ABOUT US
BOAT LAGOON YACHTING
With a total of 70 experienced staff throughout the region and 10 fulltime expatriate engineers and service team members, our team consists of boating enthusiasts from all over Thailand and the UK itself, each involved in a different area of our business operations, with the common denominator for our passion and pride of being able to share the unique experience of boating in South East Asia.
Our services include new yacht sales, pre-loved yachts, yacht charter, yacht management and the best after sales service you will find in South East Asia since 1995.
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Vrit Yongsakul
Email:vrit@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 81 979 9911
Having been brought up with boats and working in the boating industry for many years, Vrit spent over 14 years in the UK himself, Vrit maintains an active contact with the manufacturer, related companies and key personnel in the industry to ensure that the very best standard is adopted.
SENIOR SALES MANAGER
Paul Stamp
Email:paul@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 81 970 0691
Paul’s love for sailing brought him to Thailand in 2002 to compete in The King’s Cup regatta in Phuket, where he decided to call home in 2004 after being offered a position as an RYA sailing instructor. Over his 20 years living in Phuket, Paul has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in yacht sales, yacht charter, yacht management and has held roles with a number of Dealerships and Brokerage houses as General Manager and Company Director. As Senior Sales Manager, Paul will continue his passion to sell yachts, while also being the Brand Manager of Jeanneau.
HEAD OF BROKERAGE
Hugo Van Schaik
Email:hugo@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 62 623 9068
Hugo Van Schaik, our esteemed Head of Brokerage. With over 30 years of experience in watersports and hands-on yacht building, Hugo brings unparalleled expertise to our team. His extensive knowledge of superyachts makes him the ideal advisor for vessels over 100 feet. Connect with Hugo for top-tier guidance in your yachting endeavors.
SALES MANAGER
Alyona Minoret (Алёна Миноре)
Email:alyona@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 89 874 9944
Alyona has joined the Boat Lagoon Yachting team as Charter Broker and grew to a Yacht Manager position as a result of numerous successful yacht sales ranging from pre-owned to brand new yachts. She is dedicated to perfection, friendly and professional when it comes to anticipate and satisfy owners or guests needs. She has a wide knowledge of yachts, charters and destinations.
MANAGER
Apinya Waiwathana (Joy)
Email:apinya@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 92 289 9822
Joy is based in Bangkok and Pattaya. With a degree background in interior architecture, she sees a yacht as an architecture, a living space with your own choice of view. With her expertise, Joy strives to assist clients in attaining their ideal yachts.
SALES EXECUTIVE
Nontalee Pruchyawatin
Email:nontalee@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 80 398 7942
Nontalee has a unique combination of international work experience, having spent two years honing skills at the prestigious Banyan Tree Spa in Dubai. She has a service-oriented mindset and could also be an asset in customer-facing roles. Also, her network extends throughout Phuket’s business community, enabling her to facilitate meaningful sales collaborations. She is driven by a genuine passion for providing exceptional customer experiences.
HEAD OF MARKETING
Kornlak Kaewkulaya
Email:kornlak@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 95494 0464
With over 10 years of marketing experience in the luxury industry, Kornlak has worked for cars superbrands such as Bentley, Lamborghini and Jaguar Land Rover. She also has extensive experience in organising prestigious events for premium and affinity luxury brands for both Thailand and APAC. Kornlak envisions herself to use her experience and contribute to the company’s growth in the Southeast Asia region.
HEAD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
Sukulya Smithtanand
Email:customerservice@boatlagoonyachting.com
Tel:+66 81 958 3488
With 14 years of dedicated experience in customer service within the airline and hospitality sectors, Sukulya has had the privilege of contributing her expertise to esteemed organizations such as Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Oman Air, and Jetstar Airways. In addition to her extensive background in these industries, she has expanded her horizons by venturing into the automotive sector, as a CRM Manager with a focus on Mercedes-Benz Authorized Dealers. She a passion for enhancing customer experiences and driving excellence in customer relationship management.