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Cinemas in Thailand are popular venues for entertainment. Especially in Bangkok, the movie theaters tend to be multiplex facilities offering many other forms of entertainment besides movies, such as bowling or karaoke, along with restaurants and small shops.
The films playing in Thai cinemas are usually first-run Hollywood features, which tend to dominate the box-office scene.[1] There is a burgeoning Thai film industry that is making dozens of films each year that are increasingly popular with local audiences. Films from other Asian countries, such as Korea, Japan and Hong Kong, are popular as well.
The movie-theater business in Thailand is led by the Major Cineplex Group, which owns the Major Cineplex chain as well as the EGV chain and operates the Paragon Cineplex at Siam Paragon as well as Thailand's IMAX theaters.[2] Behind the combined Major Cineplex-EGV, which has a 50 percent market share, the SF Group is the No. 2 operator, with a 35 percent share.[3] Smaller chains include Apex in Bangkok's Siam Square, Thana Cineplex, Major Hollywood and UMG. In Chiang Mai, there is the Vista cinema. In Southern Thailand, there is the Coliseum chain.
As of 2007[update], there were 570 screens in Thailand, with 300 in the Bangkok metropolitan area. Nationwide, the person-to-screen ratio is 170 people per screen, with a 30:1 ratio in Bangkok.[3]
Ticketing, seating and customs
editTicket prices range from around 70 baht to 160 baht, depending on the time of day, the day of the week, the location of the theater and the movie being screened. In Bangkok cinemas, the price for new-release films will generally be 140 to 160 baht.
Seating is assigned; audience members make their choice of seating on a computer screen at the box office. Online ticketing is available on theater-chain websites. Automated phone booking is available as well.
Before the film, the audience must stand for the "Royal Anthem", which is accompanied by a montage of images of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Most theaters in Thailand keep the air conditioning very cold; patrons often bring a light sweater or jacket.[1]
The EGV chain has "Gold Class" cinemas, which have smaller screening rooms fitted with reclining seats, blankets and pillows. Prices for a Gold Class show range from 300 baht to 500 baht. The Major Cineplex chain offers comparable "Emperor" class seating, while SF Cinema has "First Class" and "VIP" screenings and Major Hollywood has "Star" seats. Paragon Cineplex has "Ultra Screen" theaters. Some cinemas, including Major Cineplex, EGV and Major Hollywood, have sofa-style seating at the back of the auditoriums, intended for couples. Customers who purchase these types of seats may sit in a lounge before the show and may be provided with free drinks or popcorn. Food and drinks may also be ordered and will be served by theater staff as the movie is playing.[4]
Language and subtitling
editIn central Bangkok and cities with many tourists and foreign residents, such as Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Phuket, foreign films (including Hollywood releases) will have the original soundtrack (called "soundtrack") with Thai subtitles. Outside of tourism centers and in some suburban Bangkok cinemas, all the foreign films, including Hollywood films, will generally be dubbed into Thai language.
Films from other Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, often play in Thailand theaters, but the soundtracks will usually be dubbed into Thai. Exceptions to this will be found at the Apex chain theaters in Siam Square and at House cinema on Royal City Avenue.
Often, films from Hollywood, such as The Da Vinci Code, as well as films from European countries that feature languages other than English, will have only Thai subtitles.[1]
For Thai films, most cinemas in tourism centers will have English subtitles. Exceptions for regional language (like Isan) in Thai film, such as Yam Yasothon (Thai: แหยม ยโสธร) and Panya Raenu (Thai: ปัญญา เรณู), which have only Thai-subtitles.
Film ratings
editA motion picture rating system to replace the 1930 Film Code was passed by the National Legislative Assembly in 2007 and was implemented in 2010.
Under the 1930 Film Code, the Board of Censors reviewed all films to be shown in Thailand and made cuts or altered scenes that were deemed inappropriate. The board was made up of members of the Royal Thai Police and Ministry of Culture officials. Members of various interest groups, such as Buddhist monks, physicians or teachers, are sometimes consulted about whether certain films would offend them.
Traditionally, depictions of sex and nudity are dealt with most heavy-handedly, with scenes being cut, pixelated or obscured by petroleum jelly. Profanity and violence are generally left intact.
Apex
editThe Apex Group of cinemas comprise the Lido, Scala and Siam theaters in Siam Square in Bangkok. The company is owned by the Tansacha family and is headed by Nanta Tansacha.[5] The theaters were built in the late 1960s and have changed little since, making possible a retro movie-going experience that can't be found at the shopping-mall multiplexes. The theaters tend to not be as crowded as the other cinemas in central Bangkok, and it's usually possible to obtain the most-desired seating just minutes before showtime. The Apex cinemas not only show first-run Hollywood films, but also many art films, which is unique in Thailand, other than the House theater on Royal City Avenue. Among the events exclusive to the Apex is the annual Little Big Film Project, in which a series of foreign independent films are shown over the course of several weeks.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lido | 3 | 675 | Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Center | The Lido cinemas are an older multiplex dating back to the late 1960s. They often screen Japanese, Korean and other foreign films and offer both Thai and English subtitles. All seats are 100 baht.
On May 31, 2018, the cinema held a farewell event for the original iteration of the multiplex before closing down for renovation and re-opened as Lido Connect on July 30, 2019. After re-opening, while Lido 2 and 3 were converted into concert and live event halls — only Lido 1 remains as a movie theater. |
| Scala | 1 | 900 | Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Discovery Center | The Scala Theatre was built in 1967. The screen is 21 meters wide and 8.7 meters tall.[5] Ticket buyers point out what seats they desire on a paper chart in the ticket booth. Also in the lobby are hand-painted movie advertisements, which were commonplace in Thailand until the 1990s, when large-scale screen printing became available. First-run Hollywood features are usually featured at the Scala, with the films moving to the Lido cinemas in subsequent weeks. The Scala is occasionally booked for live shows and private functions. Tickets are 140 baht for normal seats (Row H-CC) and 160 baht for stadium-style seating at the rear of the auditorium (Row A-G).
Scala switched their main projector from film to digital on February 27, 2013, with the film projector still available for special screenings of films in 35mm movie film. The Scala Cinema closed on 5 July 2020, with its last screening being the film, Cinema Paradiso. |
| Siam | 1 | 832 | Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Paragon |
Siam Theatre was burnt down during the political unrest in Bangkok on 19 May 2010. |
Coliseum Multiplex
editColiseum Multiplex is a chain of movie theaters in Southern Thailand.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Multiplex | 3 | Lee Garden, Hat Yai | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 6 | Paradise Shopping Plaza, Phuket City | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 1 | Trang Rama Trang Province | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 3 | Phatthalung |
Major Cineplex Group
editMajor Cineplex combined with the EGV chain, is the largest operator of cinemas in Thailand. Its operations are concentrated in Bangkok. Major Cineplex's cinemas are divided into five brands which are Major Cineplex, EGV, Paragon Cineplex, Quartier CineArt and Esplanade Cineplex.
1. Current Branches
In Bangkok district
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Cineplex Lotus's Rama 2 | 3 | 765 | Lotus's Rama 2 | |
| Major Cineplex Bangpakok | 3 | Lotus's Bangpakok | ||
| Major Cineplex Bangsue | 6 | Gateway at Bangsue Bangpo | ||
| Major Cineplex Ladkrabang | 5 | Robinson Lifestyle Ladkrabang | Opened November 2019. | |
| Major Cineplex Bang Kapi | 10 | 2256 | Lotus's Bang Kapi Lat Phrao Road | |
| Major Cineplex Bang Na | 10 | 1954 | CentralPlaza Bangna | On the sixth floor of a Central Group shopping mall, adjacent to restaurants, shops and the Pororo Aquapark Bangkok water amusement park. |
| Major Cineplex Central Pinklao | 11 | Central Pinklao, Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisri Road | Rebranded from an EGV location. | |
| Major Cineplex Fashion Island | 7 | Fashion Island, Ram Inthra Road, Min Buri | Formerly an EGV cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged. | |
| Major Cineplex Future Park Rangsit | 10 | 1701 | Future Park Rangsit | Rebranded from an EGV location. |
| Major Cineplex Tiwanon | 3 | Big C Tiwanon, Tiwanon Road Nonthaburi | Moved to River Plaza Nonthaburi | |
| Major Cineplex Phetchakasem | 6 | 1746 | Phetkasem Power Center Phetkasem Road, Bangkok | |
| Major Cineplex Pinklao | 13 | 3850 | Boromarachachonnanee Road, Bang Phlat | The first Major Cineplex complex, it opened in 1996. Opposite Central Plaza Pinklao, Bangkok Noi. |
| Major Cineplex Ratchayothin | 15 | 4014+ | Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak | The former flagship branch of the Major Cineplex chain was opened in 1998. It had Thailand's first IMAX theater until the IMAX operation was moved to Paragon Cineplex in 2006. The shopping mall is anchored by the cineplex, with shops, restaurants, a bowling alley, karaoke and a fitness center. An IMAX Digital Theatre was opened here in 2010.[6] |
| Major Cineplex Rama 2 | 9 | 1710 | Central Rama 2 | |
| Major Cineplex Rama 3 | 9 | 2596 | Central Rama 3 | A former United Artists multiplex, Major Cineplex took it over and remodeled it in 2003. |
| Major Cineplex Rangsit | 16 | 3465 | Phahonyothin Road, Rangsit, Pathum Thani | The first megaplex in Asia. |
| Major Cineplex Samrong | 8 | Imperial World Samrong, Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan | Formerly an EGV Cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged. | |
| Major Cineplex Samsen | 6 | 1505 | Supreme Complex Shopping Mall, Samsen Rd, Bangkok | |
| Major Cineplex Srinakarin | 5 | 1259 | Lotus's Srinakarin (Old Plus Mall) | |
| Major Cineplex Sukhumvit | 8 | 1746 | Sukhumvit Soi 61, Watthana | A shopping center anchored by the movie theater with restaurants, shops, bowling alley and karaoke, the Sukhumvit branch sometimes has late shows. It is near the Skytrain's Ekamai station, opposite the Eastern Bus Terminal. |
| Major Cineplex Samut Prakan 2 | 2 | Makro x Lotus's Mall Samut Prakan Sai Luat Road, Samut Prakan Province | ||
| Major Cineplex Samut Prakan | 5 | Robinson Lifestyle Samut Prakan | Opened October 2014. | |
| Major Cineplex Chaengwattana | 5 | 823 | Charn at The Avenue Chaengwattana, Chaengwattana Road |
In Province district
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Cineplex Ayutthaya | 4 | 1313 | Big C, Ayutthaya | Includes 10-lane bowling alley. |
| Major Cineplex Amata Nakorn | 5 | 1310 | Lotus's Amata Nakorn Industrial District, Chonburi | |
| Major Cineplex Ban Pong | 5 | 1442 | Lotus's, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi | |
| Major Cineplex Chachoengsao | 5 | 1711 | Big C Place Chachoengsao | Part of complex anchored by Big C, has 12-lane bowling alley. |
| Major Cineplex Chiang Mai Airport | 7 | 1843 | Central Chiangmai Airport | Normal-class seat is priced at 100-120 baht. On Tuesday there is a special discount in all classes. Honeymoon seat is available, providing larger seat pitch and legroom. Emperor-class reclining seat is also available at 500 baht with a complimentary drink or popcorn. |
| Major Cineplex Central Chiangmai | 10 | 2409 | Central Chiangmai, Chiang Mai | Opened December 2013,Krungsri Imax seats have 391 & Digital seats have 2018. |
| Major Cineplex Chiang Rai | 5 | 1347 | Central Chiang Rai | Opened March 2011. |
| Major Cineplex Chiang Rai 2 | 4 | Big C Chiang Rai 2 | ||
| Major Cineplex Chonburi 2 | 2 | Lotus's Chonburi 3 (Ban Suan) | ||
| Major Cineplex Chonburi | 4 | 1063 | Big C Chonburi | |
| Major Cineplex Hua Hin | 4 | 1404 | Hua Hin Market Village | Opened February 2006, large-scale shopping mall has a Lotus's, bowling alley and many stores. Does not often show English-soundtrack films. |
| Major Cineplex Krabi | 4 | 1134 | Lotus's, Krabi | Opened December 2007, includes 8-lane bowling alley. |
| Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan | 5 | 1138 | V-Square Nakhon Sawan | |
| Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan 2 | 4 | Makro x Lotus's Mall Nakhon Sawan | ||
| Major Cineplex Nawanakorn | 4 | 1187 | Lotus's Nawanakhon | |
| Major Cineplex Pattaya | 8 | 1748 | The Avenue Pattaya, Second Road, Pattaya | Stand-alone branch with Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl. |
| Major Cineplex Phetchabun | 4 | 1144 | Lotus's, Phetchabun | |
| Major Cineplex Phitsanulok | 4 | 1067 | Lotus's Phitsanulok | |
| Major Cineplex Salaya | 5 | 1003 | Lotus's Salaya | |
| Major Cineplex Samui | 3 | 918 | Lotus's Ko Samui | includes 12-lane bowling alley. |
| Major Cineplex Samui 2 | 3 | Central Samui | ||
| Major Cineplex Saraburi | 4 | 1100 | Suk-Anan park shopping mall, Saraburi | |
| Major Cineplex Rangsit-Klong 6 | 4 | 1020 | Big C Thanyaburi | |
| Major Cineplex Ubon Ratchathani | 7 | Central Ubon | Opened April 2013. | |
| Major Cineplex Udon Thani | 8 | 2120 | Central Udon | |
| Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet | 4 | 1008 | Big C Kamphaeng Phet | |
| Major Cineplex Mukdahan | 4 | 1090 | Robinson Lifestyle Mukdahan | Opened December 2014. |
| Major Cineplex Nong Bua Lamphu | 4 | 1050 | Lotus's Nong Bua Lamphu | |
| Major Cineplex Nong Khai | 2 | Asawann Nong Khai 2 (Big C Nong Khai) | ||
| Major Cineplex Sakon Nakhon | 4 | Robinson Lifestyle Sakon Nakhon | Opened November 2013. | |
| Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet 2 | 4 | Robinson Lifestyle Kamphaeng Phet | Opened December 2017. | |
| Major Cineplex Chaiyaphum | 3 | Robinson Lifestyle Chaiyaphum | Opened December 2018. | |
| Major Cineplex Phetburi | 5 | Robinson Lifestyle Phetburi | Opened May 2017. | |
| Major Cineplex Roi Et 2 | 4 | Robinson Lifestyle Roi Et | Opened October 2014. | |
| Major Cineplex Saraburi 2 | 6 | Robinson Lifestyle Saraburi | Opened November 2013. |
Major Cinema
editMajor Cinema (Original EGV) as the first multiplex cinema operator in Thailand. The No. 2 operator of cinemas, it merged with Major Cineplex in 2004.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand EGV Bang Khae | 10 | 1900 | Seacon Bangkae, Petchkasem Road, Bang Khae | The first multiplex theater in Thailand, Opened in 1994 built situated in the former Future Park Bangkae Shopping Mall before taken over by Seacon Development Public Co., Ltd. In August 2010 it was temporarily closed for big renovated and will be opened in August 2012. Later in 2024, it received a major renovation. and changed the name to "Bangkae Cineplex" |
| Major Cinema Pakchong | 3 | Big C Pakchong Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| Major Cinema Saraburi | 2 | Lotus's Saraburi | ||
| Major Cinema Saraburi 2 | 4 | Big C Place Saraburi | ||
| Major Cinema Hatyai | 2 | Lotus's Hatyai 1 Songkhla | ||
| Major Cinema Mahachai | 2 | Big C Mahachai 2 Samut Sakhon | ||
| Major Cinema Bowin | 3 | Big C Bowin, Rayong | ||
| Major Cinema Ratchaphruek | 4 | Robinson Lifestyle Ratchaphruek Nonthaburi | Opened November 2022. | |
| Major Cinema Chalong | 3 | Robinson Lifestyle Chalong Phuket | Opened September 2023. | |
| Major Cinema Samut Prakan | 2 | Big C Place Samut Prakan Samut Prakan Province | ||
| EGV Nongbua | 1 | Big C Nongbua Nakhon Sawan Province | ||
| EGV Phimai | 2 | Lotus's Phimai Nakhon Ratchasima Province | ||
| EGV Surat Thani | 6 | Lotus's Surat Thani Province | ||
| Major Cinema Tha Thong | 3 | Lotus's Tha Thong Phitsanulok Province | ||
| Major Cinema Omyai | 5 | 1224 | Big C Place Omyai Nakhon Pathom | |
| Major Cinema Si Racha | 4 | 1350 | Pacific Park Si Racha Chonburi Province | |
| EGV Songkhla | 5 | Lotus's Songkhla | ||
| Major Cinema Khon Kaen | 5 | 1228 | Lotus's Khon Kaen 2 | Opened in December 2011 as EGV brand for the first time since 2005 and is the first EGV location to take new brand place following renovation of entire mall in January 2022. |
| EGV Uttaradit | 2 | Lotus's Uttaradit Province |
Paragon Cineplex
editParagon Cineplex is located in the Siam Paragon shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krungsri IMAX | 1 | 600 | Siam Paragon, Pathum Wan | Opened June 2006; moved from former location at Major Ratchayothin. It's also the only IMAX theater in the Southeast Asia region with a functional IMAX 70mm film projector. |
| Paragon Cineplex | 15 | 3450 | Siam Paragon, Pathum Wan | Opened in early 2006 on the fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes the Siam Pavalai, a 1,200-seat theater. There are six smaller, luxury "Ultra Screen" cinemas, with reclining seats, as well as Enigma, a members-only cinema and lounge. |
Esplanade Cineplex
editEsplanade Cineplex is located in The Esplanade (Bangkok) shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Cineplex Ratchada | 12 | 2700 | Esplanade Ratchada, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng | A flagship branch for the Major Cineplex chain opened in December 2006. It includes a 22-lane bowling alley, an ice-skating rink, shops and restaurants. It is near the MRT's Thailand Cultural Centre station. |
| Esplanade Cineplex Rattanathibate | 16 | 4200 | The Esplanade (Ngamwonwan-Khaerai) Rattanathibate Road, Nonthaburi | The second branch in the Esplanade Cineplex's chain. It includes a 22-lane bowling alley,15 karaoke rooms, an ice-skating rink 2-times larger than Rachadaphisek branch, 7,435 sq.m. retail space.Including the MMAX Theatre, the Thailand's biggest Digital 3D Screen. It is expected to open in December 2009. It is located in the premise of Lotus's Rattanathibate at Kae-Lai Intersection |
Paradise Cineplex
editParadise Cineplex is located in the Paradise Park up-scale shopping mall, a former Seri Center on Srinakarin Road and operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Cineplex | 8 | 1550 | Paradise Park, Prawet | A former Major Cineplex, the multiplex was expanded from six to eight screens and rebranded as Paradise Cineplex on 4 August 2010. In keeping with the shopping mall's aims, the multiplex is marketed as an upscale luxury cinema focused on high-income customers lived in eastern Bangkok and the suburbs near Srinakarin Road, Suvarnabhumi Airport and the Bangna-Trad Road area. Closed in January 2023. |
Mega Cineplex
editMega Cineplex is located in the Mega Bangna shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Cineplex | 15 | 3445 | Siam Future Mega Bangna, Bangkok | 15 Digital cinema with Blu-O bowling and karaoke and Sub-Zero ice skate rink. |
Hatyai Cineplex
editHatyai Cineplex is located in the Central Hatyai shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatyai Cineplex | 10 | 2329 | Central Hatyai, Songkla | Opened in December 2013 on the fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes luxury "Ultra Screen" cinemas, with reclining seats, and 4DX Theater. The tenth cinema used to be IMAX theater. |
Quartier CineArt
editQuartier CineArt is located in the EmQuartier (Bangkok) shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Asset Presents IMAX | 1 | 386 | EmQuartier, Phrom Phong | Opened April 2015; projector moved from former location at Major Pinklao. Full IMAX ratio at 1.90:1. |
| Quartier CineArt | 7 | 1048 | EmQuartier, Phrom Phong | Opened in April 2015 on the fourth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes the AEON Theater @ Quartier the Thailand first and luxury cinema screened by laser projector system. The formally named SCB First Screen is the fourth location of Major Cineplex Dolby Atmos theater with RealD XL screening system. And the TRUE Screen X, the Asean first of Screen X system powered by 9 projectors and 3 screens around the theater. |
WestGate Cineplex
editWestGate Cineplex is located in the CentralPlaza WestGate shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krungsri IMAX | 1 | 402 | CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang Yai | Opened August 2015; the third branch with IMAX HFR system. |
| WestGate Cineplex | 11 | 1888 | CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang Yai | Opened in August 2015 on the fourth–fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes the Ultra Screen, fifth location of Major Cineplex Dolby Atmos theater with RealD 3D screening system, the 4DX with all new 13-types effect, Kids Cinema, the 2 cinema halls for kids by adaption the concept from EGV Kids Cinemas @ Future Park Rangsit, and 6 digital cinema halls. |
ICON Cineconic
editThe seventeenth installment of Major Cineplex chain, exclusively built in Iconsiam Bangkok shopping mall in 2018. It is said to be a Thailand first interracial standard concept and Thailand first laserplex. With 14 screens and 3,000 seats, ICON Cineconic cinemas are including The Iconic IMAX Theater-the first IMAX with Laser theater in Thailand that equipped by IMAX-Barco 2nd generation laser projector (the Commercial Laser; CoLa) and 12.1 channel IMAX nXos sound system, The Iconic VIP Screen-the 6 star theater, Cineconic Kids Cinema, Cineconic Living Cinema-a cinema-themed with living room concept that provide for group rental or event rental first, the Iconic 4DX theater, and 9 digital cinemas that equipped with laser projection system.
Eastville Cineplex
editLocated in Central Eastville shopping mall. Designed in English Garden cinema concept and provide the first eco-cineplex that belong to "Green Ville" concepts of shopping mall.
Diana Cineplex
editLocated in Diana Hat Yai shopping mall in Songkla. Designed in Movie Relaxation theme.
Ayutthaya City Park Cineplex
editLocated in Ayutthaya City Park shopping mall in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Designed in Movie Relaxation theme.
Korat Cineplex
editLocated in The Mall Korat shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima. Designed in Digital Edge theme belong to WestGate Cineplex.
Blúport Cineplex
editLocated in Blúport shopping mall in Huahin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Designed in Resort theme belong to shopping mall theme.
Seacon Cineplex
editLocated in Seacon Square Srinakarin shopping mall. Designed in Movie Relaxation theme.
Si Racha Cineplex
editLocated in Central Si Racha shopping mall in Si Racha, Chonburi. Designed in Digital Oasis theme.
Chanthaburi Cineplex
editLocated in Central Chanthaburi shopping mall in Chanthaburi. Designed in Digital Oasis theme.
Westville Cineplex
editLocated in Central Westville shopping mall in Nonthaburi. It is to be first cinema hall that designed for low carbon and sustainability design. All materials used for decorate are recycled materials.
Bangkapi Cineplex
editLocated in The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi shopping mall in Bangkapi. It was once garage of SF Cinema with major renovation surround remnant of old SF inside theaters except to newly IMAX Laser and is now opened with 7 cinemas from previously 9 cinemas portion.
Nakhon Pathom Cineplex
editLocated in Central Nakhon Pathom shopping mall in Nakhon Pathom.
Major Hollywood
editMajor Hollywood is a small chain of cinemas in suburban Bangkok.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Hollywood Suksawat | 7 | Suksawat Road, Ratburana | The first branch of Major Hollywood cinema chain.
Closed in 2017. then demolished in 2019. | |
| Major Hollywood Chaeng Watthana | 10 | 1799 | Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi | There are 3 types of auditoriums. First, 8 Standard auditoriums with total 1713 seats.Second, 1 auditorium named Major Hollywood's "Sweet" cinemas are fitted with couches and are designed for couples provided only 56 seats.Third,1 auditorium named Major Hollywood's "Star" cinemas are small screening rooms fitted with thickly padded reclining seats, with tableside food-and-beverage service provided only 30 v.i.p. seats.There are also bowling alley and karaoke rooms. |
| Major Hollywood Ramkhamhaeng | 10 | Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bang Kapi, opposite Ramkhamhaeng University | Three-story complex has a shopping arcade, snack shops, 18-lane bowling alley and karaoke facilities. There are also "Sweet" and "Star" v.i.p auditoriums.All standard auditoriums has leg-space up to 1.5 meter with new style comfortable seat. | |
| U Hollywood | N/A | Phahonyothin Rd. opposite Central Lat Proa Shopping Mall.6th floor on Union Mall Shopping Complex. | The world class eco-cinema concept opening in 14 Jan 2012 Thailand Children's Day. |
Nevada
editNevada is a chain in northeastern Thailand.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Multiplex Ubon Ratchathani | 7 | 2100 | Ubon Ratchathani | A cinema and hotel complex was the first multiplex in Thailand. |
| Nevada | 3 | Sakon Nakhon | ||
| Nevada | 3 | Roi Et | ||
| Nevada | Udon Thani | Located at IT Plaza |
SF Group
editSF Cinema
editSF Cinema is one of the brand names of SF Group. SF Cinema, dubbed SFC is targeted at middle-class families and teenagers. Its location is designed under the theme of Orange and White in relation to its logo and corporate identity system.[7]
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Cinema Bang Khae | 8 | 1850 | The Mall Lifestore Bang Khae, Phetkasem Road | Opened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept "Movie Fantasy". |
| SF Cinema Bangsaen | 4 | 929 | Laemthong Shopping Center Bangsaen Cholburi | Opened in February 2010 |
| SF Cinema Chanthaburi | 4 | 890 | Robinson Lifestyle Chanthaburi Chanthaburi | Renovated from SF Multiplex in 2008. |
| SF Cinema Central Chonburi | 7 | 1774 | Central Chonburi | Opened in 29 May 2009 |
| SF Cinema Jungceylon | 5 | 1425 | Jungceylon Shopping Complex, Phuket | Oriental-themed entertainment complex and shopping mall with bowling and karaoke. Opened in October 2007. |
| SF Cinema Khon Kaen | 8 | 1733 | Central Khon Kaen | Opened in 3 December 2009 |
| SF Cinema Laemchabang | 4 | 1100 | Harbor Mall Shopping Center, Laemchabang, Amphoe Si Racha, Chonburi Province | Opened in March 2009. |
| SF Cinema Rayong | 6 | 1528 | Passione Shopping Destination Rayong | SF Rayong Added 2 Cinema (Formerly was 9 Cinemas) |
| SF Cinema MBK | 8 | 1519 | MBK Center, Pathum Wan | The company's first multiplex branch, opened in 1999 under the theme "Movie Planet". Also has VIP cinema, bowling alley, karaoke; at Skytrain's National Stadium station. Has digital capability. Currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation program. |
| SF Cinema Pattaya | 6 | 1425 | Central Marina Pattaya | |
| SF Cinema Ramindra | 6 | 1382 | Central Ramindra | |
| SF Cinema Asoke | 8 | 1526 | Terminal 21 Asoke Junction, Bangkok | Opened in October 2011 |
| SF Cinema Tha Phra | 8 | 1594 | The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra, Bangkok | Facility to be expanded to up to 12 screens. There is also a bowling alley at the complex. The cinema is being promoted as "High Class Luxury Cinema Experience". Renovated facility opened in October 2007. |
| SF Cinema Trang | 3 | 640 | Robinson Lifestyle Trang | Opened 11 November 2010. |
| SF Cinema Suphanburi | 4 | 953 | Robinson Lifestyle Suphanburi | Opened 2 March 2012. |
| SF Cinema Ubon Ratchathani | 7 | 1607 | City Mall Shopping Center @ Sunee Tower Ubon Ratchathani | |
| SF Cinema Udon Thani | 8 | 1380 | Landmark Plaza Udon Thani | |
| SF Cinema Kanchanaburi | 4 | 962 | Robinson Lifestyle Kanchanaburi | Opened 28 February 2013. |
| SF Cinema Chiang Mai | 8 | - | Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai | Temporarily closed indefinitely. |
| SF Cinema Sattahip | 2 | - | Lotus's Sattahip | Temporarily closed indefinitely. |
| SF Cinema Bang Phli | 6 | 1072 | Big C Place Bangphli | Opened 24 March 2016 |
| SF Cinema Srisaman | 6 | 1111 | Robinson Lifestyle Srisaman | Opened 11 November 2015. |
| SF Cinema Nakhon Si Thammarat 2 | 6 | 1035 | Central Nakhon Si | Opened 28 July 2016. |
| SF Cinema Srinakarin | 5 | 1003 | JAS Urban Srinakarin | |
| SF Cinema Mahachai | 6 | 1353 | Central Mahachai | Opened 23 November 2017. |
| SF Cinema Phayao | 3 | 364 | Tops Plaza Phayao | Opened 25 January 2019. |
| SF Cinema Chonburi 2 | 5 | 860 | Robinson Lifestyle Chonburi (Amata Nakhon) | Opened 27 June 2018. |
| SF Cinema Muang Thong Thani | 5 | 1145 | Cosmo Bazaar Muang Thong Thani | |
| SF Cinema Chumphon | 3 | 549 | Lotus's Chumphon | Opened 10 October 2019. |
| SF Cinema Phetkasem | 4 | 612 | Big C Phetkasem 2 | Opened 13 September 2018. |
| SF Cinema Bowin | 3 | 665 | Robinson Lifestyle Bowin | Opened 1 June 2020. |
| SF Cinema Krabi | 4 | 880 | Big C Krabi | Opened 21 October 2021. |
| SF Cinema Ayutthaya | 5 | 897 | Central Ayutthaya | Opened 30 November 2021. |
| SF Cinema Banchang | 3 | 501 | Robinson Lifestyle Banchang | Opened 3 March 2022. |
| SF Cinema Thalang | 3 | 576 | Robinson Lifestyle Thalang | Opened 25 August 2022. |
| SF Cinema Rama 3 | 8 | 1746 | Terminal 21 Rama 3 | Opened 20 October 2022. |
| SF Cinema Nakhon Sawan | 5 | 932 | Central Nakhon Sawan | Opened 31 January 2024. |
| SF Cinema Salaya | 7 | 1334 | Central Salaya | Opened 12 August 2014. |
| SF Cinema Prachinburi | 4 | 882 | Robinson Lifestyle Prachinburi | Opened 4 December 2014. |
| SF Cinema Maha Sarakham | 5 | 1456 | Sermthai Complex Maha Sarakham | Opened 21 December 2012. |
| SF Cinema Surin | 5 | 1089 | Robinson Lifestyle Surin | Opened 20 December 2013. |
| SF Cinema Chachengsao | 6 | 1421 | Robinson Lifestyle Chachengsao | Opened 12 September 2014. |
| SF Cinema Buriram | 5 | 868 | Robinson Lifestyle Buriram | Opened 29 July 2015. |
| SF Cinema Mae Sot | 4 | 832 | Robinson Lifestyle Mae Sot | Opened 18 December 2015. |
| SF Cinema Lopburi | 5 | 967 | Robinson Lifestyle Lopburi | Opened 16 December 2016. |
| SF Cinema Nakhon Ratchasima | 8 | 2096 | Terminal 21 Korat | Opened 19 December 2016. |
| SF Cinema Ratchaphruek | 8 | 1465 | The Crystal SB Ratchaphruek | Opened 1 December 2016. |
| SF Cinema Samut Songkhram | 3 | 529 | Big C Samut Songkhram | Opened 30 November 2018. |
| SF Cinema Phetchaburi | 4 | 724 | Big C Phetchaburi | Opened 16 June 2017. |
| SF Cinema Ratchaburi | 3 | 539 | Robinson Lifestyle Ratchaburi | Opened 25 May 2017. |
| SF Cinema Yala | 3 | 521 | Lotus's Lifestyle Mall Yala | Opened 12 October 2024. |
SF World Cinema
editSF World Cinema is SF Group's flagship cinema location. It is located within CentralWorld in Bangkok. It caters to a top-end level of customers with services under the concept of "personalized touch" for every type of customers. Opened in January 2007 with a total of 15 screens and 4,121 seats, it is the flagship branch of the SF chain. The cinema is a venue for film premieres and festivals. Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre is adjacent. The cinema also houses a number of digital projectors. The cinema has re-opened in October 2010 after undergoing extreme renovation due to the 2010 Red Shirt Protest and the following mass arson causing the CentralWorld mall to be engulfed in flames.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF World Cinema | 15 | 2906 | CentralWorld |
SFX Cinemas
editSFX Cinemas is SF Group's premium brand of cinemas. The cinemas are tastefully decorated and offer a higher-end level of premium services and an array of latest technologies in cinema presentation such as First Class seating and Dolby three-way sound.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFX Central Chaengwattana | 8 | 2407 | Central Chaengwattana, sixth floor, Chaengwattana Road | Opened in November 2008. The complex is slated to be Thailand's first all-digital cinema. The complex also houses one First Class Cinema, in the concept of "Exotica Cinema". |
| SFX Pattaya Beach | 10 | 2268 | Central Pattaya, sixth floor, Pattaya Second Beach Road | Opened in January 2009. The complex contains 8 Standard Cinemas along with one First Class Cinema and one Alfresco Cinema "The Porch". |
| SFX Central Ladprao | 10 | 2343 | Central Ladprao, sixth floor, Phahonyothin Road | Opened in 2002 as the first in the SF Group's SFX "boutique" brand of cinemas. It has two "First Class" cinema and digital capability. |
| SFX Central Phuket | 8 | 1271 | Central Phuket (Festival Building) | Opened in 2004. |
| SFX Central Rama 9 | 11 | 2394 | Central Rama IX | One of the six branches with Zigma Cinestadium, a dual-4K projection and Dolby Atmos theater. The other five are at CentralWorld, Central Lat Phrao, The Crystal Ekamai-Ramintra, The Mall Ngamwongwan and Maya Chiang Mai.[8] |
| SFX Maya Chiang Mai | 10 | 2068 | Maya Chiang Mai | Opened January 2019. |
| SFX Crystal Veranda | 8 | 1442 | Crystal Veranda | |
| SFX Nakhon Ratchasima | 9 | 1620 | Central Korat | Opened 3 November 2017. |
| SFX Pattaya 2 | 7 | 1370 | Terminal 21 Pattaya | Opened December 2018. |
| SFX Ngamwongwan | 10 | 1934 | The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan | A former APEX/The Mall Multiplex theater prior to 2001 and SF Cinema theater brand. |
Emprive Cineclub
editEmprive Cineclub is SF Group's exclusive brand of cinemas. It is located within The Emporium, in Bangkok. It caters to a top-end level of customers with services under the concept of "exclusive cinema experience" for top-end type of customers. Opened in February 2015 with a total of 5 screens and 1,200 seats, it is the luxurious branch of the SF chain.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emprive Cineclub | 5 | 716 | The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Khlong Toei | In second major remodeling of the top floors of The Emporium shopping complex, this branch was converted into luxurious format and bundled with 2 Dolby Atmos theater and its screening by Sony Digital Cinema system. It's formerly a United Artists theater and a SFX Cinema theater. |
Thana
editThana Cineplex is a chain of small cinemas based in Central and Northern Thailand.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thana Cineplex Ayutthaya | 4 | Tesco Lotus Ayutthaya | ||
| Thana Cineplex Chiang Kam | 1 | 344 | Chiang Kam, Phayao Province | |
| Thana Cineplex Chiang Rai | 2 | 701 | BigC Chiang Rai | |
| Thana Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet | 1 | 175 | Kamphaeng Phet | |
| Thana Cineplex Kanchanaburi 2 | 1 | Castle Mall, Kanchanaburi | ||
| Thana Cineplex Lampang | 2 | BigC, Lampang | ||
| Thana Cineplex Lopburi | 2 | BigC, Lopburi | ||
| Thana Cineplex Nakhon Pathom | 4 | BigC, Nakhon Pathom | ||
| Thana Cineplex Nakhon Sawan | 1 | 360 | Nakhon Sawan | |
| Thana Cineplex Phetchaburi | 2 | Phetchaburi | ||
| Thana Cineplex Phichit | 2 | Phichit Province | ||
| Thana Cineplex Phitsanulok | 4 | BigC, Phitsanulok | ||
| Thana Cineplex Phayao | 1 | 404 | Phayao | |
| Thana Cineplex Phrae | 1 | 342 | Phrae | |
| Thana Cineplex Phrae (Mark Four) | 1 | Mark Four Department Store, Phrae | ||
| Thana Cineplex Ratchaburi | 2 | Royal Park Department Store, Ratchaburi | ||
| Thana Cineplex Samut Prakan | 2 | BigC Samut Prakan | ||
| Thana Cineplex Saraburi | 2 | Taweekij Department Store, Saraburi | ||
| Thana Cineplex Sing Buri | 2 | 203 | Sing Buri | |
| Thana Cineplex Suphanburi 1 (O.K. Rama) | 1 | 657 | Suphanburi | |
| Thana Cineplex Suphanburi 2 (Fah Siam) | 1 | 602 | Suphanburi | |
| Thana Cineplex Uttaradit | 1 | 500 | Uttaradit |
Vista
editVista is a cinema chain based in Chiang Mai.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Kadsuankeaw | 7 | Central Kadsuankeaw, Chiang Mai | Has English-soundtrack movies. Vista 1-4 are older screens with only normal seating available. Vista 5-7 are newer screens comparable to Major Cineplex CentralPlaza Chiang Mai Airport. and Later improved to Major Cineplex Central Kadsuankeaw 6 Cinemas |
Others
edit| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance française | 1 | 225 | 29 South Sathon Road, Sathon | Holds regular screenings of French films and films from other countries with French subtitles.[9] |
| Bell Cinema City | 3 | Chaiyaphum | ||
| Century The Movie Plaza | 8 | Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi | This multiplex anchoring a shopping mall opened in 2005. It is located near the Skytrain's Victory Monument station.
The 2nd branch, Century The Movie Plaza Sukhumvit, is located nearby BTS Onnut station with a skywalk connecting the mall and the station.[10] | |
| Fairy Cineplex | 4 | Fairy Plaza, Khon Kaen | Sometimes has English-soundtrack films. | |
| Goethe-Institut | 18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathon Soi 1, Sathon | Regularly holds screenings of German films.[11] | ||
| House RCA | 2 | 200 | Royal City Avenue, Huai Khwang | House is a boutique art film cinema on the third floor of the UMG RCA cinema in Bangkok. It opened in 2004. All films have English and Thai subtitles. The cinema has a café and a library lounge, where books and magazines about cinema can be browsed. House sometimes hosts special events and movie-preview parties. The ticket price for all seats is 100 baht.
House RCA closed on August 31, 2019 and later moved to Samyan Mitrtown. |
| House Samyan | 3 | 361 | Samyan Mitrtown, Samyan | Moved from House RCA.
AIS Play House 3 has a 35mm film projector for special screenings and House 5 is a Dolby Digital cinema. Ticket prices for non-member is at 160 baht and 140 baht for members. |
| Japan Foundation | 10th Floor, Sermmit Tower, 159 Sukhumvit Soi 21, Watthana | Holds regular screenings of Japanese films, usually with Thai subtitles only.[12] | ||
| Bangkok Screening Room (BKKSR) | 1 | 50 | 2nd Floor, Woof Pack building, Soi Sala Daeng 1 (Rama IV Road side), Sala Daeng | Holds regular screenings of classic, foreign, independent and documentary films with a high-end 2K projector and surround sound system.[13] |
| Kosa Cineplex | 4 | Khon Kaen | ||
| Prince | 3 | Khon Kaen | ||
| Five Stars Multiplex | 6 | Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| Embassy Diplomat Screens | 5 | 234 | Pathum Wan (Chit Lom), Bangkok | Located at Central Embassy. An all-sofa cineplex with premium service. Managed by Executive Cinema Corporation, a special team led by Major Cineplex CEO Vicha Poolvaraluk and the investors groups from Canada. |
| One Ultra Screens | 6 | 988 | Pathum Wan (Lumpini), Bangkok | Located at Parade zone, One Bangkok. An exclusive cinema club with premium service under Exclusive Cinema Club concept. Managed by Cinema One, a special team led by Major Cineplex CEO Vicha Poolvaraluk. |
| Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre | 1 | 66 Charoen Krung Road, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon | Sala Chalermkrung is Bangkok's oldest cinema and was the first air-conditioned theater in Thailand. Built on the order of King Prajadhipok and named by him, it was opened on July 2, 1933. It is the only theater from the first "golden age" of Thai cinema still standing. No longer regularly showing movies, the theater has been renovated and is principally used for Thai dance performances. |
See also
edit- List of films shot in Thailand
- List of shopping malls in Thailand
- Bangkok International Film Festival – Held annually.
- Thai Short Film and Video Festival – Held annually; Thailand's longest-running film festival.
- World Film Festival of Bangkok – Held annually in October.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Movie Theatres in Bangkok". Thaiwebsites.com. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ^ "IMAX theaters". IMAX.com. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^ a b Tsui, Ki Nan (2007-06-18). "Cinema paradiso". The Nation (Thailand). Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ^ Holland, Michael. Thai Culture: Movies (retrieved August 19, 2006)
- ^ a b Amnatcharoenrit, Bamrung (June 3, 2003), "Old-style glamour still sells", Bangkok Post via Siamfuture.com.
- ^ "Imax expanding in Thailand via $5mn". The Nation (Thailand). Retrieved 2011-01-05.
- ^ SF Cinema. "SF Cinema by Location". Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ About Zigma Cinestadium
- ^ Alliance Francaise de Bangkok - Thailand Archived 2012-07-11 at archive.today
- ^ Century The Movie Plaza Sukhumvit
- ^ Welcome to the Goethe Institute in Thailand
- ^ The Japan Foundation, Bangkok Archived 2007-03-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ About BKKSR
External links
editIndependent listings site
edit- Cinematic – Movie showtimes for cinemas in Bangkok
- ThaiWorldView - database of Thai movies, actors, actresses, directors and film history
- Wise Kwai's Bangkok Cinema Scene – Reviews and showtimes for mainstream and indie films showing in Bangkok.
Chain and theater sites
edit- Apex chain
- Century the Movie Plaza – Showtime listings in Thai.
- Chiang Mai Vista
- Coliseum Cineplex – Showtimes at Diana Department Store, Hat Yai.
- EGV – Showtime listings in Thai.
- House – Showtime listings in English and Thai.
- IMAX Thailand
- Major Cineplex/EGV
- Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
- SF Cinema City