Phuket gets dream marina: changes for maritime tourism!
The Na Ranong family is selling a deep-water marina property in Phuket designed to promote maritime tourism and economic growth.

Phuket gets dream marina: changes for maritime tourism!
The Na Ranong family, one of Phuket's most influential families, is poised for a significant development: the sale of a deep-water marina property in Sapam Bay could not only change the maritime face of Phuket, but also the entire coastal region. Loud TTR Weekly The Na-Ranong family has contributed significantly to the island's transformation, including through Wichit Na-Ranong, who served as a former president of the Phuket Hotel Association. Previously known primarily for tin, Phuket has now developed into an exclusive holiday destination.
The sale covers an impressive area of 6.08 hectares, bordering the entire Andaman Sea coastline. The property offers space for 200 berths, as well as villas and a clubhouse. Loud Marina World If the marina is already equipped with a Marine Operating License, the development time could be shortened, which makes this project particularly attractive.
Economic opportunities for Phuket
The economic prospects are considerable. Each berth can create up to four jobs; with 200 berths, around 800 new, qualified jobs could be created. This represents an important step to revitalize Phuket's economy and ensure the island remains a top maritime tourism destination. The Government of Thailand has identified maritime tourism as a growth priority, supported by reforms that make it easier to charter superyachts in Thai waters.
The Na Ranong family plans to seek suitable investors to design a port that will be highly attractive to wealthy travelers. Krystal Prakaikaew Na-Ranong, owner of The Slate Phuket, highlights the increasing demand for yacht tourism and the excellent conditions for sailors in the Andaman Sea. Thailand's reputation as a world-class marina is growing louder Marina World increasingly consolidated, which is of great benefit to both tourists and local businesses.
A connector in the luxury ecosystem
The proposals for the new marina location are not only focused on immediate economic benefits, but also on creating a holistic luxury ecosystem in Phuket. In the context of the existing maritime offering, which already includes five marinas, Sapam Bay could rise to the top and exceed benchmarks such as those in an international comparison with marinas in Singapore or Pattaya.
The marina's potential is also reiterated by the local government, represented by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, who emphasizes how crucial it is to the growth of international tourism. Looking into the future, predicts the Government Phuket's tourism numbers will double by 2030, with maritime developments playing a key role in this.
With the Na Ranong family's move to sell part of their valuable waterfront, Phuket is on the cusp of a new era. Investors are invited to contribute their ideas for the development of the marina. A promising business that could not only expand Phuket's maritime panorama, but also have a lasting positive economic impact on the entire region.