Filming in Thailand

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Essential Facts About Thailand

Minimising the number of cast and crew

The number of crew on set should be kept to the minimum required. There is a limitation of cast and crew of 10 in one shooting area.

Maximum number of team is limited to 50 on each project. We encourage agencies and clients to send the fewest possible number of representatives.

Travel

There are six major international airports in Thailand, making it incredibly easy to get to the part of the country you’re interested in.

Time Zone

UTC+7

Area

513,120 km². Thailand is the 50th largest country in the world; most nearly equal in size to Spain or France.

Capital

Bangkok (BKK)

Location

Just 15 degrees north of the equator. Thailand is situated in the heart of Southeast Asia and well connected with the rest of the world.

Geography & Climate

Thailand has a tropical climate and temperatures typically range from 19 to 38 degrees C (66-100F)

Official Language

Thai is the official language of the country

Strengths of Thailand

TALENT

Thailand has a large number of experienced local crews for hire. They are highly skilled and are familiar with working on international productions. They bring with them a wealth of both technical and local knowledge and their expertise will certainly be an asset to any filmmaker shooting in Thailand.

In addition, local suppliers are on hand to provide equipment of all kinds for hire. Their inventories feature the latest ‘state-of-the-art’ tools essential to modern film production, all available at competitive rates.

PRODUCTION SERVICE

Thailand is renowned for expert film production services. The country is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and highly trained staff to support film production of any kind. It is considered one the best and most cost-effective in the region. The film production service business is rapidly growing in Thailand and this should significantly facilitate more foreign film productions. These organizations all work to international standards and are fully equipped to provide a professional, efficient and, of course, friendly service.

LOCATIONS

Thailand is welcoming filmmakers from around the world to explore this amazing kingdom, whether a production calls for Thailand‘s abundant natural splendour, its historic towns, or perhaps the glamour of its towering skyscrapers. The availability of elephants, exotic jungle and beach settings have made Thailand an attractive location for many Hollywood and Bollywood films and other international productions. Thailand is a place that can fulfil the imagination of every filmmaker.

POST—PRODUCTION AND VFX

It is a point of pride that Thailand is the hub of post-production in Southeast Asia and offers high-quality services with value for the money. The country continuously upgrades its digital platforms and tools with up-to-date technology and dedication to achieving the perfect final cut. Thailand has animators who are behind the successes of Zootopia and Frozen, while the animation and computer graphics industry has been constantly growing.

HOSPITALITY

One of the many reasons why Thailand has become a major destination for filming is because of the convenient facilities that are spread across the country, which cater to even the most complex of productions. What is duly noted, however, is the country’s uncompromising dedication to service, a promise to surprise and delight clients, even when faced with unexpected challenges.

Moreover, Thai staff is service-minded by nature. Their kindness and generosity turn our support into a one-stop service, one in which the staff are ready to assist you beyond the duties of their job. This amiability, however, never interferes with their total professionalism.

For further information about filming in Thailand, please don’t hesitate to

“With a long-time reputation Thailand has a rock-solid reputation as a production hub with strong crew members, good equipment, and great resources IN SOUTH EAST ASIA.” – PMB

PMB uses our specialized resources to help your production obtain exactly what you need to film on-location in a timely and cost effective manner.

Before and during the film permit process, we will keep your production updated on potential challenges, special conditions, and projected costs. Even better we offer our expertise on saving money.

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We will never have a film permit released until it is absolutely necessary. By working in this manner, we help your production save money by avoiding costly film permit riders.

PMB will ensure your production is fully aware of all requirements, from insurance to additional jurisdictional permits. We will even coordinate paperwork and payment for contracts, bus re-routes, electric tie-in permits, beach reservations, animal regulation permits and helicopter landing permits.

PMB always provides you with fast, professional services without ever losing the personal touch.

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