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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Government urged to listen to creative sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2025
» As the direction of Thailand's creative industry -- better known as soft power -- remains uncertain, an industry source suggests the government listen to professionals from within the industry.
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.
New movies out this week: Oct 2-8
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/10/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand, including highlights from the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025
Blueprint for global success
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) was established as a result of the success of Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which develops cultural and entertainment content that can achieve global influence and lead to economic benefits. THACCA aims to drive Thailand's creative economy in 14 industries including film, TV series, festivals, art and sports.
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
Gulf of Thailand overlapping claim negotiators 'await parliament's nod'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2025
» A new Joint Technical Committee (JTC) has not yet been formed to negotiate with Cambodia on the maritime dispute as the government cannot act without parliament's consent, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Monday.
Sands shift for Thai drama productions
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/11/2024
» TV dramas and series are key creative industry products the Thai government plans to support based on their potential to enhance the country's economic development.
Film, TV industries face shortage of creative talent
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/10/2024
» As the government is striving to promote the creative sector, the industry is facing a shortage of creative talent in the film and series sectors.
Senate set to meet next week
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/07/2024
» The new Senate is scheduled to meet for the first time next Tuesday to elect the speaker and deputies after being sworn in, according to the Senate Secretariat.