Tourism Department: Thailand earns Bt799mn from foreign film productions

 

 

BANGKOK, 1 May 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Tourism disclosed that revenue from foreign film productions shot in Thailand generated 799 million baht in the first quarter of 2018. 

The Director-General of the Department of Tourism, Anan Wongbenjara, Department Director General Anan Wongbencharat, a total of 224 films were shot in the country last quarter, with China as the top film producer, followed by India and the United States. Last year, Thailand made 3.074 billion baht from 810 foreign film productions . 

Mr. Anan said Thailand is considered one of the popular countries for international film productions. 

He said revenue from foreign film productions is also distributed to local communities to stimulate the economy.

 

-- nnt 2018-05-01

That sounds great. Good job.

 

When they gonna sue them for additional 100M per piece? Like those from "The Beach"

Edited May 1, 20188 yr by NutsMango

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The Department of Tourism disclosed that revenue from foreign film productions shot in Thailand generated 799 million baht in the first quarter of 2018. 

 

Was Nong Nat in any of those movies yet?

2 hours ago, NutsMango said:

That sounds great. Good job.

 

When they gonna sue them for additional 100M per piece? Like those from "The Beach"

 

Clever strategy to get the film studios onside. Thainess.

 

 

Where is that cash going?