The fourth edition of the Thailand International Boat Show will return from 15–18 January 2026, hosted at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.
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 2026, a strong exhibitor lineup is set to feature, with major yacht brands, including Beneteau, Prestige Yachts, Sunreef Yachts, Gulf Craft, and Excess, which will be showcased alongside multihulls from Fountaine Pajot, Leopard Catamarans, Lagoon, and the Max 48 SC.
Making its Asian Premiere, the Aquila 42 Coupe, presented by Primus Marine, will join the in-water display. The 40-metre superyacht SeaBear will host the event’s Superyacht Lounge, sponsored by Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous.
Ahead of the show, the Thailand Yachting Conference will also take place on 14 January 2026 at The Slate, Nai Yang Beach. The conference will gather leaders from the industry, government, marinas, and service providers to discuss the evolving landscape of boating, marine tourism, and the wider maritime economy in Thailand.
According to organisers, experts predict the Asia-Pacific luxury yacht segment is forecast to grow more than 11 per cent annually, indicating that Thailand is becoming a top destination David Hayes, CEO of JAND Events (organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show), emphasises: “Water-leisure and coastal tourism are now significant contributors to Thailand’s visitor economy, and the commercial impact around the marine sector is broader than many people realise.
“Growth in recreation, equipment, coastal property and marine services reflects changing consumer behaviour across the region, and the response from exhibitors this year has been strong – with on-land exhibition space already close to full. In-water, many of last year’s leading brands have returned, and the superyacht presence at the show signals confidence in the Asia market.”
The event aligns with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s ‘The New Thailand’ strategy, which is driving increased spending on water-based activities and coastal destinations.
Alongside the marine focus, exhibitors will include property developers such as Redwood Luxury Development, Above Patong, and Reignwood Park, as well as several premium lifestyle brands, highlighting the variety of opportunities emerging in Thailand’s water-based tourism economy.
