List of cinemas in Thailand
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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, and routinely outpace the Hollywood films at the box office. 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 only IMAX theater. 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.[2] 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.[2]
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[edit] Ticketing, seating and customs
Ticket 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 a Bangkok cinema, the price for a new-release film will generally be 140 baht. In Chiang Mai, the flat-rate price for a normal class seat is 100 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.[3]
[edit] Language and subtitling
In 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.
[edit] Film ratings
A motion picture rating system to replace the 1930 Film Code was passed by the National Legislative Assembly in 2007, but as of the end of 2007, the law was yet to be implemented. Until then, the 1930 Film Code remains in effect.
Under the 1930 Film Code, the Board of Censors reviews all films to be shown in Thailand and makes cuts or alters scenes that it deems offensive. The board is 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.
[edit] List of cinemas in Thailand
[edit] Apex
The 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.[4] 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. |
| 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.[4] 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 100 baht for normal seats and 120 baht for stadium-style seating at the rear of the auditorium. |
| Siam | 1 | 832 | Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Paragon | Tickets are 100 baht for normal seats and 120 baht for stadium-style seating at the rear of the auditorium. The Siam often schedules Thai films and films from other Asian countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, for extended engagements. |
[edit] Coliseum Multiplex
Coliseum Multiplex is a chain of movie theaters in Southern Thailand.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Multiplex | 4 | The Mall Tha-Pra Shopping Center, Bangkok | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 3 | Lee Garden, Hat Yai | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | Robinson Ocean Hat Yai | |||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 6 | Paradise Shopping Plaza, Phuket City | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 5 | Diana Department Store, Hat Yai, Songkhla Province | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 4 | Robinson Ocean, Nakhon Si Thammarat | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 3 | Tesco Lotus Surat Thani | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 1 | Trang Rama Trang Province | ||
| Coliseum Multiplex | 5 | The Coliseum Shopping Mall Surat Thani (Opening2009) |
[edit] Major Cineplex Group
Major 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 four brands which are Major Cineplex, EGV, Paragon Cineplex and Esplanade Cineplex.
[edit] Major Cineplex
1. Current Branches
In Bangkok district
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Cineplex Bang Kapi | 10 | Tesco Lotus Bang Kapi, Lat Phrao Road | ||
| Major Cineplex Bang Na | 10 | Central City Bang Na | On sixth floor of a Central Group shopping mall, adjacent to Major Hit bowling alley, karaoke booths, restaurants, shops and the Leo Land water amusement park. | |
| Major Cineplex Chaeng Wattana | 5 | The Avenue Chaeng Wattana, next to Big C Supercenter on Chaeng Wattana Road | Mall anchored by cineplex, with Big Echo karaoke, shops and restaurants. | |
| Major Cineplex Fashion Island | 11 | Fashion Island, Ram Inthra Road, Min Buri | Formerly an EGV cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged. | |
| Major Cineplex Nonthaburi | 7 | Nonthaburi | ||
| Major Cineplex Phetchakasem | 6 | Phetkasem Road, Bangkok | ||
| Major Cineplex Pinklao | 13 | Nakhon Chaisi 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 was Thailand's largest cinema until Paragon Cineplex opened. The shopping mall is anchored by the cineplex, with shops, restaurants, a bowling alley, karaoke and a fitness center. It was the former location of Thailand's IMAX cinema, which moved to Paragon in 2005. |
| Major Cineplex Rama II | 9 | Central Plaza Rama II, Rama II Road | ||
| Major Cineplex Rama III | 9 | Central Plaza Rama III | A former United Artists multiplex, Major Cineplex took it over and remodeled it in 2003. | |
| Major Cineplex Ramkhamhaeng | 7 | Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bang Kapi | Major Cineplex's second complex. | |
| Major Cineplex Rangsit | 16 | Phahonyothin Road, Rangsit, Pathum Thani | The first megaplex in Asia. | |
| Major Cineplex Samrong | 12 | Imperial World Samrong, Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan | Formerly an EGV Cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged. | |
| Major Cineplex Seri Center | 6 | Seri Center, Srinakarin Road, Prawet | Cinemas are on third floor of shopping mall, adjacent to Major Bowl. | |
| Major Cineplex Srinakarin | 5 | Tesco Lotus, Srinakarin | ||
| Major Cineplex Sukhumvit | 8 | 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. |
In Province district
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Cineplex Ayutthaya | 4 | Big C, Ayutthaya | Opened February 2008, includes 10-lane bowling alley. | |
| Major Cineplex Ban Pong | 5 | Tesco Lotus, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi | Opened August 2008. | |
| Major Cineplex Chachoengsao | 5 | 1572 | Chachoengsao Center | Part of complex anchored by Big C, has 12-lane bowling alley. |
| Major Cineplex Chiang Mai | 7 | Central Airport Plaza, Chiang Mai | 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 Chonburi | 4 | Big C Chonburi | Opened October 2007. | |
| Major Cineplex Hua Hin | 4 | Hua Hin Market Village | Opened February 2006, large-scale shopping mall has a Tesco Lotus, bowling alley and many stores. Does not often show English-soundtrack films. | |
| Major Cineplex Krabi | 4 | Tesco Lotus, Krabi | Opened December 2007, includes 8-lane bowling alley. | |
| Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan | 5 | Nakhon Sawan | ||
| Major Cineplex Nawanakorn East | 4 | Tesco Lotus, Nawanakhon | Opening August 2008 | |
| Major Cineplex Nawanakorn West | 4 | Big C, Nawanakhon | Opened May 2008 | |
| Major Cineplex Pattaya | 8 | The Avenue, Second Road, Pattaya | Stand-alone branch with Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl. | |
| Major Cineplex Phetchaboon | 4 | Tesco Lotus, Phetchabun | Opened February 2008. | |
| Major Cineplex Phitsanulok | 4 | Tesco Lotus Phitsanulok | Opened 2006. | |
| Major Cineplex Salaya | 5 | Tesco Lotus, Salaya | Opened January 2008. | |
| Major Cineplex Samui | 3 | Tesco Lotus, Ko Samui | Opened May 2006, includes 12-lane bowling alley. | |
| Major Cineplex Thanyaburi | 5 | Tesco Lotus, Thanyaburi | Opened August 2008. | |
| Major Cineplex Ubon Ratchathani | 5 | Ubon Ratchathani | A former NPV multiplex, Major Cineplex took it over and remodeled it in 2005. | |
| Major Cineplex Udon Thani | 7 | Udon Thani |
2. In Development Branches
Note : Some of part in Development Branches Section is unofficial and has not any comfirm from the original source.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Cineplex Rattanathibate | 16 | 4200 | Esplanade Rattanathibate, Rattanathibate Road, Nonthaburi | It is located in the premise of Tesco Lotus Rattanathibate at Kae-Lai Intersection. 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, and has more than 7,435 sq.m. retail space. It is expected to open in late 2009. |
| Major Cineplex Mega Bangna | 19 | Siam Future Mega Bangna, Bangkok | Opening January 2010 | |
| Major Cineplex Amatanakorn | 5 | Tesco Lotus, Amata Nakorn Industrial District, Chonburi | Opening November 2009. | |
| Major Cineplex Khon Kaen | 10 | Tesco Lotus, Khon Kaen | Opening 3Q 2009. | |
| Major Cineplex Nakhon Pathom | 6 | Tesco Lotus, Nakhon Pathom | Opening 2009 | |
| Major Cineplex Phuket | 5 | Tesco Lotus, Patong Beach Phuket | Opening late 2009. | |
| Major Cineplex Ratchaburi | 6 | Tesco Lotus, Amphoe Mueang Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi Province | Opening 2009. | |
| Major Cineplex Srisaket | 4 | Big-C, Srisaket | ||
| Major Cineplex Bangyai | 12 | Tesco Lotus, Bang Yai, Nonthaburi | Opening 2010. | |
| Major Cineplex Rama IV | 4 | Tesco Lotus, Rama IV | Opening 2009 |
[edit] EGV
EGV was 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGV Bang Khae | 10 | 1900 | Future Park, Petchkasem Road, Bang Khae | The first multiplex theater in Thailand, built in 1994. Also has two "Supreme" cinemas. |
| EGV Five Stars Korat | 6 | The Mall Korat, Mitraphap Road, Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| EGV Lad Phrao | 7 | 1826 | Imperial World, Lad Phrao Road | Also has Gold Class. |
| EGV Metropolis | 7 | BigC Rajadamri, Pathum Wan | Opposite CentralWorld, EGV Metropolis is an anchor for the BigC shopping center, which has shops, restaurants and a fitness center. Bangkok Theater@Metropolis is used for theatrical performances. There's also a Gold Class theater. It's near the Skytrain's Chidlom station. | |
| EGV Omyai | 5 | Omyai, Nakhon Pathom | ||
| EGV Rangsit | 10 | Future Park, Rangsit | Also has one children's cinema. | |
| EGV Sri Racha | 4 | 1350 | Pacific Park, Si Racha, Chonburi Province | |
| Grand EGV Pinklao | 12 | 1900 | Central Pinklao, Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisri Road | Also has Gold Class. |
| Grand EGV Seacon | 14 | 3100 | Seacon Square, Srinakarin Road, Prawet | Has one Gold Class cinema. |
| Grand EGV Siam Discovery | 6 | 1688 | Siam Discovery Center, Pathum Wan | Opened in 2000 on the sixth and seventh floors of Siam Discovery, Grand EGV housed a movie museum that contained fiberglass figures of cinema figures, such as Forrest Gump and The Mask, as well as brass circles in the floor tiles containing movie quotes. Remodeling of the cinema in 2006-07, removed the brass quotes, though some of the fiberglass statues remain. Costumes from the Thai film, Tears of the Black Tiger, are displayed in the hallways inside the cinema on the seventh floor. The cinema is connected with the Skytrain's Siam station through Siam Center. |
[edit] Paragon Cineplex
Paragon Cineplex is located in the Siam Paragon shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krung Sri IMAX | 1 | 600 | Siam Paragon, Pathum Wan | Opened June 2006; moved from former location at Major Ratchayothin. |
| 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. |
[edit] Esplanade Cineplex
Esplanade 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 Bangkok Metro's Thailand Cultural Centre station. |
| Esplanade Cineplex Rattanathibate | 16 | 4200 | Esplanade Rattanathibate, 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. It is expected to open in October 2009. It is located in the premise of Tesco Lotus Rattanathibate at Kae-Lai Intersection |
[edit] Major Hollywood
Major 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. | |
| 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. |
[edit] Nevada
Nevada is a cinema and hotel that the first movies city in Thailand at Ubon Ratchathani.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Multiplex Ubon Ratchathani | 7 | 2100 | Ubon Ratchathani | |
| Nevada | 3 | Sakonnakhon | ||
| Nevada | 3 | Roi-et |
[edit] SF Group
[edit] SF Cinema City
SF Cinema City is one of the brand names of SF Group. SF Cinema City, 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.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Cinema City Bang Khae | 8 | 2088 | The Mall Bang Khae, Phetkasem Road | Opened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept "Movie Fantasy". |
| SF Cinema City Bang Kapi | 14 | 3639 | The Mall Bang Kapi, Lat Phrao Road | Opened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept of "Movie Pavilion". Includes one VIP auditorium. Has digital capability. |
| SF Cinema City Chanthaburi | 6 | 1100 | Robinson Department Store, Chanthaburi | Renovated from SF Multiplex in 2008. |
| SF Cinema City Chiang Rai | 4 | 1100 | Central Plaza Chiang Rai | It's due to open in November 2009 |
| SF Cinema City Central Chonburi | 8 | 1800 | Central Plaza Cholburi | It's due to open in March 2009 |
| SF Cinema City Cholburi | 4 | 1200 | Laemthong Shopping Center Cholburi | It's due to open in November 2009 |
| SF Cinema City Jungceylon | 5 | Jungceylon Shopping Complex, Phuket | Oriental-themed entertainment complex and shopping mall with bowling and karaoke. Opened in October 2007. | |
| SFX Cinema City Khon Kaen | 9 | 2400 | Central Plaza Khon Kaen | It's due to open in December 2009 |
| SF Cinema City Laemchabang | 4 | Harbor Mall Shopping Center, Amphoe Laemchabang,Chonburi Province | Plan to open in March 2009. | |
| SF Cinema City Laem Thong Rayong | 5 | 2026 | Leam Thong Shopping Center, Rayong | Renovated from SF Multiplex in 2008. |
| SF Cinema City MBK | 8 | 2120 | 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. |
| SF Cinema City Ngamwongwan | 11 | 2922 | The Mall Ngamwongwan | Opened August 2001 in suburban shopping mall under the theme "Movie Ocean". Has digital capability. Renovated in November 2007. |
| SF Cinema City Pattaya | 6 | 1610 | Central Centre, third floor, Pattaya | The "Theatre on the Beach" has English-soundtrack films and late shows until 1-2 a.m. daily. Renovated in October 2007. |
| SF Cinema City Ramintra | 6 | 2100 | Central Plaza Ramintra | Formerly a UMG cinema, taken over by SF in 2006. The cinema was the first to display the corporate identity and interior design model adopted by SF Group in 2007. |
| SF Cinema City Rattanathibet | 7 | Central Town Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi | Large shopping mall anchored by a Robinson department store, with bowling, karaoke, playland and restaurants.Opened in 2006. | |
| SF Cinema City Samsen | 5 | 1200 | Supreme Mall, Samsen Bangkok | Plan to open in June 2010. |
| SF Cinema City Tha Phra | 8 | The Mall 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 City The Forum | 7 | 1926 | Forum Department Store, Chonburi | |
| SF Cinema City The Square Cinema | 5 | 1200 | Bangyai Square Bangkok | It's due to open in June 2009 |
[edit] SF Multiplex
SF Multiplex is SF Group's economical brand of cinemas, with operations concentrated in Eastern Thailand. It caters to the locals and it offers a high-quality movie experience and a budget cost.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Multiplex Prachinburi | 2 | 250 | BigC, Prachinburi | |
| SF Multiplex Bangsan | 4 | 1200 | Saveland Department Store, Chonburi | |
| SF Multiplex Chalermthai | 2 | 500 | Pothong Road, Chonburi | |
| SF Multiplex Krang | 2 | Rayong |
[edit] SF World Cinema
SF 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.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF World Cinema | 11 | 2915 | CentralWorld, seventh floor | |
| World First Class Cinemas | 2 | 180 | CentralWorld, eighth floor | The First Class cinemas at SF World offers seating with motorized recline, pre-show buffet, cocktail reception, five-star service and unlimited popcorn and drinks in the cinema. |
| World Happiness Screen | 1 | 126 | CentralWorld, ninth floor | The cinema is tastefully decorated in a vibrant color scheme to serve the needs of families. The cinema offers three types of seating ranging from day beds, lazy chairs and bean bags. Family films and animations are regularly played in this auditorium. |
| World Max Screen | 1 | 900 | CentralWorld, ninth floor | The World Max Screen is SF Group's largest theatre boasting over 900 seats. It is the third largest cinema in Thailand behind Siam Pavalai and Scala. |
[edit] SFX Cinemas
SFX 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 | 10 | 2450 | Central Plaza 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. |
| SFX Central Festival Pattaya Beach | 10 | 2922 | Central Festival Pattaya Beach, 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. |
| SFX Central Lat Phrao | 9 | 3000 | Central Plaza Lat Phrao, 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 Festival Phuket | 7 | 1890 | Central Festival Phuket | Opened September 1, 2005. Also has "First Class" cinema and digital capability. |
| SFX Emporium | 5 | 1200 | The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Khlong Toei | In major remodeling of the top floors of The Emporium shopping complex, the lobby was expanded in 2006 and is adjacent to the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), an art and design museum with regular exhibitions. This branch was formerly a United Artists theater, which SF Cinema took over in 2003 when UA left the exhibition business in Thailand. At the Skytrain's Phrom Phong station. Has digital capability. |
| SFX Central Rama 9 | 15 | TBD | Central Plaza Rama IX | Opening in 2011. |
[edit] Thana
Thana 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 |
[edit] UMG
UMG is a small chain of cinemas in the Bangkok metropolitan area owned by Sahamongkol Film International.
| Cinema | Screens | Seats | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMG BigC Bang Phli | 3 | 663 | Theparak Road, Samut Prakan Province | |
| UMG RCA | 3 | 1000 | Royal City Avenue, Huai Khwang | Formerly a five-screen multiplex, two cinemas on the third floor were remodeled 2004 to create the House boutique art film cinema. A bowling alley, indoor kart racing track, karaoke parlours, nightclubs and a Tops supermarket are adjacent. |
[edit] Vista
Vista 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 Airport Plaza. |
[edit] Others
| 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.[5] |
| 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. | |
| Fairy Cineplex | 100 | 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.[6] | ||
| House | 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. |
| Japan Foundation | 10th Floor, Sermmit Tower, 159 Sukhumvit Soi 21, Watthana | Holds regular screenings of Japanese films, usually with Thai subtitles only.[7] | ||
| Kosa Cineplex | 4 | Khon Kaen | ||
| Prince | 3 | Khon Kaen | ||
| Five Stars Multiplex | 6 | Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| 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. |
[edit] Gallery
 The Scala theater in Siam Square. |
 Major Cineplex Ramkhamheang. |
 Major Cineplex Sukhumvit. |
 Krungsri IMAX at Paragon Cineplex. |
 Sala Chalermkrung. |
 SF World Cinema at CentralWorld. |
[edit] See also
- 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.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Movie Theatres in Bangkok". Thaiwebsites.com. 2007-03-16. http://www.thaiwebsites.com/movietheatres.asp. Retrieved on 2007-06-18.
- ^ a b Tsui, Ki Nan (2007-06-18). "Cinema paradiso". The Nation (Thailand). http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/06/18/business/business_30037110.php. Retrieved on 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.
- ^ Alliance Francaise de Bangkok - Thailand
- ^ Welcome to the Goethe Institute in Thialand
- ^ The Japan Foundation, Bangkok
[edit] External links
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[edit] Independent listings site
- Thailisting – List of movie showtime listing in Siam area.
- MovieSeer – Bilingual English and Thai has nationwide showtime listings, but is not always accurate. Confirm with the theater's individual website or telephone number to be sure.
[edit] Chain and theater sites
- 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
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