Bangkok Metropolitan Administration prepares to announce the opening of a film production coordination center in the Bangkok area. To facilitate those requesting filming in the Bangkok area, October 3.
Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Revealing the establishment of a filming coordination center in the Bangkok area. After the meeting of the Bangkok Executive Committee No. 20/2023 that Bangkok had discussed with the Department of Tourism. Regarding permission to film a movie Because foreigners coming to film in Thailand must first request permission from the Department of Tourism. And in the past, filming movies may have had various inconveniences. Including unclear convenience fees. In the future, Bangkok will establish a film production coordination center in the Bangkok area or BANGKOK FILM-MAKING COORDINATION CENTER (BFMCC) so that both Thais and foreigners can receive convenience in this matter. and in order to avoid causing distress to other parts of the public, such as obstructing traffic.
By the location of the center It will be at the tourism building. (Tourist Service Center) Phra Athit Road, Phra Nakhon District, with the Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Office Being the director of the center The duty of the center is to be a One Stop Service in coordinating permission applications. Facilitate coordination in obtaining permission to film films in the Bangkok area. Provide basic information, rules and regulations for using the Bangkok area for filming. including public relations Disseminate information related to filming in the Bangkok area as well.
“Actually, we also look at it in terms of soft power according to government policy. Because movies are like a multiplier that spreads the soft power of Thailand. It can be seen that when there are movies about Thailand released on various media such as Netflix and YouTube, it will stimulate people to want to come and see and experience the culture and things. More interesting things in Thailand This helps stimulate the economy in the area as well,” said the Bangkok Governor.
There will be a press conference to open a filming coordination center in the Bangkok area. along with a press conference to organize a film festival Central Bangkok on October 3, 2023
Source: Thai News Agency