Phuket Was Voted ‘asia’s Maritime Capital’

[NBT TV Phuket]

The Royal Phuket Marina have informed Andaman News of more details on Phuket just being been named as ‘Asia’s Maritime Capital’ at the 3rd Christofle Asia Boating Awards – a prestigious accolade that also acknowledges Thailand ’s remarkable post-tsunami recovery. Phuket was devastated by the 2004 tsunami but attracted the popular vote among 20 judges, who rewarded Phuket for its first-class boating facilities, which include modern marinas, state-of-the-art boatyards and prime chartering. The awards ceremony, which was held in Bangkok last Friday, recognised Thailand’s leading boating community. The annual Phuket King’s Cup sailing regatta also won Yachting Event of the Year, while Phuket-based Asia Marine Company carried off the Best Asia-Based Charter Company award. Adkom Media Group, organiser of the awards, is also publisher of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines.

from Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) + Radio Thailand FM90.5 Phuket City, both broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, 8.30am & later on Phuket Cable TV Channel 1, May 2007 (not yet broadcast) & www.Thaisnews.com {Our news text and mini-videos can be freely copied, but give credit to Andaman News TV11 Phuket or contact [email protected]}