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International Formalities: Double-Check the Requirements

Clearing into Thailand proved more complicated than expected for this cruising family. Despite following guidance from yacht clearance officials when submitting their arrival paperwork, a misunderstanding led to a chain...

Published 1 month ago
, Updated 1 month ago

Myanmar and the Mergui Archipelago: You Won't Know if You Don't Go

Speaking to Noonsite from his current destination in the Maldives, regular contributor James Ashwell noted the stark contrast between the crowded Langkawi-Phuket corridor and the pristine solitude of southern Myanmar....

Published 2 months ago

Thailand, Similan Islands: Navigation Hazard from Floating Shipping Containers

Source: Phuket News The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai MECC3) reported that one of the containers was sighted on March 31 after the Phang Nga Port Security...

Published 2 months ago
, Updated 2 months ago

Thailand: Severe Plankton Bloom Turns East Coast Seas Green

Source: The Nation Thailand Marine scientists say some areas in the Gulf of Thailand have more than 10 times the normal amount of plankton, turning the water a bright green...

Published 3 years ago
, Updated 5 months ago

Thailand: New rules for boat/yacht stays - with further updates

February 25, 2014: Thailand Boat Stays: Old system back in place. February 10, 2014: Original Report Unfortunately, rules are being tightened up by Bangkok Customs meaning that longer stays in...

Published 12 years ago
, Updated 5 months ago

Thailand, Phuket: One-stop yacht shop opens without a hitch

Governor Maitri Inthusut delivered the good news in a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday morning. “Chalong is now ready to be the maritime hub for all yachties. It will...

Published 12 years ago
, Updated 5 months ago

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