BANGKOK — The Thai Department of Tourism hopes the global release of Jurassic World Rebirth will boost tourism in Thailand after the film employed more than 2,245 Thai workers and featured stunning locations in three southern provinces including Krabi, Phang Nga and Trang.
Jurassic World Rebirth had its world premiere in both London and New York, but what makes the film so special to Thai audiences is that it was shot primarily in Thailand. The country was already in the spotlight as the filming location for The White Lotus Season 3, which premiered on streaming platforms in April.
Chatuporn Pakdeewanich, director-general of the department of Tourism, said that this major Hollywood production chose Thailand for its breathtaking landscapes and invested over 400 million baht ($12.2 million) in the local economy. It is one of the highest-budget foreign films ever shot in Thailand.
Beyond promoting Thailand’s image through cinema, the production created jobs for more than 2,245 Thais — from behind-the-scenes crew and production staff to service providers in local areas — delivering economic benefits from the grassroots level up to the national scale.
This achievement in attracting a major international film production is credited not only to Thailand’s natural beauty and skilled local crews, but also to the country’s incentive measures. These policies offer financial rebates to foreign film productions choosing to shoot in Thailand, a key strategy by the Department of Tourism to stimulate the film industry alongside tourism, ultimately benefiting the Thai people.
Thailand Film Office (TFO) has also promoted movie fans to follow in the footsteps of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which brought a Hollywood production team to establish their filming base in Thailand. They created spectacular scenes amidst the beautiful nature of 3 southern provinces: Krabi, Trang, and Phang-Nga, with an investment of over 400 million baht.
The filming took place during June-July 2024, with 2,245 Thai crew members participating as part of this movie production, creating jobs and vigorously stimulating the local economy. After Jurassic World Rebirth was released in theaters worldwide on July 2, TFO invited movie fans to experience the filming locations from this movie, including:
Krabi: A province full of the charm of limestone mountains and azure seas, serving as one of the main locations chosen for filming at various spots, including:
- Ban Ba Kan, Ao Luek District: A village surrounded by peaceful nature
- Huai To Waterfall, Khao Phanom Bencha National Park: The lush freshness of waterfalls in the forest, scenes full of mystery and adventure
- Khlong Root: The crystal-clear water in the canal was used to create beautiful scenes
- Railay Beach: A world-famous beach renowned for the beauty of its limestone cliffs,
- used as a magnificent opening scene
- Palm Plantation, Khao Kram: Vast palm fields that became spectacular scenes of dinosaur herds
- Nai Mueang, Thap Prik: A unique area transformed into thrilling scenes
- Tham Toh Luang, Ao Luek: The wonder of limestone caves that may hide certain secrets
- Khao Khanab Nam: The symbol of Krabi Province standing majestically in the water
- Khao Ngon Nak: A spectacular viewpoint revealing the panoramic view of the vast Andaman Sea
Phang-Nga: A province famous for its beautiful nature and uniquely shaped islands
Phang-Nga Bay: The beauty of Phang-Nga Bay with its large and small islands, serving as scenes that reveal the grandeur of the prehistoric world
Trang: A serene coastal gem with secluded beaches and islands
Sunset Beach, Koh Kradan: Fine white sand beach with crystal-clear blue seawater, featuring thrilling battle scenes
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