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Bangkok Film Festival Spotlights Cinema as Soft Power
Published on 10/10/2025
» Amid rapid changes in technology and audience behaviour that continue to challenge the entertainment industry, the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 returns in full force. The festival serves as a major platform connecting filmmakers, investors, distributors, and audiences through diverse activities, including international film screenings and “Talad Nang,” a key marketplace where content creators can meet producers, distributors and investors from Thailand and abroad. This year’s highlight is a collaboration with BrandThink to organise a series of seminars led by experts, exploring cinema’s evolving role as soft power. The discussions highlight how film is not just a source of entertainment, but a strategic driver of the economy, culture, and communication. They also open perspectives on how Thai content can expand to the global stage, inspire audiences, and fuel long-term growth in the creative economy.
Turn on, tune out
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/10/2025
» There's nothing remotely original about the plot of Netflix's new romantic comedy French Lover. A self-absorbed movie star meets a down-on-her-luck "ordinary" woman who teaches him the true meaning of life.
New movies out this week: Oct 9-15
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2025
» New releases and old favourites that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Cinema as a bridge
Life, Published on 04/10/2025
» Cinema has always been more than just entertainment. It is a mirror of national culture, a powerful channel of dialogue and a bridge that connects people across continents. In the 21st century, when international relations are often seen through the prism of politics and economics, cultural diplomacy -- and especially cinema -- offers a unique opportunity to speak directly to hearts and minds.
Army slams 'provocative' gunfire
News, Published on 28/09/2025
» The Second Army Region has accused Cambodian troops of provoking clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border after having set up cameras in advance to record the Thai reaction which they hoped to portray as Thai soldiers breaking the ceasefire.
Film festival a boon for Silk Road
News, Published on 27/09/2025
» This year, the Belt and Road Initiative celebrates 12 years of cooperation between over 150 countries. Beyond trade and infrastructure, its heartbeat lies in bringing people closer together.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 19-25
Guru, Published on 19/09/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
'Lahn Mah' sweeps Suphannahong Awards with nine wins
Online Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The 2024 Thai film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah) dominated the 33rd Suphannahong National Film Awards on Sunday, claiming nine accolades including Best Picture and Best Actor for Putthipong “Billkin” Assaratanakul.
On top of the world in Kathmandu
Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/09/2025
» I was sorry to read about the unrest in Kathmandu this week. As a kid in the UK during the 1950s I used to daydream about far away places with strange-sounding names. One of those places was Kathmandu.