Positioning Thailand as a “Middle Path” leader for a New Tourism Era
THE world is entering a dangerous and risky period of instability and insecurity. The rules-based order is eroding. Conflicts and geopolitical tensions have weakened international trust and highlighted the limits of traditional power leadership. Under the Trump presidency, the United States has squandered its strategic advantage and lost the moral high […]
Read MoreIndian movie star thrills Thais after quitting Cambodian post
POPULAR Indian movie star and Buddhism activist Gagan Malik wowed the Thai people by writing “I Love Thailand” on a picture of outgoing Second Army Region Commander Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang at an event in Pattaya soon after stepping down as Cambodia’s Tourism Goodwill Ambassador, Amarin TV said today (Sep. 30). The Indian actor, […]
Read MoreBangkok film festival starts on Saturday
MOVIE buffs will be delighted to hear that of after a 16-year hiatus the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 (BKKIFF 2025) is kicking off on Saturday Sep. 27 and run till Oct. 15 as “Asia’s platform for contemporary film and culture” with over 200 movies from 40 countries being screened, Naewna newspaper said. Mr. […]
Read MoreNetizens cheering for Thai movie’s Oscar success
NETIZENS are elated that a Thai movie, “How to Make Millions before Grandma Dies” (Thai title “Lan Ma”) has made history by becoming the first one from this country to have been shortlisted as one of the final 15 running for this year’s Best International Feature Film Oscar, Naewna newspaper said today (Jan. 22), […]
Read More‘Mother of the Bride’ joins list of hit films made in Thailand
THAILAND’S status as a film-making hub has taken a major leap forward with the release of “Mother of the Bride”, a mushy 90-minute Netflix production that was panned by critics but hit 27 million views in the first four days. Mr. Bill Heinecke, chairman of Minor Hotels group, operator of the Anantara Layan Phuket […]
Read MoreThai movie companies draw almost 2 bn baht at Cannes Film Festival
THE TEN Thai movie companies that participated in the Marche du Film – Cannes Film Festival 2023 held at the French Riviera city of Cannes during May 16-24 participated in 271 trade negotiations with the value of the discussed deals being 1.986 billion baht, Matichon newspaper said today (June 5). Mr. Phusit Rattanakul Sereereungrit, […]
Read MoreMajor opening movie theatres for pet lovers
MOVIEGOERS will soon be allowed to bring their dogs and cats along to some theatres in Bangkok so that they could snuggle up with them as they watch a film, Matichon newspaper said today (Apr. 4). Major Cineplex Group Plc Vice Chairman Mr. Wisarut Poolvaraluk and Deputy Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Narute Jiensnong have […]
Read MoreChatchart: Don’t link SRT refusal to screen movie at Hua Lamphong to politics
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittiphan this afternoon (July 14) urged the public not to link State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) refusal to allow the screening of the movie “Sunset at Chaophraya” at Hua Lamphong station on Sunday July 17 to inter-departmental politics, Matichon newspaper said. In an interview with ThaiPBS Chadchart said SRT refused to […]
Read MoreChadchart invites public to watch movies in the open air throughout July
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt unveiled a film festival for Bangkokians to enjoy throughout the month of July under the title “Movies in the Open Air,” Sanook.com said today (June 30). Organised together with Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsangboon and network partners the intention is to bring smiles and happiness to the residents with this […]
Read MoreNetizens not amused by promotion of ghost movie
GOING viral on Thai social media is the promotion of a new ghost movie “Term 2 Sayong- Kwan” (Second Semester Horror) with a ghost cosplayer hired to stand by the roadside, sit at bus stops and walk across pedestrian bridges to draw attention to it with most netizens saying this is not funny, Matichon […]
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