Lido Lost, But So Long Scala? Apex Silent On Theater Fate

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

  

BANGKOK — Two endangered theaters in the heart of the city have rumored dates with the wrecking ball this year, and their owner is silent on a denial by the university landowner it is to blame.

 

Responding to complaints it is the villain in the demise of historic cinema palace Scala and independent art film house Lido, the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University issued an ambiguous statement on their fates, suggesting Scala may be spared – and any closure would be owner Apex’s decision.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/arts/2018/01/03/lido-lost-long-scala-apex-silent-theater-fate/

 

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I last went to Scala in 1993, lovely big cinema. I think Thais like the smaller ones, less rats. People are i feel going to the cinema less and less and these big ones will be hit the hardest with lost customers. Sign of the times.