PM welcomes movies on rescue operation but calls for caution

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has no objection to Thai or foreign movie companies making movies about the Tham Luang rescue operation as it would  help enhance Thailand’s image, government spokesman Lt-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said today.

 

However, he said the prime minister would want to see such movie project  carefully considered. A national-level ad hoc panel to oversee the matter will be set up, he said.

 

The prime minister also thanked the Thai media for adhering to advice of psychiatrists and social welfare workers to stay away from the 13 Tham Luang cave survivors.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-welcomes-movies-rescue-operation-calls-caution/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-07-22

As long as Prayut can dip his greedy little corrupted hands into the money pot.

Edited July 21, 20187 yr by TumblinDice

Would be no surprise if foreign film companies are already at the pre production stage, committe or no committe.

This is a story of worldwide interest.

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

Members of the Thai and foreign media have been asked not to interview any of the 12 Wild Boars young footballers or face legal that could lead to a six-month imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 60,000 baht

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/media-warned-interviewing-wild-boars-boys-face-legal-action/

I'm sure the threats of imprisonment for interviewing the kids will just make film-makers realise any films will made outside Thailand.

 

'.... as [a film] can help enhance Thailand's image', says the Leader.

 

Oh my God, I am just so, so sick of this stupid, petty, self-regarding, brainless nationalism. Never mind about the boys, their fortitude, courage and endurance as human beings  -  no, it has to all be about 'Thailand's image'.

 

 

 

Edited July 22, 20187 yr by Eligius

9 minutes ago, Eligius said:

'.... as [a film] can help enhance Thailand's image', says the Leader.

 

Oh my God, I am just so, so sick of this stupid, petty, self-regarding, brainless nationalism. Never mind about the boys, their fortitude, courage and endurance as human beings  -  no, it has to all be about 'Thailand's image'.

 

Interesting, as a third of the team aren't even Thai.

 

Edited July 22, 20187 yr by bluesofa

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

I'm sure the threats of imprisonment for interviewing the kids will just make film-makers realise any films will made outside Thailand.

 

Yes this is how they encourage foreign investment.

Although I strongly object to such a movie, however, I would only CONSENT on the condition all proceeds go to charities and no one or organisation etc benefits from this movie ?

Cast Prayuth as the inept coach who as a local presumably familiar with the weather conditions prevailing during the rainy season nevertheless leads the teenagers entrusted to him into a largely unexplored cave without blinking an eyelid. This prestigious role will undoubtedly do wonders for enhancing Prayuth's image.

This man has no stomach for the truth.  He is a terrible role model for Thailand.  He and others are tarnishing what would otherwise be a story that would put Thailand in a good light.   

Well little p you are a great advert for Thailand.... Not.

The dipstick thinks that by threatening the media they will listen, if he thinks he can control what individuals here can do then he has definitely lost the plot.

I lived in Hollywood almost all my life.

 

The "PM" has no idea how much Hollywood's Marxist Communist hates the military of any country. and any one with a even slightly right of center political view.

 

Any film about the Cave rescue will start with the coup and then have a graphic that says "four years later".

 

and it will be shot in the Philippines.

 

 

Edited July 22, 20187 yr by NCC1701A

Let's all chant and burn tons of incense he didn't propose to write the script and background music.

When Hollywood puts a special emphasis on those 'stateless' kids, the PM and his cabinet and their committees will have a cow.  Expect a decently made movie to be produced and filmed outside of Thailand.  I doubt that activist Hollywood is going to wai to the junta's commands.

Edited July 22, 20187 yr by connda

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has no objection to Thai or foreign movie companies making movies about the Tham Luang rescue operation

No objection? You have no choice. It has nothing to do with you. 

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

 

The "PM" has no idea how much Hollywood's Marxist Communist hates the military of any country. and any one with a even slightly right of center political view.

 

and it will be shot in the Philippines.

 

 

Quite a number of Hollywood directors have no problem at all taking the money and advice of the US military when it comes to make movies about the Irak war, for example.

 

Some of these movies, involving famous names, have even been denounced as pure propaganda!

 

As for the cave movie, it could be shot anywhere, but without formal consent of the concerned parties, the producers would not be able to use any of the real names, something that would severely damage the authenticity of the movie...

2 hours ago, Mickmouse1 said:

Although I strongly object to such a movie, however, I would only CONSENT on the condition all proceeds go to charities and no one or organisation etc benefits from this movie ?

Unfortunately most charities are known to "rake-off" a higher proportion of their "gifts" than even the Thai authorities seem to manage.

Any proceeds should go DIRECTLY to the people involved, including (but not limited to) the kids, the rescuers, and the other supporting personnel.  What they then choose to do with it is obviously up to them.

Oh, and I bet he will order the scenes with him in it as showing him the most caring person in the world when it comes to blasting a microphone in from of the parents faces 30cm away. This Government and regime has to go. 

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

I lived in Hollywood almost all my life.

 

The "PM" has no idea how much Hollywood's Marxist Communist hates the military of any country. and any one with a even slightly right of center political view.

 

Any film about the Cave rescue will start with the coup and then have a graphic that says "four years later".

 

and it will be shot in the Philippines.

 

Possibly shot in Malaysia:

1. They just voted out an awful government

2. They have some to the worlds largest and longest caves

3. Pinewood is there and eager for projects

4. Plenty of Thais living there already

5. It is not junta controlled Thailand

6. It will probably end up being cheaper to make there anyway, as there will far to many in Thailand with their hand out. 

 

How little little p knows about the outside world is mind numbing.  And as you know, those in Hollywood know how to exercise their options. 

2 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

Possibly shot in Malaysia:

1. They just voted out an awful government

2. They have some to the worlds largest and longest caves

3. Pinewood is there and eager for projects

4. Plenty of Thais living there already

5. It is not junta controlled Thailand

6. It will probably end up being cheaper to make there anyway, as there will far to many in Thailand with their hand out. 

 

How little little p knows about the outside world is mind numbing.  And as you know, those in Hollywood know how to exercise their options. 

Quite right. And it wouldn't be the first time for Malaysia (or the Philippines) to stand in as "Thailand" in a movie production. After all, the Thailand Film Office insists on "reviewing the script" (as in: deleting or rewriting each and every line that it deems critical of the country even to the slightest degree and which doesn't describe all aspects in flaming colors) before greenlighting any film project. And even then foreign film crews constantly have "government minders" breathing down their necks, ensuring that the by-now-sanitized script is strictly followed.

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

I lived in Hollywood almost all my life.

 

The "PM" has no idea how much Hollywood's Marxist Communist hates the military of any country. and any one with a even slightly right of center political view.

 

Any film about the Cave rescue will start with the coup and then have a graphic that says "four years later".

 

and it will be shot in the Philippines.

 

 

They're not Marxist communists, dude. Those there with money aren't about to give that up. The phrase "limousine liberals" would be a better fit. 

10 hours ago, rooster59 said:

However, he said the prime minister would want to see such movie project  carefully considered. A national-level ad hoc panel to oversee the matter will be set up, he said.

He jests. Assuming a film company actually sees commercial benefit in producing a film, they wouldn't be concerned with little details such as using the actual site for filming. So the PM's opinion will be of little concern.

4 hours ago, rkidlad said:

No objection? You have no choice. It has nothing to do with you. 

Absolutely and will he also understand Poetic Licence , the only thing any6 Thai government could do is to Ban the Movie in Thailand if made and they do not like iot but Hollywood or toher international film studios will not ask nor will they ever abide by a movie overseen by any Government ,`.let alone this Thai one 

13 hours ago, Thailand said:

Would be no surprise if foreign film companies are already at the pre production stage, committe or no committe.

This is a story of worldwide interest.

Please this one has a National Level ad hoc Panel not a committee ! already to many committees in Thailand ha !

A committee set up; that sounds like a lot of wages; probably more than those who are more deserving will get.

 

 

15 hours ago, rooster59 said:

The prime minister also thanked the Thai media for adhering to advice of psychiatrists and social welfare workers to stay away from the 13 Tham Luang cave survivors.

So the international communities Behaved Badly. Maybe there is a comedy movie in this one. It could be called "Getting fined outside the cave" or something to that effect.

It will be shot in the Philippines or Vietnam ,due to red tape and graft. The cave scenes all CGI.

No chance for the big names to get their face in the trough, sorry, and mostly non Thai actors.

10 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

and it will be shot in the Philippines.

 

 

 

My first thought when the regime started on the "editorial control" path.

9 hours ago, Brunolem said:

but without formal consent of the concerned parties, the producers would not be able to use any of the real names, something that would severely damage the authenticity of the movie...

 

So all the Thai characters get a different Thai name.

 

And the audience outside Thailand cares........or even notices?

 

 

 

 

Edited July 22, 20187 yr by Enoon

14 hours ago, Eligius said:

'.... as [a film] can help enhance Thailand's image', says the Leader.

 

Oh my God, I am just so, so sick of this stupid, petty, self-regarding, brainless nationalism. Never mind about the boys, their fortitude, courage and endurance as human beings  -  no, it has to all be about 'Thailand's image'.

 

 

 

Thailand’s image you just gotta luv it. 

As for the cave movie, it could be shot anywhere, but without formal consent of the concerned parties, the producers would not be able to use any of the real names, something that would severely damage the authenticity of the movie...

Why would that be?
Unauthorized documentaries are written and filmed and set to stage plays all the time.

Worst they could do is charge the producers with Defamation or “violation of the computer crimes act”. Applicable in Thailand only of course, and ban it from being shown, in Thailand.





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