Thailand Opens Door for Phuket Yacht Charter for Foreign Superyachts

RESTRICTION LIFTS

The restriction formerly applied to superyacht charter vessels in Thailand changes.  It officially lifts.  This opens the door to foreign-flagged yachts.   Yachts can now charter in Thai waters.

ROYAL DECREE FROM THAI GOVERNMENT

In September, the Thai government issues a Royal Decree.  In specific, yachts can apply for a Superyacht Charter License for Thailand.  Only Thai-flagged yachts allowed to operate charters in the country’s territorial waters.  Foreign megayachts also restricted from beginning and ending their trips in Thai waters.  However, temporary entry was allowed.

According to Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters, the new license, in effect, has created a new destination for private yacht charter vacations. “We can now offer an exciting new cruising destination in Southeast Asia to our clients,” says Sheeder. “The decree will make it easier for charter yachts to relocate from the Med for the winter.”

THREE LICENSES GRANTED

Three licenses granted.  This in Bangkok on the same day of the decree issuance. The first license issued was granted to 41m OCEAN EMERALD, one of three identical charter yachts (OCEAN SAPPHIRE and OCEAN PEARL the others) well known in the Mediterranean.

THAILAND YACHT SHOW

In related news, Thailand’s Prime Minister has announced the new Thailand Yacht Show will take place at the Ao Po Grande Marina in Phuket in February 2016.  Located in Phang Nga Bay, the marina is undergoing major upgrades including berths for up to 200 yachts, a permanent breakwater, provisioning outlets (ideal for Thailand bareboat charter clients), and luxury condos overlooking the marina.

HOW TO RENT A YACHT CHARTER THAILAND?

For information on arranging a charter vacation in Thailand, email your request to us at info@1800yachtcharters.com, call us at 1-800-YACHTCHARTERS (1-800-922-4824), or use our convenient online form.  We look forward to working with you.

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About Jana Sheeder

Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters. Providing The Superyacht Experience(R) since 1976. Private luxury yacht charter vacations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, South Pacific, South Florida, Miami and The Keys, Italian Rivera, Belize. Megayacht charter company focused on generosity, Pay it Forward, Random Acts of Kindness, Giftivism, giving back to the ocean, to the needy, and the environment with every superyachting charter. Providing eco-friendly alternatives while on yacht charters and known for 6-star customer service, experience, and generosity. One of the original yacht charter companies.
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