Phuket, Thailand, December 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Thailand International Boat Show 2023 will show the world that Phuket is back. Symbolizing Phuket's resurgence as a premier destination for water sports and leisure activities, the event will take place from January 12-15, 2023, at the Royal Phuket Marina and will showcase the unique combination of diverse leisure opportunities on land and water that Phuket and its surroundings have to offer.

Phuket is Southeast Asia's yachting paradise and a major hub for the entire region. With four world-class marinas and a superyacht marina currently under development, Phuket is where owners from cities like Hong Kong and Singapore base their boats and fly in for excursions. Sailors from all over the world come here to charter yachts and embark on cruises. Phuket is the heart of the region's burgeoning superyacht scene.

In close collaboration with the Thailand Yachting Business Association and Thailand Charter Week, JAND Events, the organizers of the Thailand International Boat Show, aim to revive interest in Phuket and the Thai yachting scene after the pandemic.

“Before the pandemic, Thailand’s yachting industry was a multi-billion baht market, attracting yachts of all sizes – from cruisers to superyachts – and their owners from around the world,” said David Hayes, CEO of organizer JAND Events. “Thailand has fully reopened and is warmly welcoming visitors. The Thailand International Boat Show aims to put Phuket and Thailand back in the spotlight and raise their international profile after three years of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to bring the industry together and showcase the best brands and products in watersports and lifestyle to a global audience. At the same time, we want to solidify Phuket and Thailand’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for watersports enthusiasts.”

Investing in the development of maritime tourism in Thailand and attracting wealthy individuals, prominent government actors such as the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau support the Thailand International Boat Show.

Ditapong Thitadilok, Chairman of the Yacht Association of Thailand, added: “Southeast Asia complements the Caribbean and the Mediterranean and is a new jewel among cruise destinations. Phuket is the center of boating and water sports tourism in the region. Phuket warmly welcomes boat owners, superyacht owners, and charter guests from all over the world who wish to enjoy the breathtaking cruising opportunities around Phuket and its surroundings.”

The Thailand International Boat Show 2023 will showcase up to 50 boats on the water, a pavilion on land featuring a luxury area and offerings of maritime products and services. The onshore program includes live music, a diverse culinary selection along the Royal Phuket Marina promenade, and family activities on Children's Day (January 14). A special highlight is the inaugural charity gala dinner, held on Saturday, January 14, at the InterContinental Phuket Resort.

The Thailand International Boat Show promises to be an “unmissable” event and will take place from January 12th to 15th, 2023 at the Royal Phuket Marina.

About JAND Events: JAND Events is a multinational team of event professionals based in Thailand. Led by CEO David Hayes, who has over 30 years of experience in the event, hotel, and travel industries, JAND Events is the preferred partner of brands such as Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, L'Oréal, Givenchy, Kenzo, and many more. JAND Events and the Thailand International Boat Show are divisions of JAND Group Co., Ltd.

Sponsors of the Thailand International Boat Show 2023: Supporting authorities: Phuket Provincial Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Convention and Exhibition Bureau of Thailand. Main sponsor: Royal Phuket Marina.