PUBLISHED : 23 Sep 2024 at 06:09
The Transport Ministry has eased its regulations to allow larger-size cruise ships, or super yachts, to trade in Thai waters to promote Thailand as an Asian marina hub.
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PUBLISHED : 23 Sep 2024 at 06:09
The Transport Ministry has eased its regulations to allow larger-size cruise ships, or super yachts, to trade in Thai waters to promote Thailand as an Asian marina hub.
Deputy Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Friday the Marine Department recently amended a regulation for super yacht and sports boat arrivals to support the current maritime situation and promote the marine tourism business.
“The regulation has been in place since August 2015. It needs to be revised to be consistent with the current situation. The regulation supports the government’s policy by focusing on wealthy foreign tourists,” she said.
“Thailand is set to become a regional centre for ocean tourism and cruise ship travel due to…