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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s Second Woman Prime Minister, Has Film-Friendly Pedigree


Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new Prime Minister, has a film industry pedigree -- and family baggage.

Expected changes included a reduction in the burden of censorship, the creation of a body that facilitates location shooting and permits, as well as larger and more meaningful rebate program for inbound productions and funding to grow the local industry. Despite that low subsidy ceiling, Thailand has recently attracted inbound productions including the “Alien” series, Season 3 of “The White Lotus” and parts of the latest “Jurassic World 4” movie. The growing popularity of the “Boys Love” or “BL” genre of TV series and the recent regional success of hit film “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” also mean that Thai-produced entertainment is enjoying a moment of positive momentum.

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