More incentives for foreign film shootsMr Danucha says a possible new incentive includes a 30% cash rebate for foreign filmmakers who spend between 50 and 100 million baht on their production in Thailand. The government looks set to increase incentives and deregulate foreign film shoots in Thailand, aiming to promote shooting and production. According to Mr Danucha, rules and regulations pertaining to foreign film shoots involve various agencies, while work permit procedures are not convenient for film shoots, the import tax for equipment is relatively high and state agencies' regulations for use of public areas are unclear. However, Mr Danucha said Thailand's competitive edge is its host of attractive locations for film shoots and good tourism infrastructure. In 2020, there were 176 foreign film shoots in Thailand, of which 74 were movies, 33 were series, 28 advertisements and 41 other types.

Source: Bangkok Post December 09, 2021 03:24 UTC