✅ New Deregulation Bill in Parliament

Thailand’s Ministry of Culture is amending the 2008 Film and Video Act to modernize the industry. Once passed, production companies only need to notify the Thailand Film Office instead of applying for formal licenses. A private-sector review board—with international standards—will replace government censors. Additionally, two new bodies (Film Industry Promotion Committee and Film Industry Council) will launch to oversee policy and incentives. (bangkokpost.com)

🎥 Bangkok International Film Festival Relaunching

THACCA (Thailand Creative Content Agency) has announced a major reinvigoration of the Bangkok International Film Festival, aiming for a January 2026 debut. It will include a Thai and international competition, alongside workshops and pitching sessions. THACCA is offering a 30% production rebate to draw more global projects. (nationthailand.com)

📽️ 2025 Bangkok Horror Film Festival

Set for this July, this three‑day event features outdoor horror screenings, Q&As with actors/crew, and immersive behind-the-scenes sections—perfect for genre fans. (travelandleisureasia.com)

🌍 International & Local Collaborations

🌐 “Decalcomania” Series

A Singapore–Thailand co‑product, this December mystery-thriller stars Mookda Narinrak, is helmed by Thai showrunner Nipon Pewnen. It will appear on One31/OneD in Thailand and meWATCH in Singapore. (indiatimes.com)

🏆 Cannes Acclaim for Thai Director

At Cannes 2025, Thai director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke earned the Critics’ Week Grand Prix for A Useful Ghost, a dark comedy probing political issues through the lens of a haunted household appliance. Its success signals rising global recognition of Thai cinema. (theguardian.com)

🎭 Cultural Pulse & Local Players

• Thai New Wave continues to thrive in Bangkok with retrospectives and film‑archive showcases featuring auteurs like Apichatpong Weerasethakul (medium.com).
• Igloo Studio, a Bangkok-based animation house behind projects like My Daemon on Netflix, is expanding its global presence (en.wikipedia.org).

📌 Summary

Bangkok’s film industry is undergoing a transformation—cutting red tape, offering better incentives, and spotlighting Thai voices on the world stage. Major festivals are returning, horror aficionados have their event this month, and local talent is gaining momentum with high‑profile global wins.

• theguardian.com
• travelandleisureasia.com