Pattaya, Thailand, February 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The first part of the 6th edition of the government-initiated Thailand Yacht Show is taking place in the Gulf of Thailand, with the second part following later in the year in Phuket.

TYS 2022 will be the first boat show in Asia in over two years – a truly welcome event that the entire industry has been eagerly awaiting.

Sales of yachts and boats have skyrocketed in Asia during the pandemic, and Thailand is no exception. The local market has finally discovered the advantages – and the safety – of the boating lifestyle. People from Bangkok and other major cities are flocking in record numbers to the easily accessible waters and islands around Pattaya. Thai dealers and distributors of the world's most renowned boat brands, along with a steadily growing number of local boat builders, suppliers, and service companies, are eager to capitalize on this new market along the east coast and the Thai Riviera.

The long-awaited 6th edition, postponed from January 2021, as well as all future annual editions, will take place at two different locations at different times of the season. The event in Pattaya, in the Gulf of Thailand, focuses primarily on production yachts and showcases as many superyachts from the region as possible.

The event in Phuket, which will take place in December at the start of the next high season, will also cover the entire industry, but will place a special emphasis on the fleet of foreign superyachts expected to arrive from November onwards to charter in Thailand over the winter – thanks to the new superyacht charter license.

Together, the two trade fairs will attract thousands of newly interested boat buyers from Bangkok and yacht charterers from all over the world once the pandemic is finally over, as well as the hundreds of companies that make up the recreational boating industry in Thailand and the region.

Since 2016, the Thailand Yacht Show has provided a professional platform for the world's leading boat brands, brokers, dealers, suppliers, and service providers in the recreational boating sector, as well as for luxury lifestyle products that complement the yachting world and its enthusiasts. Industry leaders can connect with numerous new buyers from the affluent target group interested in yachting but lacking prior experience, while simultaneously expanding their business network in Southeast Asia.

The 2022 Pattaya edition is already promising a large number of visitors, especially from Bangkok (who in the past rarely traveled to the various boat shows in Phuket). Highlights include the modernized Ocean Marina Yacht Club, a diving exhibition, live sailing and boat demonstrations, and test drives with high-quality charter yachts.

Participating in the Thailand Yacht Show offers you and your company a unique opportunity to increase brand awareness and credibility. Whether you want to establish your presence in the region or expand your business in this dynamic market, TYS provides a powerful platform to acquire new customers, nurture existing customer relationships, and further strengthen your business.

In addition to the exceptional selection of yachts – 22 are already booked and we expect over 50 – numerous well-known luxury products will be presented. A comprehensive program of family-friendly activities will run throughout the weekend. Visitors and exhibitors can look forward to live music, entertainment, various water sports, helicopter flights, and diving courses. From now on, we will be introducing new exhibitors and partners weekly and sharing important news about industry developments.

The dual-event format makes the Thailand Yacht Show larger, more representative of the entire industry, and significantly more accessible for visitors from across Thailand and exhibitors from all sectors. Thailand is the ideal destination for the Asian yachting community, and TYS is the long-term marketing platform for the region's yachting industry. We cordially invite you to be a part of it.