10 best movies set in Thailand
Thailand is a popular destination for foreign filmmakers due to its unique combination of excellent locations, cost-effective production options and a welcoming culture. Filmmakers are drawn to the diverse landscape, which ranges from tropical beaches and dense jungles to historic temple complexes.
To the cinema in Thailand
Thai like to go to the cinema. The range of cinemas is therefore overwhelming. Often the cinemas are located on the top floor in large shopping centers.
The cinemas in Thailand can open again from Monday, but strict rules apply. Cinemas must leave three seats free between individual visitors or couples.
Making love in Thai cinema is no longer possible
When I met a nice girl in a catering establishment when I was young (a very long time ago), sometimes after that first meeting you wanted to be alone with her. At the time there were few options for that, of course it was not possible at each other's house, the park or forest was too far away, so what now?
Cinema chain Major Cineplex opens 100 new cinemas in Thailand
The Major Cineplex Group will open 1,2 new cinemas in Thailand next year. It is an investment of XNUMX billion baht.
News from Thailand – August 28, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Fishermen demand higher compensation for damage caused by oil spills
• Small cinemas with 50 seats for rural people
• Rubber farmers' protest expands with railway blockade
News from Thailand – April 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Curtain falls for outdoor cinemas; analog films are disappearing
• Poll: Preah Vihear case keeps people busy
• White elephant still not found in national park
Faded movie glory in Thailand
The 'Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project' is Philip Jablon's ambitious project. He lived in Chiang Mai between 2006 and 2010 and was disappointed when the last two neighborhood cinemas were demolished there in 2008.
Three stories of love in Chookiat's new film
Although most films in Thai cinemas are steeped in violence and TV soap operas are heavily fought over, there are also Thai directors who make more interesting films.
Hangover 2: a hangover for Thailand?
The movie 'The Hangover 2' is a huge box office success all over the world. In the first weekend, the film was shown worldwide in 2600 cinemas and movie theaters. There were 2,5 times as many spectators than at the premiere of 'Hangover 1'.
In Thailand, the film, which is mainly set in Bangkok, has been received with mixed feelings. Is 'The Hangover 2' bad for Thailand's image?