PUBLISHED: 18 Apr 2025 at 03: 30
NEWSPAPER SECTION: News
The Ministry of Culture is proposing to amend the Film and Video Act ( 2008 ) to strengthen Thailand’s film-making industry’s competitiveness on the global stage.
The changes are intended to privatize and modernize Thailand’s film business, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, to boost its appeal to global manufacturing companies and people.
The National Film and Video Committee and the government have approved the modifications, which are contained in a new act that the Council of State is currently reviewing urgently.
Output houses will no longer have to apply for a license to film in the country if the bill is passed. Alternatively, they will be required to simply inform Thailand Film Office of their material and production plans.
Ms. Sudawan stated that films will be reviewed by skilled, private business professionals who will use international requirements to rate the content rather than government top-down censorship.
According to Ms. Sudawan,” This new law will change state control with a present, self-regulating system.” ” We are now concentrating on development rather than limits.”
The National Film Industry Promotion Committee and the Film Industry Council of Thailand will also be the two new entities established under the costs if it is passed. These committees may develop policies, provide incentives like tax breaks, and serve as business advocates.
Just large, business cinemas will need a permit from the authorities, while smaller testing clubs will be free.
Ms. Sudawan remarked,” This is a novel era.” ” We’re shifting from control to partnership,” the statement read.