Phuket’s bold plan to host the Thailand Yacht Show is just the start
From Bangkok Post, 22 September 2015
The government is gearing up efforts to make Thai waters more attractive for cruise tourism and foreign yachts, as part of a plan to promote the country as the marina hub of Asean.
The Marine Department is loosening boat regulations to make it easier for yacht and superyacht owners to dock in Thai waters, says its director-general, Chula Sookmanop.
The prime targets are yacht owners coming from Mediterranean and Caribbean seas, who want to escape cold weather there during the winter, he said.
The owners will be allowed to stay longer in Thailand and will become eligible to receive some tax incentives, he added. One of the new regulations allows foreign-flagged superyachts — those over 30m long — to obtain permits to run businesses serving tourists in Thai waters, Mr Chula said. They are, however, required to have insurance and be guaranteed for Thai juristic persons.
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