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Criteria

Incentive Measures

Criteria

Thailand offers a cash rebate of up to 30% for foreign film productions with local expenditures of 50 million THB (approximately 1.4 million USD) or more.

Main rebate

  • 15%
    For Thailand qualified spending from 50 million Thai Baht (approx. US$ 1.4m)
    The maximum primary and additional Incentive is 25%
  • 20%
    For Thailand qualified spending from 100 – 150 million Thai Baht (approx. US$ 2.8 - 4.3m)
    The maximum primary and additional Incentive is 30%
  • 25%
    For Thailand qualified spending over 150 million Thai Baht (approx. US$ 4.3m)
    The maximum primary and additional Incentive is 30%

Additional rebate

  • 5%
    For productions employing Thai nationals in key team position.
  • 5%
    For productions promoting tourism, Soft Power and positive image of Thailand.
  • 3%
    For productions filming in Designated Provinces.
  • 3%
    For productions that completes post-production in Thailand.
  • 15%
    For Thailand qualified spending from 50 million Thai Baht (approx. US$ 1.4m)
  • 20%
    For Thailand qualified spending from 100 – 150 million Thai Baht (approx. US$ 2.8 - 4.3m)
  • 25%
    For Thailand qualified spending over 150 million Thai Baht (approx. US$ 4.3m)

No CAP & NO Cultural Test

Additional Incentive

At least 30 points of available points will be qualified.

> Director 5 points
> Co-Director 3 points
> Second Unit Director 3 points
> First Assistance Director 2 points
> Screenwriter 3 points
> Leading actor/actress 4 points
> Supporting actor/actress 3 points
> Director of Photography 4 points
> Second Unit Director of Photography 2 points
> Production Designer 3 points
> Action Unit Director 3 points
> Stunt Coordinator 2 points
> Script Supervisor 2 points
> Location Sound Recordist 2 points
> Visual Effects Supervisor 2 points
> Special Effects Supervisor 3 points
> Editor 2 points
> Sound Editing 2 points 2 points
> Sound Mixing 2 points
> Composer 2 points
> Costume Designer 2 points
> Key Make Up 2 points
> Key Hair Artist 2 points

1. Presenting positive image or promoting positive perception of Thailand, at least one of the following

Festival or Tradition
Displaying the enchantment, uniqueness, and inspiring audience join the festival.
Thai Cuisine or Thai Dessert
Displaying the cooking recipe, delicacy, finesse, Thai ingredients and inspiring audiences to have a taste.
Thai Costume, Fabric, or Craft Products
Displaying the production process, subtlety, elegance, value, and attracting audiences to wear Thai costumes or Thai fabric.
Thai Martial Arts
Displaying beauty and excellence of Thai Martial Arts as well as the preservation and inspiration to the audiences.
Identity of Thais
Displaying the uniqueness of Thai people such as friendliness, kindness, or Thai Smile.

2. Presenting the beauty of Thailand’s Tourist attractions.

Showing the beauty of natural attractions or the modern of man-made attractions at least 5 scenes. Presenting an impression and drawing attention to audiences to visit Thailand. 20 points
Mentioning name of attraction in the dialogue as well as the outstanding features to inspire the audience to explore. 5 points

3. The film is well received by audiences.

For theatrical release, the film must rank in the Top 5 of the box-office charts in the country of production.
For steaming services release, the film must rank in the Top 5 chart in the country of production.

Note : If the film is not released in the country of production, consider the ranking record upon release in at least one of the G20 countries instead.

Note: the principal photography days in these areas must cover at least 25% of the filming period in Thailand.

The spending cost for post-production services in Thailand should not be less than 15% of the eligible spending.
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