Thailand Boat Show names Phuket Yacht Haven as permanent venue

The Thailand International Boat Show has received investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, which has been named as the permanent venue for the annual show going forward.

Phuket Yacht Haven Marina is the largest in Phuket, with over 330 berths, including capacity for superyachts up to 100 metres. Phuket Yacht Haven Marina is also progressing plans for additional onshore facilities, including lifestyle amenities, dining outlets, upgrades to The Deck restaurant and new visitor attractions.

In 2024, the organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show and the Thailand Boat Festival partnered to host a single, combined, boat show in Phuket.

According to David Hayes, chief executive officer of show organiser Jand Events, the Thailand International Boat Show’s relocation to Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in 2025, from the previous location of Royal Phuket Marina, provided additional space for onshore and in-water displays and enabled a broader visitor programme.

For Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, the investment forms part of wider plans to expand its role in Thailand’s yachting market.

“This is a strategic investment in the future of the show and the industry,” says Hayes. “We’re seeing strong positive momentum in Thailand, including recent progress around the superyacht licence, which signals the country’s growing commitment to marine tourism.

“The opportunity now is to translate that into a broader, more inclusive industry platform – one that spans superyachts, leisure boating and onshore lifestyle – and Phuket Yacht Haven Marina provides the scale, flexibility and long-term foundation to support that growth as we build towards creating the biggest and best boat show in Asia Pacific.”

“This partnership is about raising the standard of what a marina and boat show experience can be in Thailand,” says Juraibon Phataraprasit, managing director of Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. “Our continued development – particularly onshore – is focused on enhancing the overall experience for yacht owners, guests and visitors. Together with the Thailand International Boat Show, we are working towards creating a world-class platform that reflects Thailand’s potential on the global stage.”

The fifth Thailand International Boat Show is due to take place from 14-17 January 2027 at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. The Thailand Yachting Conference is due to take place on 13 January 2027 at The Slate, Nai Yang Beach.