movies
- Food
6 Wicked-themed desserts in Bangkok worth holding space for
Wicked fever has swept the media-consuming world. If you’ve been online at all recently, you’re sure to have seen the myriad reels, memes, and tiktoks that are all talking about this film. To get you in on the hype, we’re bringing to you a list of six Wicked-themed desserts to try in Bangkok — so, leave a little room after…
- Thailand News
AIS launches 5G movie package for youths at 299 baht monthly
AIS ZEED 5G launched the AIS ZEED 5G Movie Lover package, catering to youngsters who love watching movies and entertainment content both in cinemas and online. This package offers one free cinema ticket per month and a second ticket for just 50 baht at Major Cineplex theatres nationwide. Additionally, subscribers receive 10 gigabytes of high-speed Internet for streaming premium content…
- Entertainment
Best free online platforms to watch Thai movies
Looking for the best free platforms to watch Thai movies online? You’re in the right place! Thai cinema has become more popular recently, leading to a higher demand for accessible streaming options. Luckily, several online platforms now offer a wide range of Thai films for free. Let’s explore the best ones where you can watch without paying. Best free online…
- Cannabis
Top 10 movies to enjoy with cannabis
What counts as a stoner movie, well anything from the trippy visuals, weird plot, and of course the cannabis theme surrounding the film. Whether it’s eating edibles or smoking a joint when you are high enough, every movie you watch is immersive and silly as well, as if you are the protagonist (main character) in the movie. However, picking the…
- Events
Awesome Bangkok events this week near you
Leaf, Laugh, Love in partnership with Sroast Productions will be hosting the Time to Shine comedy night at Golden Hour BKK in Asoke. I’ll be your host brining you some of the best local comedic talent Bangkok has to offer. Follow Leaf, Laugh, Love comedy on Instagram to stay up to date on all of the Comedy shows happening around…
- Lifestyle
Are people still going to movie theatres in Thailand?
In the age of streaming services and digital downloads, you might wonder if the charm of the big screen still holds its allure. Are people in Thailand still flocking to movie theatres? Let’s dive into the heart of Thailand’s cinema culture, and evaluate the current trends. Despite the digital era’s convenience, there’s a unique experience that only cinemas can offer.…
- Cannabis
Cannabis strains to make your movie nights amazing
Envision the setting for a film evening, with dim lighting and the selection of an ideal cannabis strain to enhance your viewing experience. By 2024, the practice of matching movies with appropriate cannabis strains will have advanced, turning a standard evening in front of the screen into an intricate sensory journey. Whether embarking on a visually captivating science fiction saga…
- Events
Strengthening bonds: Italian Embassy in Thailand and TICC promote soft power through the Moviemov Italian Film Fest in Bangkok
Amidst an aura of anticipation and elegance, the red carpet was unfurled to welcome esteemed guests and cinephiles alike to the grand opening of the Moviemov Italian Film Fest on February 27, 2024. The spotlight illuminated the much-anticipated screening of the critically acclaimed film “C’è Ancora Domani” (There’s Still Tomorrow), a poignant portrayal of female empowerment, that commenced at 7.40…
- Thailand News
Thai police target major film piracy site causing 1 billion baht loss
A major pirated film broadcasting website, causing an estimated loss of 1 billion baht to movie agents, has been targeted by police in a series of raids across Bangkok and two other provinces. The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) spearheaded the operation, conducting raids on four locations linked to siambit.com, a website notorious for streaming pirated films. The raids were…
- Education
The best methods for learning the Thai language
If you are planning to stay in Thailand, then learning Thai may be a good idea as it can be handy and help you survive long-term. Different methods of learning Thai can offer different benefits, and it really depends on what method is convenient depending on your needs. Learning at a Thai language school Attending a Thai language school may…
- Best of
10 Thai romance movies to watch this Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! If your idea of a Valentine’s Day date includes cuddling up at home and turning on a romantic movie, why not give Thai movies a chance? There are plenty of Thai movies that will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and fall in love. And below, we’ve put together our version of the best Thai romance movies, including…
- World News
Saw X film editor’s realistic horror sounds draw police to his home
In an unexpected turn of events, a film editor working on the horror movie franchise Saw X found himself the subject of a police visit after neighbours mistook the realistic sound effects for actual torture. The unconventional incident, involving Steve Forn, occurred as he was designing the chilling sound effects for a particularly gruesome scene in the upcoming 2023 sequel.…
- Guides
A guide to 5 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up next week, and whether you’re taken or single, the holiday can be a good time to reflect on love, romance, and relationships. Those spending their Valentine’s Day with a special someone will appreciate movies with sweet love stories and happy endings. Meanwhile, single people might enjoy movies with darker storylines, and reminders that they’re not…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival to be backdrop of new film
The beloved Pattaya International Fireworks Festival coming up on Friday, November 25 will be the backdrop of a new film. The big-budget film’s working title is “All Men are Brothers.” Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet met last week with the film’s producer, Peter-Luis Myocchi. The film is a Thai-Chinese joint venture, and scenes will be shot on Walking Street and around…
- Events
This weekend: Thailand Comic Con 2022 in Bangkok
For those who need a bit of an escape from reality, Thailand Comic Con 2022 is being held in Bangkok this weekend. The pop culture event has long been massively popular in the US and around the world. And from Friday to Sunday, the people of Thailand and those currently residing in Bangkok can experience the convention of all things…
- Entertainment
Popular Thai movies you need to watch at least once
Have you had enough of watching Hollywood movies or indie films? Yes? Then maybe it’s time to change your moviegoing habit and check out the best Thai films on offer. The selection just keeps growing and improving. Choosing which one to watch can be difficult. But let The Thaiger help you out with a few popular Thai movies that will have…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya, the land of sex, drugs, and film production?
Pattaya is known for a lot of things- drug busts, violent fights, and other various scandals. But one Thai government agency is hoping to make Pattaya a “City of Film” in the next 5 years, between 2022 and 2027. Can Thailand’s Sin City become a movie-making destination? Thailand’s Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration is promoting the tourist hotspot as…
- Travel Guides
Movie Guide: Top Thai films to watch on Netflix 2022
There are countless movies to watch at home, whether it’s on one of the many streaming services, that dusty DVD collection you have laying around, or even your favourite pirating site (not recommended). But what about Thai films? When it comes to local Thai entertainment, choosing a movie to watch after work, on a date or on vacation can be…
- Thai Life
Movie Guide: Top Thai films to watch on Netflix 2022
There are countless movies to watch at home, whether it’s on one of the many streaming services, that dusty DVD collection you have laying around, or even your favourite pirating site (not recommended). But what about Thai films? When it comes to local Thai entertainment, choosing a movie to watch after work, on a date or on vacation can be…
- Thailand video news
Thai tourists prepare for long weekend, Jailed for hunting wildlife | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.149
In today’s episode Jay, Natty and Caitlin discuss about a Soapy massage parlour for sale in Thailand, Thai tourists prepare for the long weekend, tycoon jailed for hunting wildlife and more incentives for foreign filming in Thailand.
- World News
1 dead, 1 injured in prop gun shooting on Alec Baldwin movie set
A prop gun malfunction on the set of a movie in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the US led to 1 death and 1 person in emergency care after being shot on set. The film “Rust”, a Western movie produced and starring Alec Baldwin and directed by Joel Souza was the site of the tragedy where what should have been…
- Thailand News
2020’s movers, shakers and influences (that weren’t Covid) | VIDEO
2020 The big events, the winners and the losers 2020 has been one of the most disruptive years in history, certainly for anyone that has lived since the great depression and the world wars. But although Covid-19 has been the big headline for the year, there has still been highlights and big news in all fields. Some of these big…
- Thailand News
But it was my idea! Thai producer loses battle for Ultraman superhero copyright
A Thai producer says he came up with the superhero “Ultraman,” but he recently lost a battle with a Japanese special effects studio over the copyright. The Thailand Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the owner of the Thai Chaiyo Productions Company Limited who tried to claim copyright for the superhero films which date back to the 1960s. Owner of the…
- Covid-19 News
New rules for Thai cinemas to re-open in Phase 3
As part of Phase 3 of the easing of Emergency Decree restrictions enacted to fight the spread of Covid-19, cinemas will be allowed to reopen on June 1 (though many operators are unlikely to do so as food and drink are their main revenue source and the movie companies say there are currently no new movies to release…) The Centre…
- World News
Tortured ‘Joker’, spurned Polanski, win top prizes at Venice film festival
“Joaquin Phoenix has remade Batman’s arch-enemy as a “Method psycho, a troublemaker so intense in his cuckoo hostility that even as you’re gawking at his violence, you still feel his pain”. “Joker”, a daring take on the comic book villain starring Joaquin Phoenix, won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice film festival with Roman Polanski controversially taking…
- Entertainment
‘Endgame’ proves a marvel on opening day
The Avengers are annihilating the competition. And that’s even before the 22-film franchise’s last hurrah reaches US movie theatres. “Avengers: Endgame” features the entire Marvel Universe of superheroes and has proven an effective weapon for Disney at destroying old opening-day records across Asia, specifically in China. The movie raked in US$169 million on its first day of screening when it…
- Thai Life
Phuket 1988: Thai expat digs out his old Super 8 movies
David Barrett gets out his Super 8 projector for another film night – this time we see Patong in 1988, already quite developed even though mass tourism was still more than a decade away. The few high-rise are certainly not cluttering up the skyline at this time. David is sharing his early Super 8 movies with us as we wallow…
- Things To Do
Top 10 movies made in Thailand
PHOTO: tntdrama – Hangover 11 (2011) Thailand is active in attracting foreign movie makers to the Land of Smiles, and has been for decades. Many famous movies have been either partially or totally filmed around Phuket and other parts of Thailand. From ‘The Killing Fields’ to ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. Here is our list of the Top 10…
