泰国批准8.45亿铢影视激励计划

Group 1 - The Thai Ministry of Culture approved an incentive plan totaling 845 million THB to attract foreign film production teams to Thailand and promote the domestic film and digital content industry [1] - The funding will support seven foreign films shot in Thailand, with a total investment of 4.48 billion THB, through cash rebate incentives [1] - Six international film festivals were officially certified to strengthen Thailand's position as a regional hub for film and cultural activities [1] Group 2 - A cash rebate mechanism was established for local productions, offering a 15% rebate for films with a budget of at least 20 million THB, and up to 30% for projects exceeding 50 million THB that have international distribution channels or promote social and cultural values [1] - New incentive measures for digital content were approved, allowing foreign companies to receive a 20% cash rebate if they hire Thai teams for animation and visual effects with contracts of at least 5 million THB [2] - The meeting discussed the progress of the 2008 Film and Video Act amendment and strategies to expand the distribution of Thai film works domestically and internationally, emphasizing the role of the creative economy in driving sustainable economic growth [2]