ABOUT US

BOAT LAGOON YACHTING

Boat Lagoon Yachting is one of Asia’s largest and most reputable yacht importation, distribution, and after-sales service organisations, representing some of the world’s most prestigious yacht brands. Our strength comes from owning the most extensive after-sales service and yacht maintenance facilities in Southeast Asia. Boat Lagoon Yachting is unique among the region’s yacht distribution companies because of its massive investment in outstanding technical service and maintenance facilities. It is an investment that assures every client years of relaxing use of their luxury yacht.
  • Wide regional network covering Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Maldives – ready to support clients wherever they cruise
  • 70 experienced staff throughout the region
  • 10 fulltime expatriate engineers and service team members
  • Proven-reliable with hundreds boats sold and on the water in the region ownership of massive, 13-hectare, US$35 million boatyard and maintenance facilities and a 112 hectare marina
  • Established for more than 30 years

MANAGERS

Vrit Yongsakul | GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

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.

Richard Allen | Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Richard Allen

Email: richard@boatlagoonyachting.com

Tel: +66 98 031 2757

Richard Allen joins Boat Lagoon Yachting as Chief Executive Officer, bringing over 25 years of international experience in yacht sales, charter, and business development. Based in Hong Kong, Asia for the past 12 years and latterly as the Chief Operating Officer at Simpson Marine he managed and oversaw the sale of that company to Sanlorenzo and restructuring of the business.

Prior to that, he served as Sales Manager for renowned European yacht brands including Monte Carlo Yachts, Beneteau, and Lagoon. His earlier career includes a decade with Ancasta International in the UK and several years with Sunsail, establishing a strong foundation in both brokerage and leisure yacht charter. Richard’s appointment marks a significant step in Boat Lagoon Yachting’s ongoing growth and dedication to providing world-class service across Asia.

Hasan Basar - DIRECTOR / PARTNER

DIRECTOR / PARTNER

Hasan Basar

Email: hasan@boatlagoonyachting.com

Tel: +66 81 836 6455

Mark Pyle | GROUP SERVICE & SALES SUPPORT DIRECTOR

GROUP SERVICE & SALES SUPPORT DIRECTOR

Mark Pyle

Email: mark@boatlagoonyachting.com

Tel: +44 79 1285 1902

Alister Brunskill | Country Head, Singapore

Country Head, Singapore (Sales)

Alister Brunskill

Email: alister@boatlagoonyachting.com

Tel: +65 9126 8806

Having spent 6 years at the Princess shipyard in Plymouth UK as the International Sales Manager, Alister took the decision to join our retail front. Having been brought up in South East Asia and his experience of working at the shipyard are invaluable assets to our International Sales team.

Kornlak Kaewkulaya | HEAD OF MARKETING

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.

Stephen Thomas | HEAD, SERVICE AND AFTERSALES - THAILAND

HEAD, SERVICE AND AFTERSALES – THAILAND

Stephen Thomas

Email: stephen@boatlagoonyachting.com

Tel: +66 81 891 9656

Stephen has come to us from the UK where he was employed at the Princess Yachts factory. His responsibility has been the installation of drive systems and other machinery in the new boat lines. This experience enables him to provide excellent engineering support to our customers.

Tomasz Mielczarek | HEAD – AFTERSALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE – SINGAPORE

HEAD – AFTERSALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE – SINGAPORE

Tomasz Mielczarek

Email: tomasz@boatlagoonyachting.com

Tel: +65 9030 1831

Tomasz joined us in 2016 bringing 10 years of boat building experience and exposure at the Princess Yachts shipyard, where he acquired knowledge of various trades and skills in all technical aspects of Princess engineering design. Now as senior member of Boat Lagoon Yachting family, with extensive South East Asia marine industry knowledge Tomasz is focused on meeting and delivery customer satisfaction.