Thailand eyes billions in film investments after Cannes showcase


BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand's soft-power policy reaps 3.69 billion baht dividend as over 800 foreign filmmakers express interest in the Land of Smiles as a location.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said it registered a surge of interest in filming in Thailand during its participation in the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France from May 14 to 25. The department estimates that inquiries at the festival will lead to investment of over 3.69 billion baht in the Kingdom.

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