A busy first day at 2018 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show

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Pattaya – Thai dignitaries, VIPs, media and the public enjoyed the first day of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show today where an impressive line-up of boats in-the-water and diverse exhibitor displays onshore showcased Pattaya and Thailand’s East Coast leisure market.

Held at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, the opening was presided over by Porames Ngampiches, Deputy of Mayor of Pattaya City, who commented that “Marine tourism is very important for Thailand, contributing significantly to local and national tourism as well as attracting new tourist markets to the kingdom.”

With a focus on diversity, there are exhibitors from many different sectors, including marine products, accessories, boat care products, marine fabrics, luxury properties, home products and more. These are complemented by new and brokerage boats from trailer boats to super-yachts, and everything in between. Also at this year’s show are water sport displays and activities, free kayak trials and yacht cruises, Jet Surf demonstrations and on Saturday and Sunday there is a Jet Surf Competition.

“Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show has always strived to showcase the diversity of Thailand’s marine industry and the uniqueness of the East Coast, and we hope through the show to introduce more people to the marine lifestyle and let them experience the spectacular cruising grounds and world-class marine facilities we have in this region,” commented Scott Finsten, Harbour Master of Ocean Marina Yacht Club, organisers of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show.

The seventh Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show takes place from 29th November to 2nd December at Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya and is open 11:00 – 19:00 (Thursday to Saturday) and 11:00 – 18:00 on Sunday. Entry is free to all.