Incentive Measures

Criteria

Thailand provides an Incentive Measures for international film production projects with local expenditure of 50 million THB (approximately 1.43 million USD) or more, including a main rebate of 15% and an additional rebate of up to 5%, applicable as follows

3%
for hiring Thai people in key positions in the film production.
5%
for filming contents to promote Thailand’s image, soft power, and tourism.
3%
for filming in designated tourism provinces or cities.
2%
for using post-production services in Thailand.
5%
for any projects with local expenditures of 150 million THB (approximately 4.29 million USD) or more and start production from January 1st, 2024 onwards.
The maximum rebate is 150 million THB (approximately $4.29 million USD) per project.

No Cultural Test

Information about additional rebate

At least 50% of available points will be qualified.

> Director

> Co-Director

> Second Unit Director

> First Assistance Director

> Screenwriter

> Leading actor/actress

> Supporting actor/actress

> Director of Photography

> Second Unit Director of Photography

> Production Designer

> Action Unit Director

> Stunt Coordinator

> Script Supervisor

> Location Sound Recordist

> Visual Effects Supervisor

> Special Effects Supervisor

> Editor

> Sound Editing

> Sound Mixing

> Composer

> Costume Designer

> Key Make Up

> Key Hair Artist

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.

Mentioning name of attraction in the dialogue as well as the outstanding features to inspire the audience to explore.

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 50% 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.