Thai-llywood lights, camera, baht! 2023 sees record of 6.6 billion baht roll in from film shoots in Thailand

[webfact]

A record-breaking 6.6 billion baht was generated by over 466 film shoots in Thailand in 2023, marking an impressive 40% increase in revenue from the previous year. This remarkable upturn was largely credited to the production of high-budget films, including a blockbuster with a budget of 3 billion baht.

 

Jaturon Phakdeewanit, the head of the Tourism Department, noted the significant role of large-scale productions in driving up spending within the country’s local supply chain. Consequently, the department plans to continue its strategy of attracting major productions to the country.

 

The department anticipates revenue from film locations to increase by at least 5% this year, amounting to 6.9 billion baht. According to Jaturon, this target is quite attainable considering the growing interest from filmmakers in the UK, Hong Kong, China, and Europe. In addition, the department plans to promote more film roadshows in these markets.

 

Despite increased competition from other Southeast Asian countries for foreign film crews, Thailand remains a favoured destination. The country offers a variety of unique filming locations, from vibrant cities to serene temples and picturesque beaches. Moreover, it has professional crews, production teams, and competitive pricing, making it an attractive option for filmmakers.

 

by Alex Morgan

PHOTO: via Greenlight films

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-12

 

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[John Drake]

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

Moreover, it has professional crews, production teams, and competitive pricing, making it an attractive option for filmmakers.

 

Many, many freelancers out there. Too much competition. It's a race to the bottom in salaries and fees.

[mikebell]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The country offers a variety of unique filming locations, from vibrant cities to serene temples and picturesque beaches.

I think it's the vibrant cities that do the attracting.

[ozz1]

Does that include the x rated films

[fondue zoo]

 

If they offered the tax breaks as other countries do for film production etc they could attract some foreign film action.

[BigStar]

21 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

Many, many freelancers out there. Too much competition. It's a race to the bottom in salaries and fees.

 

All those vloggers flogging the same horses.

 

[nobodysfriend]

Thailand is still an exotic and attractive country .

Many like to see films ( partly ) produced here ...

Many dream of being able to live the good life here ...

Expats , be happy .

[kilt]

2 hours ago, fondue zoo said:

 

If they offered the tax breaks as other countries do for film production etc they could attract some foreign film action.

Thailands Tax incentives for foreign film production is currently at 20%

 

[newnative]

Read that the next season of The White Lotus will be filmed in Thailand.

[Seppius]

Latest one I saw, mainly filmed here, looking futurist in some shots

 

The Creator Movie (2023) utilized various filming locations, primarily in Thailand, covering cities like Kanchanaburi, Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, and Phitsanulok.

 

https://prodreel.com/where-was-it-filmed/the-creator-movie-2023/

 

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

7 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Does that include the x rated films

Judging from the OP photograph.....yes.