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Ministry hails successful 'Unseen Thai Thai' initiative
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Culture Ministry says its key frameworks to boost the creative economy have succeeded in using cultural assets as an economic and social driver, with projected annual revenue circulation of 4.6 billion baht from incentives supporting film productions in Thailand.
Unesco recognition sought for Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand will push to have the Loy Krathong tradition placed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).
Nation to rake in B7.5bn from films
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expects Thailand to earn 7.5 billion baht from foreign film productions this year, a 10% hike compared with last year's figure.
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.
Phuket cashes in as tourists return
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2022
» Phuket has emerged as the tourist destination raking in the highest earnings this year in Thailand, collecting at least 127 billion baht in tourism revenue in the first 10 months of 2022, said government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana.
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.
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.
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.
Fundraising kicks up stink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2020
» The Interior Ministry is working to amend a law to safeguard public donations after a donation campaign led by a social media celebrity was called into question.