Thailand Touts Revamped Film Incentives at Hong Kong FilMart as Retina Film Production and the Monk Studios Woo International Producers
Why it matters: Fast, cheap incentives could shift global production pipelines to Thailand.
- Thailand's film incentive program provides tiered cash rebates starting at 15% and rising to 25% with no cap, plus up to 30% total with bonuses for local hiring, tourism promotion, designated provinces, and post‑production (per source).
- Retina Film Production markets itself as a one‑stop bridge for Chinese‑language and international projects, leveraging its 15‑year track record and expertise in rebate applications (per source).
- Monk Studios joins the push, offering animation and VFX services to attract streaming platforms and producers seeking Asian‑centric content (per source).
- Industry insiders note that the streamlined single‑permit, no‑cultural‑test process and 10‑day approval window make Thailand a decisive Southeast Asian hub for film and TV production (per source).
Thailand has overhauled its film‑rebat scheme, offering tiered cash incentives up to 25% (plus extra bonuses to 30%) and a fast‑track permit system, while Bangkok firms Retina Film Production and Monk Studios showcase their one‑stop services at Hong Kong FilMart to lure Chinese and global producers.
