M Vision Public Company Limited, a prominent developer of experience-driven platforms encompassing accommodation, travel, and lifestyle activities, has officially inaugurated the Thailand Boat Festival 2026, an international exhibition dedicated to the yachting and marine lifestyle sectors. This prestigious event is scheduled from 15–18 January 2026 and is being hosted at the Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina, a premier world-class marina destination in Thailand, with the explicit objective of reinforcing Thailand’s strategic position as a preeminent regional hub for yacht and marine tourism within Southeast Asia.
The opening ceremony was formally presided over by Mr. Kanit Yongsakul, Founder of Phuket Boat Lagoon Co., Ltd., who delivered the introductory remarks and extended a gracious welcome to all exhibitors and distinguished guests from both domestic and international origins. This was succeeded by a commemorative photographic session featuring esteemed representatives from both the governmental and private sectors. Notable attendees included Mr. Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization; Miss Eurblap Sriphiromya Executive Director, Tourism Product Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT); MissWajanan Silpawornwiwat Executive Director, Southern Region, Tourism Authority of Thailand; Mr. Chalas Disataporn Director of Tourism Creation Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand; Mrs. Rungtip Bookkhuntod Director of Secretariat and International Relations Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand; and Miss Siriwan Seeharach Director of TAT Phuket; alongside key representatives from M Vision Public Company Limited, the official organizer for the Thailand Boat Festival 2026.
The Thailand Boat Festival 2026 features an extensive and comprehensive display of leading yacht brands, presented through both in-water and on-land exhibitions. Furthermore, the event offers a thorough showcase of marine-related products and services, including, but not limited to, boating apparatus, advanced marine technology, water-based recreational pursuits, specialized marine tourism offerings, and upscale lifestyle products. The exhibition is strategically targeted at a sophisticated clientele, including yacht owners, prospective investors, industry professionals, and high-net-worth travelers from both the domestic and international spheres.
In addition, the festival incorporates a series of activities adhering to international standards, meticulously designed to foster robust business networking and elevate the global profile of Thailand’s marine industry. Key events include focused Business & Lifestyle Networking sessions, an exclusive Gala Evening, and a distinctive fashion presentation by JASPAL, which interprets contemporary fashion through the lens of a global marine lifestyle.
As a crucial component of its strategic knowledge-sharing initiative, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be hosting two specialized seminar sessions during the course of the festival to facilitate the exchange of pertinent insights and delineate future strategic directions for the advancement of Thailand’s marine tourism sector : “Unlocking Thailand’s Potential as a Leading Marine Tourism Destination in Southeast Asia” on 15:30 pm, 16 January 2026 and “IMT-GT as a Dream Destination for a Quality Yacht Experience” on 15:30 pm, 17 January 2026, Both scholarly sessions will convene at the White House Conference Room, Zone A, and are accessible to all officially registered festival attendees.
The core mandates of the Thailand Boat Festival 2026 are to enhance Thailand’s international reputation as a regional and global epicenter for yacht tourism, to stimulate profound economic activity in Phuket and adjacent regions through the influx of high-quality tourism, to cultivate substantial business opportunities for yacht operators and affiliated marine industries, and to augment global recognition of Thailand as a principal destination for discerning premium travelers and international capital investors.
The event is anticipated to generate considerable economic circulation at both the national and provincial levels, driven by expenditure from both Thai and international visitors, thereby reaffirming Phuket’s fundamental role as the primary gateway to world-class marine tourism experiences.
The Thailand Boat Festival 2026 functions as a strategic and synergistic platform that seamlessly integrates technological innovation, premium lifestyle offerings, and commercial opportunities with Thailand’s established formidable tourism infrastructure, thus propelling the nation toward unequivocally becoming a truly international marine tourism destination.
