in over two and a half years since the start of the pandemic, the boating market is extremely buoyant, to say the least…! So buoyant, in fact, that factories back in Europe and the … Continue reading FLS Yachting Worldwide Confirmed as Official Yacht Transport Partner for Thailand Yacht Show

One of the most magnificent new yachts in Pattaya waters, the first Princess Y78 to make Pattaya its home port, will be showcased by Princess Yachts’ exclusive distributor, Boat Lagoon Yachting (BLY), at the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS),.   BLY also have other new boats available, including  Jeanneau boats -Cap Camarat 9.0 WA  and Jeanneau NC33, the … Continue reading Boat Lagoon Yachting presents Princess Y78 at Thailand Yacht Show

Staunch Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) supporter, V Yachts Asia, will showcase two very different yachts at the Pattaya show: a Riva 76’ Perseo Super and a Ferretti 500. V-Yachts Asia are the exclusive distributors for the Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva brands.   “Presenting the Riva 76 Perseo Super, which made its world debut at … Continue reading V Yachts Asia bring two magnificent yachts to the Thailand Yacht Show

Partnering with Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) 2022 is Great Earth International (GE), established in 2000 with its expertise in coffee products, and then developing into a food service provider and distributor of a wide range of products to hotel, restaurant and catering businesses in Thailand. GE represents importers of premium brands worldwide such as Lavazza, … Continue reading Great Earth International Partners with TYS

JETBOARD THAILAND   Jetboard Thailand brings a sense of fun to the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Pattaya with its exclusive range of high-end watercraft.   Established in 2021, the company distributes innovative, premium and sustainable water-related lifestyle products. At the heart of the range are the award-winning, high-end Lampuga electric surfboards and the elegant but … Continue reading Jetboard Thailand brings fun to the Thailand Yacht Show

Recognising the synergy between the well-heeled guests who flock to their exclusive beach club and those who make up the luxury yachting community, Pattaya’s Alexa Beach Club has signed on as an Official Partner of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Pattaya 2022. Alexa Beach Club offers guests an Ibiza-born lifestyle in supreme style and comfort. … Continue reading ALEXA BEACH CLUB – OFFICIAL PARTNER

MGC Marine & Charter (Asia) Co., Ltd, the sole distributor of the luxury Italian Azimut Yachts and a staunch supporter of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) from its inception, is using TYS Pattaya to launch the latest addition to its portfolio – the evocative US brand, Chris-Craft, which has been building luxury boats and yachts … Continue reading MGC Marine & Charter launch Chris-Craft

Highlighting the significance, to marine leisure businesses in the Gulf of Siam, of the Thailand Yacht Show’s (TYS) Pattaya edition, Hua Hin’s Racer Marina has joined the exhibitor line-up. “TYS Pattaya is hugely important as it’s the first boat show in Thailand since the beginning of Covid, during which time many new potential customers have … Continue reading RACER MARINA JOINS THE SHOW

Classic Car Friends Pattaya (CCFP) will be staging a Classic Car Rendezvous on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June as part of the Thailand Yacht Show at Ocean Marina, Pattaya, with some 20 – 30 beautiful and highly valuable examples on display in the exhibition area.   CCFP, founded by passionate classic car collector Jo Klemm, … Continue reading CLASSIC CAR RENDEZVOUS @ THAILAND YACHT SHOW

Speaking at a Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) media briefing, held at Bangkok’s Peninsula Hotel yesterday, Verventia CEO, Andy Treadwell, brought the media up to date on this year’s TYS as well as on a whole range of developments relevant to Thailand’s marine leisure industry. At the same time, he joined with AXA Insurance CEO, Claude … Continue reading MEDIA BRIEFING AT PENINSULA HOTEL

As a 30-year-old Thailand-Saudi Arabia diplomatic spat was brought to a close in January this year, heralding a new era of cooperation, so Saudi Arabia launched itself spectacularly into the superyacht business with the opening of the Jeddah Yacht Club (JYC) Marina, adjacent to the new F1 circuit. With berths for over 100 yachts and … Continue reading From the Med to Thailand – the Superyacht Spice Route to the East Indian Ocean

Six years of lobbying led by Verventia, through the platform of the government-initiated Thailand Yacht Show, finally resulted in the Minister of Finance announcing, in February 2021, changes to regulations that now allow foreign-flagged superyachts to charter legally in Thailand. Instead of being required to pay VAT on the yacht’s value, which was a non-starter, … Continue reading THAILAND SUPERYACHT CHARTER LICENCE

TYS exhibitor Motorium today announced two additional brands for their Pattaya display. First the New Zealand brand, Atomix Boats. Designed by renowned Naval Architect Brent Bakewell White for rough New Zealand waters, these boats are safe, stable and dry. The tough vacuum resin-infused fibreglass hulls of Atomix boats are built and independently tested to meet … Continue reading MOTORIUM – TWO MORE BRANDS FOR THEIR PATTAYA DISPLAY

AXA Insurance Thailand has been appointed Official Insurance Partner to the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Pattaya 2022. Established in 1998, AXA Insurance Thailand serves over 500,000 customers through 17 branches nationwide and is part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management with 95 million customers across 50 countries. “We’re delighted … Continue reading AXA THAILAND OFFICIAL INSURANCE PARTNER

First time Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) exhibitor, Motorium brings two exciting, cutting edge brands to the first Pattaya show: COX, the world’s first diesel outboard engine and state-of-the-art electric outboard motors from ePropulsion. The 300hp V8 diesel outboard engine, manufactured in the UK, is the result of 10+ years of innovation. A ground-breaking product redefining … Continue reading TWO CUTTING EDGE DISPLAYS FROM MOTORIUM

Verventia is pleased to announce that Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa has been appointed “Official Hotel Partner” of Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Pattaya 2022. The 250+ room, 5-star resort is located in Na Jomtien, just 10-15 minutes south of the Ocean Marina show venue. The Renaissance is offering special deals to yacht show visitors and … Continue reading RENAISSANCE PATTAYA – OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER

Simpson Marine, Asia’s leading yacht dealer, will have the largest fleet display at the upcoming Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Pattaya, with some notable premieres. They will also showcase their full suite of yachting services, including new yachts and brokerage yacht sales, yacht care, yacht management, yacht charter and the Simpson Sailing Academy. Simpson partners with … Continue reading SIMPSON MARINE – 10 BOATS ON DISPLAY

Opened 27 years ago, Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Host Sponsor, the visionary Ocean Marina, is the largest marina in Southeast Asia – with 455 floating berths that can accommodate yachts up to 60m (200 ft). No stranger to the world of events, Ocean Marina hosts private receptions, concerts and yachting regattas, among others, throughout the … Continue reading OCEAN MARINA – THAILAND YACHT SHOW HOST

SELA, the national company behind some of the most ambitious lifestyle development projects across  the whole of Saudi Arabia, is delighted to announce that JYC Marina this week welcomes the first  yachts to berth there on the occasion of the inaugural Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix.   This new international motorsport spectacular takes place this weekend … Continue reading SELA announces preview of new Jeddah Yacht Club and opening of Saudi Arabia’s new JYC marina on eve of the inaugural Saudi F1 weekend!

2nd Annual Event in Gulf of Thailand from 2022! In line with the dramatic recent resurgence of the leisure boating industry – boosted, somewhat perversely perhaps, by the two-year pandemic – the organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show are delighted to announce a significant development in their yacht show portfolio. Verventia have just agreed a … Continue reading Thailand Yacht Show goes forth and multiplies!

At a meeting in Bangkok yesterday evening chaired by the new Minister of Finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, and attended by officials from both the Customs and Revenue departments, it was finally confirmed that foreign-flagged visiting superyachts will from now on be welcome to spend the winter seasons in Thai waters and offer their yachts for charter … Continue reading Thailand to become the World’s Third Superyacht Destination – Finally…

In light of the recent outbreak of Covid-19 infections in Thailand and the latest announcement of restrictions on inter-provincial travel – as of yesterday, visitors to Phuket from Bangkok and other key regions now have to go into 14 days of quarantine on arrival – we regretfully have to announce the postponement of the 2021 Thailand Yacht Show, … Continue reading Thailand Yacht Show 2021 Postponed

  Thailand plans to rebrand tourism in the post-coronavirus era to “Amazing Trusted Thailand”, aimed at selective markets and destinations in the country that can guarantee health and safety standards for both tourists and locals – such as yachting and boating – according to a recent article in the Bangkok Post. There is no more … Continue reading Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) re-brand spotlights yachting tourists

With significantly better crowds than last year and a packed entertainment schedule, the fifth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show, held at Royal Phuket Marina from 9 – 12 January 2020, was an overall success with just shy of 5,000 visitors over the four days. A testament to the strength of the Thai yachting community … Continue reading TYS 2020 Wrap Up

As the world ushers in a new decade, the Thailand Yacht Show has extra reason to celebrate as the 2020 edition – held on 9-12 January at Royal Phuket Marina – marks the fifth anniversary of the country’s premier maritime and luxury lifestyle event. To get you in the mood, check out our Top Ten Reasons … Continue reading 10 reasons to visit TYS 2020

The yachting community must have been good last year because the 2020 edition of the Thailand Yacht Show, held at Royal Phuket Marina, will be stock full of new features, special activities and yacht premieres to welcome us into the new year. We are celebrating our fifth anniversary in style with over 10 national, regional and … Continue reading TYS 2020 New features and Special Activities

Several Asia premieres and spectacular superyachts will light up the Thailand Yacht Show 2020. With an impressive fleet of new yachts confirmed, and a specially-designed luxury VIP Lounge already in build, the fifth edition of Thailand’s largest yachting and luxury lifestyle event will be something not to miss! Always a huge draw at the Show, … Continue reading New Exhibitors, New Yachts & New Offers

With some 60 yachts and boats on display, and over 100 brands participating, the Thailand Yacht Show is the country’s largest yachting and luxury lifestyle event and is now firmly established as one of the must-visit boat shows in the Asia-Pacific region! We are still ten weeks away from the 5th edition of the Thailand … Continue reading Save the Date

With the European boat shows now behind us and the traditional yachting season in the Mediterranean drawing to a close, many of the bigger yachts are starting to make their way over to the warmer climes of the Caribbean. ANDAMAN SEA From the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, we might be a little … Continue reading Top Five Asia-Pacific Yachting Destinations

We’re only a few months away from the fifth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show, held on the beautiful, tropical island of Phuket. If you’re planning your winter holidays, why not combine a trip of a lifetime to Phuket with a visit to the Thailand Yacht Show and see the country’s definitive yachting and luxury … Continue reading Thailand Yacht Show: Five Things To Do In Phuket

It may be the summer holidays but the Thailand Yacht Show team has been busy finalising preparations for what will be our biggest and best edition yet! Exhibitors and visitors can look forward to a whole host of new and improved features in January 2020, including an updated floor plan, art installations, interactive demonstrations and a veritable … Continue reading Confirmed Exhibitors for TYS 2020

Having brought all the disparate previously competing parties together in a single Phuket boat show, the fourth Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYS) offered an all-embracing event at the Royal Phuket Marina for yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around Asia. Leading international yacht dealers, brokerage houses, charter agencies and marine suppliers were there to … Continue reading Thailand Marine Industry Unites Around Single Show

The fourth Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous, completely sold out both on land and in the water, opened its doors yesterday to over 1,000 yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around the region. Opening the proceedings, Mr Apichart Chirabandhu, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism & Sport, said: “The Tourism Authority of Thailand and the … Continue reading Opening of the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019

2019 has arrived and we cannot wait until the horns blow in one-weeks time and to welcome you to the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYSRV). Final preparations are being made, floorplans have been finalised and the region’s major players in the marine and lifestyle industries are on board to make the Show the biggest … Continue reading TYSR 2019 Final Lineup

Phuket is the most popular superyacht charter destination in Asia and, in January 2019, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous will offer an exclusive opportunity for yacht brokers and potential charterers to visit our selection of superyachts moored at Koh Rang Noi; another amazing host venue! A 20-minute trip by tender will take interested clients … Continue reading All About the Superyachts

With over 100 exhibitors on land and 50 yachts on display in the Marina – plus a selection of superyachts berthed at nearby Koh Rang Noi – the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous will be the biggest and most adventurous event ever held in Phuket. And, with just 15 days to go, things are hotting … Continue reading Save the Date – 10 to 13 January 2019!

The Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYSRV), organised in partnership with the Thai Government, is an international gathering of some of the biggest and best-known yachting, boating, and luxury lifestyle brands, in a highly social setting in one of the world’s most beautiful yachting destinations. Hosted at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina, this unique event … Continue reading TYSR Epitomises Luxury Marine Lifestyle

The festive season is almost upon us and, here at the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous, we have a lot to be excited about! With both the Exhibition Hall and Marina over 90% full, the 2019 edition of the Show is poised to be our best yet – and we still have a few surprises … Continue reading Latest News from TYSRV 2019

The Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYSRV) in January will see all major parties involved in recent marine and luxury lifestyle events on Phuket joining forces to co-organise one premier Yacht Show – the perfect platform for showcasing Thailand and its vibrant yachting and luxury hospitality industries in a world-class cruising and holiday destination. Following the … Continue reading Introducing the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019

Event organisers unite to show support for the yachting industry and the Thai Government’s drive to make Thailand the yachting hub of Asia Phuket’s only boat show to be called “Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous” In a joint statement issued today by Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia Pte Ltd, owners of the Thailand Yacht Show … Continue reading Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous Joined By Phuket Yacht Show

The third edition of the Thailand Yacht Show entertained visitors with on-the-water experiences, glamorous parties on superyachts, and try-outs of the very best in boating brands and marine leisure toys. Surrounded by sea views and blue skies, the third edition of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) came to a successful close on the evening of … Continue reading Thailand Yacht Show 2018 demonstrates the best of the yachting lifestyle to Southeast Asia

Welcome to 2018. For many of us the year has begun, yet for those who celebrate the lunar calendar, the new year begins on Friday 16 February 2018. Which is why the Thailand Yacht Show which is strategically held during one of Phuket’s busiest tourist season, as the region’s more discerning clients flock to the … Continue reading Prospering in the Year of the Dog

The Sunbrella brand is the leading premium fabric choice for marine enthusiasts. Sunbrella selected a partnership with the Thailand Yacht Show due to the success of their participation in its sister show, as well as the expansion of the luxury property market on Phuket. Innovative examples of how Sunbrella fabrics will transform a space at … Continue reading Sponsor Spotlight

Nielsen has conducted in-depth research into the South East Asian market and consumer behaviour and outlook.  Overall, the region has a more confident consumer who is looking to high quality, aspirational products with a good value proposition. Global research company, Nielsen, completed a 2016 report of South East Asian consumer markets and found consumer confidence growing … Continue reading South East Asia seeks innovative and aspirational luxury products

The first hundred years of the second millennium have been dubbed the “Asian Century”, and with regional wealth growing and forecasts off the charts, global yacht manufacturers have their eyes firmly trained on Asia. The Asian marketplace, however, is complex and success is not guaranteed. One of the keys to unlocking the region’s boating potential is … Continue reading Asian Boating Trends

As the region’s UHNWI herald in the new lunar year, the team is keen to support the latest and greatest in yachting, lifestyle products and services at the event.  Unique partnership opportunities exist to make a full and lasting impact in the Year of the Dog. The Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) has been the preferred platform … Continue reading Calling all debutants

According to research, exhibiting at an exhibition can achieve up to 23% of your sales targets. We look at the positive effect on exhibiting at yacht shows and the optimal relationship between exhibitor and organiser. There are plenty of compelling reasons to exhibit at a consumer show like a yacht show – not the least of … Continue reading Finding the right platform for your brand

Phang Nga Bay, with its emerald green waters and stunning limestone islands, once again plays host to the third edition of the region’s premier experiential yachting event, the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS). Returning to Phuket’s Ao Po Grand Marina from 22-25 February 2018, the next TYS will be unlike any other boat show, with visitors … Continue reading New dates and greater appeal

The ASEAN Economic Community was founded back in 1967, yet the acronym does not exactly resonate around the world as a destination; it’s likely that relatively few people could even name the 10 countries that make up the group. The wider region of Asia-Pacific, a vast collection of exotic destinations fabulously rich in diversity, has … Continue reading Regional thinking essential to grow boating in Asia-Pacific

Phuket is famed for its offshore beauty, known the world over for its idyllic islands and beaches, and the magical seascape of Phang Nga Bay. The island is an ideal base from which to explore the Andaman region – south to Krabi, Trang, Satun and onwards to Langkawi and the Malaysian Peninsula, or North to … Continue reading Top island picks within a day from Ao Po Grand Marina

Superyacht captains and industry leaders gathered at the Monaco Yacht Show earlier this month for a breakfast briefing jointly hosted by Superyacht Australia and the organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show and Singapore Yacht Show. Responding to the growing demand to explore new and lesser-known cruising destinations, the audience of captains and charter brokers engaged with a panel of experts … Continue reading The Asia Pacific region takes centre stage at the Monaco Yacht Show

The organisers of the Singapore and Thailand Yacht Show caught up with Nick Stratton, Country Sales Manager for Simpson Marine Singapore, and spoke with him about some of the key points to consider when building a yacht. SYS: Nick, what is the first step in building a yacht and how does a client decide which builder to approach? NS: Make … Continue reading Building a new yacht – interview with Nick Stratton of Simpson Marine

The Simpson Marine charter department shared some valuable advice with the Thailand Yacht Show team, read more to find out how you can be sure to enjoy the ultimate charter experience! What to expect? A yacht charter is a unique holiday unlike any other. Where else can you enjoy such a level of privacy, freedom and luxury than … Continue reading Tips for the ultimate charter experience – Simpson Marine

The TYS team caught up with Josh Lee and Martin Holmes of Lee Marine who gave us some useful insight into buying a yacht for the first time, and discussed the role of the yacht broker. What the best advice you have for a new boat owner? JOSH LEE: Definitely surround yourself with a team … Continue reading Interview with Josh Lee and Martin Holmes of Lee Marine

Lawrie Lawrence, the captain of Northern Sun, the 50m high-class, long-range expedition yacht with extensive cruising experience in South East Asia talks to the Thailand Yacht Show about the yacht’s travels and shares his advice for yachts wishing to cruise in the area. How long have you been cruising in the region? Our owner is based in Asia … Continue reading Interview with Captain Lawrie of motoryacht Northern Sun

The Captain of one of the largest yachts available to charter in the region, 73m M/Y Titania, talks to the Thailand Yacht Show about his experiences having spent two winter seasons in the area. Here he shares his cruising advice, alongside general recommendations and guests’ favourite spots. How long have you been cruising in the region and … Continue reading Interview with Captain Graeme Hampson – motoryacht Titania

The forthcoming edition of the Thailand Yacht Show will welcome back Ocean Emerald. She was the first foreign-flagged vessel over 30m to receive a Thai charter licence in 2015. Designed by Norman Foster, this 41m superyacht is based in Thailand, where she is available for charter. We spoke with the yacht’s owner, Nigel Plaskett, about his experiences cruising … Continue reading Yacht owner interview – Nigel Plaskett, Ocean Emerald