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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.
Soft power high on the agenda
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 09/07/2025
» Thailand is advancing its soft power push, with the country's creative culture playing an increasingly key role, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Thai Night 2025 showcases thai cinema at cannes
Published on 22/05/2025
» Cannes, France – May 22, 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully organised Thai Night 2025, an event aimed at enhancing the global presence of the Thai entertainment industry and promoting international business networking. The event took place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, during the renowned Cannes Film Festival – one of the world’s most prestigious international film festivals. Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi presided over the ceremony, delivered an inspiring keynote address, and extended a warm welcome to distinguished guests, including producers, directors, content creators, and media representatives from around the world.
Aelm Thavornsiri: Fights On, Beyond the Spotlight
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 27/03/2025
» Key InformationName: Bhumibhat ThavornsiriNickname: AelmBirth date: September 14, 1992Height: 170 cmKnown for: ActorInstagram: @aelmsleep
'Digital hub' policies bear fruit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to turn Thailand into a regional hub for the digital economy, implementing this vision through a suite of policies.
Young Filmmakers Shine at Shrewsbury Bangkok Festival
Published on 05/06/2024
» Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Riverside, recently hosted their second annual Junior Film Festival, which showcased the exemplary filmmaking talents of Year 4, 5 and 6 students. All Shrewsbury schools value and use the "whole self" curriculum, and filmmaking serves as a way to combine traditional educational lessons with creativity and skills that are best developed outside of the classroom.
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.
BMA aims to ease filming woes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/08/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered all district offices in Bangkok and the City Law Enforcement Department to speed up processing times for foreign film shoot applications.
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.
Sex-toy scene film shoot on Khao San halted
Online Reporters, Published on 18/01/2018
» Bangkok police have taken legal action against a Pattaya-based film company for putting up a stall selling sex toys for filming purposes on Khao San Road, following complaints from local businesses.