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Film shoots energise tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
B10bn revenue target for foreign film shoots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Tourism Department has raised its target for revenue from foreign film production in Thailand this year to 10 billion baht from 7.5 billion, helped by offers of a 30% cash rebate incentive to lure large productions.
Inspectors keeping tabs on food prices during festival
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/10/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is inspecting the prices of food raw materials in a bid to reduce costs for Thai consumers during the vegetarian festival, which gets underway today.
Lenovo expounds on 'AI for All' vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/04/2024
» Lenovo is transitioning from a PC company into a global technology powerhouse by empowering customers' digital intelligence transformation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), says a senior executive.
Ministry touts Thailand as digital content hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is promoting Thailand as a hub for the digital content industry as it generates income of roughly 250 billion baht, aiming for 15-20% growth from the previous year.
Perks boost film shooting revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/01/2024
» Cash rebate incentives for foreign film crews helped Thailand boost revenue from film shoots by 40% to 6.6 billion baht last year, while the Tourism Department aims to attract more blockbusters to Thailand this year.
Country wooing large-scale film productions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/10/2023
» More high-grossing films chose Thailand as a shooting location following the pandemic, with revenue from film crews reaching 4.4 billion baht from 306 movies in the first eight months of the year, according to the Tourism Department.
Regional shares retreat, foreign selling continues
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2023
» RECAP: Asia-Pacific stocks retreated on Friday, slumping towards a second weekly loss as investors fretted about the potential for further US Federal Reserve tightening.
Higher tax perks for films
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2023
» The cabinet approved increasing tax incentives for foreign film shoots in Thailand, aiming to promote shooting and production in the country.