Showing 1 - 10 of 18
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
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.
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/09/2025
» The tourism confidence index for the third quarter of 2025 is grim after it dipped year-on-year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Economic woes hinder Thai cinema
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/08/2025
» Thailand's sluggish economy could impact how frequently audiences visit cinemas, according to leading Thai film studio GDH 559 Co Ltd.
Influencers to get a taste of film settings
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, has launched a global influencers campaign, bringing 30 influencers from around the world together to explore film locations for Jurassic World Rebirth in Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi from July 30 through Aug 3.
Major Cineplex unfazed by border row
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/07/2025
» While recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have raised concerns, SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest movie theatre operator, remains optimistic about the Cambodian movie industry and continues to expand its business there.
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.
Major Cineplex upbeat on expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/04/2025
» SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest operator of movie theatres, is optimistic about the cinema industry.
GMM urges corporate tax cut to aid soft power push
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/01/2025
» A corporate income tax cut for the entertainment sector could benefit the industry, while bolstering Thailand's soft power promotion efforts, according to the country's largest music company.