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- Thailand News
How to access USA channels in Thailand
You may wish to curl up in bed, grab the popcorn, and binge-watch some of your favourite US TV shows on Hulu, Netflix, or Max. However, soon, you will be disappointed when you can’t watch these channels from your home country. If you’re residing in Thailand, it may be disheartening to realise that many channels in the US aren’t available…
- Thailand News
Doctor Climax: Netflix’s bold new series explores taboo Thai culture
Netflix is no stranger to controversy, and their latest series, Doctor Climax, is poised to push boundaries once again. Following the exploration of Thai Buddhism’s commercialisation in The Believers, Netflix is diving into the secretive world of Thailand in the 1970s with a show that promises to reveal what was once unspoken. Directed by the dynamic duo Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, known…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s silver screen success with ‘Mother of the Bride’ in Phuket
Thailand’s tropical gem, Phuket, steals the spotlight in the upcoming Netflix rom-com Mother of the Bride, set against the stunning backdrop of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas. Directed by Mark Waters and featuring Hollywood heavyweights including Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, and Benjamin Bratt, this film not only showcases Thailand’s natural beauty but also cements its…
- Thailand News
Thai comedian Udom’s Netflix special stirs self-sufficiency debate
The recent stand-up special by Thai comedian Udom Taepanich, also known as Nose, on Netflix has sparked a flurry of discussion, particularly for his candid remarks about the concept of self-sufficiency and the realities of rural life versus the portrayal of it by celebrities and influencers. His comments have drawn attention from various quarters, including a pointed response from retired…
- Thailand News
Netflix comedian slammed for misrepresenting Thai philosophy
A complaint has been lodged by a former advisor to the Parliamentary Commission on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Sonthiya Sawasdee, against Udom Taepanich, also known as Nose, for potentially misleading content in his Netflix stand-up comedy special. The special, Diew Special Super Soft Power, which reaches an audience of 91 million subscribers, is under scrutiny for possibly distorting the…
- Thailand News
Chicken Run 2: Nuggets of laughter and Bond-level weirdness hit Netflix
In the clucking sequel to the animated sensation Chicken Run, Aardman Studios spills the beans on why chickens are comedy gold and shares nuggets of hilarity with a daring rescue mission. Peter Lord, co-founder of Aardman, and the genius behind Wallace and Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep, claims that chickens are fundamentally funny creatures but horses on the other hand…
- Business News
Netflix expands password crackdown to US and 100+ countries
In an effort to tackle password sharing and increase revenue, Netflix has expanded its crackdown on account sharing to the United States and over 100 other countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, and Brazil. The streaming giant has been seeking new ways to generate income as it faces potential market saturation, with measures such as limiting…
- World News
Netflix to invest US$2.5 billion in South Korean content over next four years
Netflix has unveiled ambitious plans to invest US$2.5 billion in South Korean content over the next four years, following a meeting between the streaming giant’s CEO Ted Sarandos and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington. The announcement comes as South Korea’s star continues to ascend as a global cultural heavyweight, bolstered by the phenomenal success of the Oscar-winning…
- Entertainment
A ‘Hunger’ for Thai movies? You’re in luck, Netflix serves up a spicy Thai Thriller (video)
Get ready to indulge in a thrilling feast for the senses with Hunger, the latest eagerly anticipated action-packed thriller set in Thailand from Netflix. The US subscription-based streaming platform yesterday released a trailer to whet the appetite of those who crave dramatic Thai thrillers. The movie stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Aoy, who came to international prominence for her lead role…
- Tourism News
TAT teams up with Netflix to create new Thailand travel guide
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Netflix to create an exciting new guide called Uncover Thailand: A Creative Travel Guide. The interactive guide will help tourists discover beautiful locations in Thailand that have been featured in popular films and shows on Netflix. The up-and-coming guide will also provide useful travel advice and fascinating facts to enhance…
- Entertainment
Netflix looking to pay cabin crew staff 12.7 million baht
United States movie-streaming giant Netflix is prepared to pay US$385,000 (12.7 million baht) to secure the world’s best-trained cabin crew members for one of its private airlines. The US subscription-based streaming platform announced on its platform yesterday that it is searching for “individuals with independent judgement, discretion, and exceptional customer service abilities and can work with little direction and a…
- Entertainment
Nepal releases Pattaya’s ‘bikini killer’ – Charles ‘the Serpent’ Sobhraj
Nepal has released Thailand’s “bikini killer,” Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer also known as “The Serpent,” said to be responsible for a string of murders in the 1970s and 1980s. Nepal’s Supreme Court’s spokesperson Bimal Paudel said… “The court has ordered that if there is no other reason to keep him in jail, he should be released and sent back…
- Hot News
Famous US actor Kevin Spacey does about-face in court on sex assault claims
In what seems to be an about-face, famous US actor Kevin Spacey told a federal court that he regretted apologising over an unwanted sexual advance accusation. The now 50-year-old actor told the court that the allegation was “not true” saying that he was never alone with actor Anthony Rapp who made the claims. According to South China Morning Post, the…
- Entertainment
Netflix’s Q1 losses spark crackdown on shared accounts, impending ads
Netflix is facing the threat of stagnation, after losing subscribers for the first time in more than a decade. Stock prices drove about 35% on Wednesday, eliminating US$50 billion in market cap. The news comes after the Netflix reported a loss of just 0.1% of its overall user base, or some 200,000 people yesterday morning. The company’s stock had already…
- 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 News
Thai documentary “Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice” wins Emmy Award
A documentary film about a story of a Thai family who cryogenically preserved their deceased two year old daughter in the hopes of bringing her back to life, won “best documentary” at the 49th International Emmy Award in New York on Monday. Pailin Wedel, a Bangkok-based Thai-American photojournalist, film director and founder of 2050 Productions, has directed the 79 minutes…
- Thailand video news
Thai announcements, Graphic violence, Vaccinated foreigners, COE | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 36
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as they go deep into the dark red zone!
- Crime News
Netflix’s “Squid Game” draws concern from Thai police about impact on youth
Thai police are warning youth to not imitate the violent games from the popular Korean series on Netflix “Squid Game.” With people spending more time at home due to tight restrictions, such as curfews and business closures, people are watching more TV shows and movies. The deputy spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police say they are concerned that the violence…
- Environment News
Environmentalists criticise Netflix fishing doco for inaccuracies and misinformation
As Thailand accuses a Netflix documentary of using outdated and inaccurate information about the country’s fishing industry, a number of global environmental experts are echoing similar criticisms. According to a report in Coconuts, Seaspiracy has been slammed for being full of inaccuracies and twisting the science behind the damage to the world’s oceans, minimising the role of climate change and…
- Northern Thailand News
Tham Luang exhibition opens in Chiang Rai, including a replica of part of the cave – VIDEO
A replica of parts of the Tham Luang Cave has been opened for visitors to learn more about the famous cave rescue and experience some of the difficulties faced by rescuers in a replica of parts of the cave, well 30 metres of it anyway. The exhibition attempts to simulate some of the key incidents that happened during the cave…
- Northern Thailand News
The Isan Project honours a hero of Tham Luang cave rescue
The Isan Project has collaborated with the TAT on new marketing campaign featuring music commemorating the Tham Luang cave rescue. The story of how 13 young men, members of the Mu Pa (Wild Boar) football team, were saved in the caves of Chiang Rai continues to ignites interest in the miraculous internationally-followed rescue in July 2018 from the flooded Tham…
- Việt Nam
Phim ‘Da 5 Bloods’ quay tại Việt Nam có Ngô Thanh Vân và Johnny Trí Nguyễn được khen tới tấp
Da 5 Bloods, dự án mới nhất của đạo diễn Spike Lee và Netflix có sự góp mặt của đả nữ Ngô Thanh Vân và Johnny Trí Nguyễn được các nhà phê bình khó tính Mỹ khen ngợi hết lời về cả hình thức lẫn nội dung. Da 5 Bloods (Năm chiến hữu) là dự án có kinh phí đầu…
- Technology News
Cyber minister wants Netflix-like Thai streaming platform
Thailand’s minister of digital economy and society, aka. “cyber minister” says that Thailand should have its own streaming platform to bring in revenue and promote Thai movies and television overseas. Puttipong Punnakan remarked at a forum that creating a Netflix-like platform to stream and sell Thai films and series to foreign audiences would reel some sweet, sweet subscription revenue into…
- Việt Nam
Rating tập 6 Quân Vương Bất Diệt có chút khá khẩm, nhưng vẫn bị đánh giá tệ
Qua nhiều tuần công chiếu, nhưng The King: The Eternal Monarch (Quân Vương Bất Diệt) vẫn có diễn biến ‘bình bình’ mà không có chút đột phá, gay cấn nào khiến tác phẩm trở lại của Lee Min Ho lẫn biên kịch Kim Eun Sook chìm nghỉm trong trận chiến phim Hàn tháng 5. Vậy là Quân Vương Bất Diệt đã…
- Việt Nam
Quân vương bất diệt tập 6: Tạm xa Tae Eul, Lee Gon phải đích thân ra trận khi chiến tranh Hàn – Nhật nổ ra
Mới đây, Netflix đã tung ra preview mới cho tập 6 The King: Eternal Monarch (Quân vương bất diệt) hé lộ sẽ có một trận chiến trên biển giữa đất nước của Lee Gon (Lee Min Ho) và kẻ thù. Lee Gon dặn dò Tae Eul chờ anh trở về. Trong khi đó, ở một diễn biến khác, nữ thủ tướng…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s “Wild Boar” vows to save his province
The northern province of Lampang been hit by Covid-19, despite the best efforts of its famous governor, Narongsak Osotthanakorn. Who? Narongsak was the face of the rescue mission to retrieve the 13 young men from the Tham Luang cave two years ago and was the Chiang Rai governor at the time. “When I heard of the first Covid-19 infection in…
- Việt Nam
21 kiệt tác Anime Nhật Bản sẽ lên sóng trên Netflix
Người hâm mộ anime có thể thưởng thức những bộ phim hoạt hình Nhật Bản đã từng thắng Giải thưởng Viện Hàn Lâm như Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro,… Hôm qua, Netflix công bố thông tin về việc đưa 21 bộ phim được yêu thích của Studio Ghibli đến với người dùng trên toàn cầu (ngoại trừ Mỹ, Canada và…
- Northern Thailand News
Netflix scores production coup with major documentary about cave rescue
The world’s leading TV streaming service ‘Netflix’ is bringing the drama of the Tham Luang cave rescue to the small screen. The 13 young football players will net around 3 million baht each, with other monies going to other volunteer services and foundations. The international rescue of the 13 young footballers, who were trapped for nearly two weeks in a…
- Business News
Burn baby burn – The Netflix cash strategy to stay on top
Netflix, the online TV streaming service, is gaining more viewers in the US and around the world, but is burning through astonishing amounts of cash in producing new content. In 2018 Netflix churned through $3 billion in losses. Negative cash flow that accelerated to $1.3 billion in Q4, more than double the year before. But it’s all a part of…
