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Revenue from foreign filmmaking peaked last year
Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» Government revenue from foreign movie makers peaked last year at 6.6 billion baht with US and Chinese film crews being the two biggest groups.
15m foreign visitors arrive by mid-year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2023
» Thailand has welcomed 15 million international arrivals within the first seven months of this year, according to deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.
Foreign film shoots yield B1.8bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2023
» More than 200 foreign films were shot in Thailand in the first half of this year, generating 1.84 billion baht in revenue, said Tipanan Sirichana, a deputy government spokeswoman, on Thursday.
Movie poster earns complaints
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» A poster for the movie sequel to the TV series Buppaesannivas (Love Destiny) is upsetting some Cambodian netizens for using the country's national lamduan flower.
Foreign actors to get tax exemptions
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2022
» Foreign actors shooting on location in Thailand will be granted a tax exemption, as a part of the government's bid to get more foreign filmmakers to shoot in the country.
Film director Ramai's mum seeks son's release
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/07/2022
» The mother of famous action film director and fight choreographer Ramai "Danny" Moriphan filed a request at Royal Thai Police Headquarters on Monday, pleading with officers to investigate his alleged abduction in Myanmar.
Big spenders sought to spur the economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2022
» A new committee will be formed to direct measures aimed at attracting more foreign visitors with high purchasing power to Thailand, the government said on Friday, as part of efforts to spur the local economy.
The sweet smell of success
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2022
» Though Thailand faces gloomy economic prospects with a surge in inflation, higher energy prices and persistent Covid outbreaks, a performance by Thai rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul at the Coachella Festival in California that was capped by her eating khao nieo mamuang (mango sticky rice) on stage went viral on social media, reigniting buzz over the influence of soft power.
Test & Go may be binned soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2022
» The government will next week consider scrapping the Test & Go entry scheme and Thailand Pass registration as it aims to pull in more visitors to help the tourism sector.
PM trumpets 'soft power' of Thai delights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2022
» The government is planning to use film and TV production to leverage the "soft power'' of the country's scenic nature and welcoming reputation to boost income, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana on Sunday.