Scott Schaeffer, the executive of HBO’s series "The White Lotus," has praised Thailand as an ideal location for film production. This comes in the light of the recent choice of Koh Samui as the venue for producing the show's third season. Schaeffer was full of compliments for the local team's professionalism and recognized the support provided by the Ministry of Tourism & Sports, other relevant agencies, and the locals in making the production possible.

 

During a meeting with the Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanich, Schaeffer spoke highly of the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of Koh Samui, Phuket and other Thai islands, calling them some of the globe's top film locations. He also noted that government incentives were a compelling reason for HBO and Warner Bros.' decision to opt for Thailand, even stating these incentives were among the greatest in Asia.

 

Minister Sermsak anticipates that the series will help improve Thailand's global image and lure tourists to the film shoot locations. He predicts that by 2024, foreign film production could rake in revenue exceeding 7.5 billion baht. He further noted that tourism; resulting from the production of world-class films, continues to boost the Thai economy.

 

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-- 2024-06-24

 

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Is that because they don't don't have to worry about wearing a crash helmet like in the picture ? 

First two series were good

I would be quite happy staying at the four seasons for a few weeks free also ! 

Wasn't this announced months ago?

I have no idea about that show, but I really like Aubrey Plaza.

Let me know where she stays, maybe I can buy her a tequila. 😉

 

 

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I have no idea about that show, but I really like Aubrey Plaza.

Let me know where she stays

 

 

 

 

At the Plaza

OLD NEWS!

Very old news, in fact they have probably finished filming by now......

3 hours ago, bangkok19 said:

OLD NEWS!

 

2 hours ago, NotEinstein said:

Very old news, in fact they have probably finished filming by now......

 

Try reading the first paragraph.

The article is not about the film.

It is about how lovely Thailand and Koh Samui are and how great the people were that were looking after them.

 

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Scott Schaeffer, the executive of HBO’s series "The White Lotus," has praised Thailand as an ideal location for film production. This comes in the light of the recent choice of Koh Samui as the venue for producing the show's third season. Schaeffer was full of compliments for the local team's professionalism and recognized the support provided by the Ministry of Tourism & Sports, other relevant agencies, and the locals in making the production possible.

 

20 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Try reading the first paragraph.

The article is not about the film.

 

Yes, but this is the headline: 

 

"HBO Picks Thailand as Location for Season 3 of "The White Lotus""