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Boat Regulations and Registry in Thailand

Below is a quick summary of which yacht registrations you can obtain in Thailand as well as information about registering your vessel outside of Thailand whilst being based in the country – i.e Langkawi Registry, Singapore Registry, Cook Island, etc. In this section, we will also cover the new Superyacht Charter License and relevant legislations.

Boat Regulations

Navigating Thailand’s Murky Undercurrents

 

A quick word to the wise. Although great efforts have been made to encourage boat owners to come to Thailand, reliable information from official sources are hard to come by. The Thailand Marine Guide strongly recommends that captains and / or boat owners contact verified and reputable yacht management companies and yacht agencies before their arrival to avoid any unwelcome surprises.
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Thai Yacht Registration

When registering your yacht privately in Thailand you will be placed in the sports and recreation category. If you intend to charter you will need a commercial entity with your registry.

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Int'l Yacht Registration

If you enter Thailand as a foreign registered yacht, you will receive a date that you need to leave the country or extend. You can also change yacht registry in Thailand by leaving the country and re-entering.

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Superyacht Charter License

The new Superyacht Charter License is a monumental boost to Thailand’s nascent superyacht industry. Superyachts can now spend time in Thailand whilst legally chartering their vessel at VAT per charter rather than the VAT of the vessel.

Find out more information about the various types of yacht registrations availbale in Thailand below:

Thai Yacht Registration

More information coming soon.

International Yacht Registration

More information coming soon.

Superyacht Charter License

In 2022, the Thai Government introduced the new Foreign Charter license, which will allow foreign-flagged yachts of 30 metres and above to operate charters within Thai waters, without having to pay the VAT of the value of their yacht. Instead, superyachts will only have to pay VAT from the revenue it generates during its stay in Thai waters. This is a huge game changer and will surely generate massive growth for the numerous businesses and employees in the Thai marine tourism industry.

 

The new licenses are issued by the Ministry of Transport and can be applied through various agents.

Boating Licenses

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Immigration

All visitors coming to Thailand by yacht must submit a Special Tourist Visa (STV) upon arrival.

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Restricted Areas

Some of Thailand’s myriad islands and cruising grounds are restricted and anchorage prohibited.

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