One Country, Unlimited Possibilities – Why You Should Shoot in Thailand

Thailand - which literally means Land of the Free - besides being one of the world's best tourist destinations, has become one of the world's primary filming locations. Dozens of foreign productions have been shot in Thailand, including commercials, Hollywood films, or Netflix, Apple TV, and Disney+ series.

Breathtaking film locations

The availability of lush jungles, tropical, idyllic beaches, glittering temples, magnificent waterfalls and relatively low production costs have made Thailand an attractive location for many foreign productions. 

More importantly, this fantastic kingdom welcomes filmmakers from all over the world, whether a production features Thailand's abundant natural landscapes, historic towns, vibrant city, and nightlife, or even towering skyscrapers. 

At first glance, film locations in Thailand might seem to be about breathtaking landscapes. Thailand also boasts a bustling metropolis, panoramic spots, skyscrapers that stretch far into the distance, striking contemporary architecture, and an endless urban skyline perfect for modern shots.

Thailand has a long list of affordable and reasonably priced locations, whether a skyscraper in Bangkok, mountains in Chiang Mai province, beaches of Krabi, or islands around Phuket.

Thailand offers some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, and directors can specify the type of beach they want, whether it's a deserted ocean, vast white sand, or rocky lagoons covered by dense jungle.

As an attractive filming destination, Thailand offers a variety of venues and locations spread across the country, catering to even the most complex productions. Despite Thailand's geographical boundaries, which all lie within the tropics, its main regions are geographically distinct, and each has a solid infrastructure. Plus, it's worth mentioning there are 156 national parks in Thailand, covering around 31% of the kingdom's total area. 

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Additionally, many Hollywood productions have used Thailand to replace other countries; for example, in the case of the original Marvel Studios series 'Ms. Marvel', Thailand pretended to be locations in Pakistan and India. In Netflix's 'Extraction' movie, Thailand fakes Bangladesh's filming locations. 

The country also offers scenery with a European look.

Legion of experienced crew members on site

The film production service business has constantly been growing in Thailand. The country has a large number of experienced local crews for hire. They are highly skilled and familiar with working to international standards and offer a wealth of technical and local knowledge. 

Experienced domestic suppliers are on hand to provide rental equipment. The rentals feature all variety equipment essential for all kinds of film production, including the Russian arm,  Bolt robot for highspeed precise tabletop shots, trinity, cranes of all heights, and everything that can appear even on the most demanding equipment list. All are available at hand. 

Thailand's professional art directors and art department teams are ready to execute the most advanced projects, including complex set constructions and all kinds of mockups.

Moreover, Thai staff are truly service-minded by nature. Their amiability and willingness to help guarantee a top-notch service, ready to assist efficiently with utter professionalism.

In Thailand, every production can count on local international casting, with an unlimited choice of European actors and models for each spot. Bangkok alone attracts hundreds of thousands of expats. 

As ONES, we guarantee that the European service producer is always on site and handles the entire production, from location scouting, casting, and production planning to shooting in challenging locations and complex set constructions. We provide the essential tools necessary for successful and cost-efficient shoots. We are like a multicultural bridge supporting mutual understanding and acceptance of the European way of working with Asian culture.

Budget-friendly production costs

Production costs in Thailand are more attractive than in Southern Europe or South Africa. Thailand, the hub of production in Southeast Asia, offers high-quality services with value for the money.

The government is also keenly interested in attracting companies to make in the kingdom. The Tourism Authority of Thailand wants to increase incentives and deregulate foreign film shoots in Thailand, with the aim of promoting shooting and production. For this reason, it is easy to obtain filming permits.

Furthermore, the Thai baht (the official currency of Thailand) weakened after Covid-19, which reduced film production costs by more than 10 percent. 

Let's meet in Thailand

Thailand is situated in the heart of Southeast Asia and is well connected to the rest of the world. Having 38 airports makes it incredibly easy to get to any part of the country. The country has an efficient, cost-effective network of rail, boat, and well-paved road and highway systems.

Thailand has a tropical climate, with temperatures typically ranging from 19 to 38 degrees C. Pick season for the shoot starts in October and lasts till June, guaranteeing almost 11 hours of sunshine a day.

This outstanding destination is not only full of locations but also very safe for visitors.

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