Thailand Boosts Film Production Incentives

Thailand’s film incentive, starting January 1, 2025, offers up to 30% rebates on local spending, plus bonuses: 5% for tourism promotion or Thai hires, 3% for filming at tourism sites (25% of schedule), and 3% for 15% post-production in Thailand. Aims to grow revenue, jobs, and creative industries.

THAILAND TAX INTENSIVES

Cool Production Bangkok

2/24/20251 min read

Thailand's new film production incentive program offers cash rebates of up to 30% to foreign film productions starting January 1, 2025. The program aims to attract more foreign film productions to Thailand.

Incentive details

  • The rebate is based on the amount spent in Thailand

  • The maximum rebate is 30%

  • Additional rebates are available for productions that contribute to the Thai film industry

  • Productions that promote Thai tourism, Soft Power, and positive depictions of the country can earn a 5% bonus

  • Productions that employ Thai nationals in key roles can earn an additional 5%

  • Productions that film at designated Department of Tourism locations for at least 25% of the total shooting schedule can earn an additional 3%

  • Productions that allocate at least 15% of the budget to post-production within Thailand can earn an additional 3%

Benefits of the program

The program is expected to increase revenue for the country, stimulate domestic economic growth, create employment opportunities, and foster the development of the creative industries.

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