| The choice of yacht charter in Thailand is wide and | | | | great shopping. From Phuket there is immediate |
| includes; bareboat yacht charter, luxury crewed yacht | | | | access to sailing in stunning scenery and literally |
| charter, skippered yacht charter, monohull and | | | | hundreds of isolated yacht anchorages from which to |
| catamaran charter and both sail and motor yacht | | | | choose. |
| charter. | | | | The Thai people are legendary for their welcome: |
| Many of beautiful islands of Thailand are only | | | | Thailand is often called the " Land of Smiles". The |
| accessible by sea and a yacht charter is a great way | | | | cuisine of Thailand is probably one of the best in the |
| to explore this area. The main yacht charter area is | | | | world and eating out is so cheap that there is no |
| amongst the islands of the Andaman Sea. | | | | temptation to cook on the yacht. Thailand is a |
| Different indigenous cultures have existed in Thailand | | | | romantic and alluring destination for any yacht charter |
| since the time of the Baan Chiang culture. Due to its | | | | holiday. |
| geographical location, Thai culture has always been | | | | The international airport on Phuket offers direct |
| greatly influenced by India and China as well as the | | | | connections to many international destinations in |
| neighbouring cultures of south east Asia. The first | | | | addition to connecting flights from Bangkok. Thai is |
| Thai state is traditionally considered to be the | | | | the official language and but English is spoken widely. |
| Buddhist kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238. A | | | | The currency is the Thai. US Dollars are used |
| century later, the larger Siamese kingdom of | | | | extensively. Major credit cards may be accepted in |
| Ayutthaya overshadowed Sukhothai's power. | | | | hotels, restaurants and some shops. |
| Ayuthaya fell in 1767 to Burmese forces. The current | | | | Thailand has two distinct seasons. From November to |
| era of Thai history began in 1782 following the | | | | April the weather is consistently sunny and dry with |
| establishment of Bangkok as capital of the Chakri | | | | temperatures at around 30°C degrees. The |
| dynasty under King Rama I the Great. | | | | predominantly light to moderate northeast winds are |
| European powers began travelling to Thailand in the | | | | ideal for sailing. From May to October the southwest |
| 16th century. Despite European pressure, Thailand is | | | | winds pick up and are sometimes quite strong with |
| the only Southeast Asian country never to have | | | | occasional squalls. Weather conditions during this |
| been colonized by a European power. Despite this, | | | | period are generally good. Although you can expect |
| Western influence led to many reforms in the 19th | | | | rain showers but they tend to be short lived. Winds |
| century and major concessions to British trading | | | | blow from 5-20 knots over the two seasons. |
| interests. This included the loss of the three southern | | | | Phang Nga Bay is a typical Thai yacht anchorage with |
| provinces, which later became Malaysia's three | | | | the stunning sea-mountains that rise vertically out of |
| northern states. | | | | turquoise waters. Numerous safe anchorages are |
| In 1932, a bloodless revolution resulted in a new | | | | available in the sheltered bay. Use a tender or dinghy |
| constitutional monarchy. During the war, Thailand was | | | | to explore the small coves, intriguing caves and inland |
| allied with Japan. Yet after the war, it became an ally | | | | lakes. |
| of the United States. Thailand then went through a | | | | The waters around the islands off Krabi are crystal |
| series of coups d'état, but eventually | | | | clear. Although Krabi can be crowded, its beaches are |
| progressed towards democracy in the 1980s | | | | stunning. Phra Nang beach is particularly dramatic with |
| Thailand, Phuket and the Andaman Sea have gained a | | | | its mountainous rock pillars that tower over creating |
| reputation for being a top yacht charter destination. | | | | one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. |
| There is an abundance of islands to visit, some | | | | The Koh Dam Group is suitable for an overnight stop. |
| developed but most not. Several national parks and | | | | Koh Dam Khwan has a beautiful sandy split beach |
| reefs offer great opportunities for diving and fishing. | | | | that is only revealed at mid tide. This is a lovely spot |
| Most of these picturesque islands of the Andaman | | | | to anchor off and enjoy a few secluded hours with |
| Sea are accessible by boat alone and a yacht charter | | | | nothing else around. |
| is one of the few ways to see them. | | | | The Phi Phi Islands are among the most spectacular |
| Yacht charter in Thailand is relatively easy and | | | | of Thailand with their magnificent scenery, secluded |
| relaxing with well charted waters, small tidal ranges, | | | | bays and white sandy beaches. Enjoy the restaurants |
| an absence of strong currents, and an abundance of | | | | and live entertainment offered on the island. |
| sheltered yacht anchorages with excellent holding | | | | Langkawi with its 99 surrounding islands is a paradise |
| ground. Sailing conditions are close to perfect all year | | | | that longs to be discovered. Tourism has is on the |
| round. Basic necessities like fuel, water, fresh produce | | | | increase. Only 4 of these islands are inhabited. If you |
| and provisions are readily available and may be found | | | | are looking for an idyllic isolated experience these are |
| on many of the islands. The waters are teeming with | | | | the perfect cruising grounds for you. A one way |
| fish which you can catch yourself or which you can | | | | yacht charter from Phuket requires 10 days and |
| buy or barter for with fishermen. Most of the islands | | | | crew. |
| will also have inexpensive restaurants where you can | | | | Diving in Thailand is great. The waters of the |
| enjoy Thailand's great cuisine. | | | | Andaman Sea are filled with a wonderful diversity of |
| Thai cuisine blends five fundamental tastes: sweet, | | | | marine life, including coral and some of old shipwrecks |
| spicy, sour, bitter and salty. Some common | | | | for diving enthusiasts to discover. Lots of boats |
| ingredients used in Thai cuisine include garlic, chillies, | | | | equipped with scuba diving equipment and many |
| lime juice, lemon grass, and fish sauce. The staple | | | | diving centres around the Islands. |
| food in Thailand is rice, particularly the jasmine variety | | | | There are several well known sailing regattas in |
| rice, also known as Hom Mali rice, which is included in | | | | Thailand; Visit in December and join in the |
| almost every meal. | | | | celebrations surrounding the annual Phuket King's Cup |
| Phuket has emerged as a leader in Thailand's thriving | | | | Regatta that attracts some of the best world's |
| tourism industry. As the hub of the Andaman Sea | | | | yachtsmen. With a range of yacht classes from |
| and Thailand's largest island, Phuket is the perfect | | | | racing yachts, sport boats, cruisers and classics. QBE |
| base for a yacht charter. There are beautiful remote | | | | Phang bay Regatta, held annually over Chinese New |
| islands and beaches, crystal clear waters, fascinating | | | | Year, is Phuket's newest Regatta. It is fast gaining a |
| geography in addition to restaurants, nightlife and | | | | reputation as one of the most fun Regattas in Asia. |