List of cinemas in Thailand

Cinemas in Thailand are popular venues for entertainment. Especially in Bangkok, the movie theaters tend to be multiplex facilities offering many other forms of entertainment besides movies, such as bowling or karaoke, along with restaurants and small shops.

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List of Thai films
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Films shot in Thailand
The conserved Scala cinema of Siam Square

The films playing in Thai cinemas are usually first-run Hollywood features, which tend to dominate the box-office scene.[1] There is a burgeoning Thai film industry that is making dozens of films each year that are increasingly popular with local audiences. Films from other Asian countries, such as Korea, Japan and Hong Kong, are popular as well.

The movie-theater business in Thailand is led by the Major Cineplex Group, which owns the Major Cineplex chain as well as the EGV chain and operates the Paragon Cineplex at Siam Paragon as well as Thailand's IMAX theaters.[2] Behind the combined Major Cineplex-EGV, which has a 50 percent market share, the SF Group is the No. 2 operator, with a 35 percent share.[3] Smaller chains include Apex in Bangkok's Siam Square, Thana Cineplex, Major Hollywood and UMG. In Chiang Mai, there is the Vista cinema. In Southern Thailand, there is the Coliseum chain.

As of 2007, there were 570 screens in Thailand, with 300 in the Bangkok metropolitan area. Nationwide, the person-to-screen ratio is 170 people per screen, with a 30:1 ratio in Bangkok.[3]

Ticketing, seating and customs
An assortment of ticket stubs from Bangkok cinemas, circa 2006.

Ticket prices range from around 70 baht to 160 baht, depending on the time of day, the day of the week, the location of the theater and the movie being screened. In Bangkok cinemas, the price for new-release films will generally be 140 to 160 baht.

Seating is assigned; audience members make their choice of seating on a computer screen at the box office. Online ticketing is available on theater-chain websites. Automated phone booking is available as well.

Before the film, the audience must stand for the "Royal Anthem", which is accompanied by a montage of images of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Most theaters in Thailand keep the air conditioning very cold; patrons often bring a light sweater or jacket.[1]

The EGV chain has "Gold Class" cinemas, which have smaller screening rooms fitted with reclining seats, blankets and pillows. Prices for a Gold Class show range from 300 baht to 500 baht. The Major Cineplex chain offers comparable "Emperor" class seating, while SF Cinema has "First Class" and "VIP" screenings and Major Hollywood has "Star" seats. Paragon Cineplex has "Ultra Screen" theaters. Some cinemas, including Major Cineplex, EGV and Major Hollywood, have sofa-style seating at the back of the auditoriums, intended for couples. Customers who purchase these types of seats may sit in a lounge before the show and may be provided with free drinks or popcorn. Food and drinks may also be ordered and will be served by theater staff as the movie is playing.[4]

Language and subtitling

In central Bangkok and cities with many tourists and foreign residents, such as Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Phuket, foreign films (including Hollywood releases) will have the original soundtrack (called "soundtrack") with Thai subtitles. Outside of tourism centers and in some suburban Bangkok cinemas, all the foreign films, including Hollywood films, will generally be dubbed into Thai language.

Films from other Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, often play in Thailand theaters, but the soundtracks will usually be dubbed into Thai. Exceptions to this will be found at the Apex chain theaters in Siam Square and at House cinema on Royal City Avenue.

Often, films from Hollywood, such as The Da Vinci Code, as well as films from European countries that feature languages other than English, will have only Thai subtitles.[1]

For Thai films, most cinemas in tourism centers will have English subtitles. Exceptions for regional language (like Isan) in Thai film, such as Yam Yasothon (Thai: แหยม ยโสธร) and Panya Raenu (Thai: ปัญญา เรณู), which have only Thai-subtitles.

Film ratings
See also: Censorship in Thailand

A motion picture rating system to replace the 1930 Film Code was passed by the National Legislative Assembly in 2007 and was implemented in 2010.

Under the 1930 Film Code, the Board of Censors reviewed all films to be shown in Thailand and made cuts or altered scenes that were deemed inappropriate. The board was made up of members of the Royal Thai Police and Ministry of Culture officials. Members of various interest groups, such as Buddhist monks, physicians or teachers, are sometimes consulted about whether certain films would offend them.

Traditionally, depictions of sex and nudity are dealt with most heavy-handedly, with scenes being cut, pixelated or obscured by petroleum jelly. Profanity and violence are generally left intact.

Apex

The Apex Group of cinemas comprise the Lido, Scala and Siam theaters in Siam Square in Bangkok. The company is owned by the Tansacha family and is headed by Nanta Tansacha.[5] The theaters were built in the late 1960s and have changed little since, making possible a retro movie-going experience that can't be found at the shopping-mall multiplexes. The theaters tend to not be as crowded as the other cinemas in central Bangkok, and it's usually possible to obtain the most-desired seating just minutes before showtime. The Apex cinemas not only show first-run Hollywood films, but also many art films, which is unique in Thailand, other than the House theater on Royal City Avenue. Among the events exclusive to the Apex is the annual Little Big Film Project, in which a series of foreign independent films are shown over the course of several weeks.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Lido3675Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam CenterThe Lido cinemas are an older multiplex dating back to the late 1960s. They often screen Japanese, Korean and other foreign films and offer both Thai and English subtitles. All seats are 100 baht.

On May 31st, 2018, the cinema held a farewell event for the original iteration of the multiplex before closing down for renovation and re-opened as Lido Connect on July 30th, 2019. After re-opening, while Lido 2 and 3 were converted into concert and live event halls — only Lido 1 remains as a movie theater.

Scala1900Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Discovery CenterThe Scala Theatre was built in 1967. The screen is 21 meters wide and 8.7 meters tall.[5] Ticket buyers point out what seats they desire on a paper chart in the ticket booth. Also in the lobby are hand-painted movie advertisements, which were commonplace in Thailand until the 1990s, when large-scale screen printing became available. First-run Hollywood features are usually featured at the Scala, with the films moving to the Lido cinemas in subsequent weeks. The Scala is occasionally booked for live shows and private functions. Tickets are 140 baht for normal seats (Row H-CC) and 160 baht for stadium-style seating at the rear of the auditorium (Row A-G).

Scala switched their main projector from film to digital on February 27th, 2013, with the film projector still available for special screenings of films in 35mm movie film.

Siam1832Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Paragon

Siam Theatre was burnt down during the political unrest in Bangkok on 19 May 2010.

Coliseum Multiplex

Coliseum Multiplex is a chain of movie theaters in Southern Thailand.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Coliseum Multiplex3Lee Garden, Hat Yai
Coliseum Multiplex6Paradise Shopping Plaza, Phuket City
Coliseum Multiplex1Trang Rama Trang Province
Coliseum Multiplex3Phatthalung

Major Cineplex Group
Main article: Major Cineplex

Major Cineplex, combined with the EGV chain, is the largest operator of cinemas in Thailand. Its operations are concentrated in Bangkok. Major Cineplex's cinemas are divided into five brands which are Major Cineplex, Major Cinema, Paragon Cineplex, Paradise Cineplex and Esplanade Cineplex.

1. Current Branches

In Bangkok district

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Major Cineplex Lotus Rama 23765Tesco Lotus Rama 2
Major Cineplex Bangpakok3Tesco Lotus Bangpakok
Major Cineplex Bangsue6Gateway at Bangsue Bangpo
Major Cineplex Ladkrabang5Robinson Lifestyle Ladkrabang
Major Cineplex Bang Kapi102256Tesco Lotus Bang Kapi Lat Phrao Road
Major Cineplex Bang Na101954CentralPlaza BangnaOn the sixth floor of a Central Group shopping mall, adjacent to restaurants, shops and the Pororo Aquapark Bangkok water amusement park.
Major Cineplex Central Pinklao11Central Pinklao, Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisri RoadRebranded from an EGV location.
Major Cineplex Chaeng Wattana51040The Avenue Chaeng Wattana, next to Big C Supercenter on Chaeng Wattana RoadMall anchored by cineplex, with Big Echo karaoke, shops and restaurants.
Major Cineplex Fashion Island7Fashion Island, Ram Inthra Road, Min BuriFormerly an EGV cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged.
Major Cineplex Future Park Rangsit101701Future Park RangsitRebranded from an EGV location.
Major Cineplex Nonthaburi7827Nonthaburi
Major Cineplex Phetchakasem61746Phetkasem Road, Bangkok
Major Cineplex Pinklao133850Boromarachachonnanee Road, Bang PhlatThe first Major Cineplex complex, it opened in 1996. Opposite Central Plaza Pinklao, Bangkok Noi.
Major Cineplex Ratchayothin154014+Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, ChatuchakThe former flagship branch of the Major Cineplex chain was opened in 1998. It had Thailand's first IMAX theater until the IMAX operation was moved to Paragon Cineplex in 2006. The shopping mall is anchored by the cineplex, with shops, restaurants, a bowling alley, karaoke and a fitness center. An IMAX Digital Theatre was opened here in 2010.[6]
Major Cineplex Rama II91710Central Plaza Rama II
Major Cineplex Rama III92596Central Plaza Rama IIIA former United Artists multiplex, Major Cineplex took it over and remodeled it in 2003.
Major Cineplex Rangsit163465Phahonyothin Road, Rangsit, Pathum ThaniThe first megaplex in Asia.
Major Cineplex Samrong12 Imperial World Samrong, Sukhumvit Road, Samut PrakanFormerly an EGV Cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged.
Major Cineplex Samsen61505Supreme Complex Shopping Mall, Samsen Rd, Bangkok
Major Cineplex Plus Mall Srinakarin51259Plus Mall Srinakarin
Major Cineplex Sukhumvit81746Sukhumvit Soi 61, WatthanaA shopping center anchored by the movie theater with restaurants, shops, bowling alley and karaoke, the Sukhumvit branch sometimes has late shows. It is near the Skytrain's Ekamai station, opposite the Eastern Bus Terminal.

In Province district

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Major Cineplex Ayutthaya41313Big C, Ayutthaya, includes 10-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Plus Mall Amatanakorn51310Plus Mall Amata Nakorn Industrial District, Chonburi
Major Cineplex Ban Pong51442Tesco Lotus, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi
Major Cineplex Chachoengsao51711Chachoengsao CenterPart of complex anchored by Big C, has 12-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Chiang Mai71843Central Plaza, Chiang Mai AirportNormal-class seat is priced at 100-120 baht. On Tuesday there is a special discount in all classes. Honeymoon seat is available, providing larger seat pitch and legroom. Emperor-class reclining seat is also available at 500 baht with a complimentary drink or popcorn.
Major Cineplex Chiang Mai 26Central Kad Suan Kaew, Chiang MaiA former Vista Cineplex
Major Cineplex Chiang Rai51347Central Plaza, Chiang Rai
Major Cineplex Chiang Rai 24Big C Chiang Rai 2
Major Cineplex Chonburi 22Tesco Lotus Chonburi 3 (Ban Suan)
Major Cineplex Chonburi41063Big C Chonburi
Major Cineplex Hua Hin41404Hua Hin Market VillageOpened February 2006, large-scale shopping mall has a Tesco Lotus, bowling alley and many stores. Does not often show English-soundtrack films.
Major Cineplex Krabi41134Tesco Lotus, KrabiOpened December 2007, includes 8-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan51138V-Square Nakhon Sawan
Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan 24Tesco Lotus Nakhon Sawan
Major Cineplex Nawanakorn41187Tesco Lotus Extra Nawanakhon
Major Cineplex CentralFestival Chiang Mai102409CentralFestival Chiangmai, Chiang MaiOpened December 2013,Krungsri Imax seats have 391 & Digital seats have 2018.
Major Cineplex Pattaya81748The Avenue Pattaya, Second Road, PattayaStand-alone branch with Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl.
Major Cineplex Phetchabun41144Tesco Lotus, Phetchabun
Major Cineplex Phitsanulok41067Tesco Lotus Phitsanulok
Major Cineplex Salaya51003Tesco Lotus Salaya
Major Cineplex Samui3918Tesco Lotus Ko Samuiincludes 12-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Saraburi41100Suk-Anan park shopping mall, saraburi
Major Cineplex Rangsit-Klong 641020Big C Thanyaburi
Major Cineplex Ubon Ratchathani7Central Plaza Ubon Ratchathani
Major Cineplex Udon Thani82120Central Plaza Udon Thani
Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet41008Big C Kamphaeng Phet

Major Cinema

Major Cinema (Old EGV) as the first multiplex cinema operator in Thailand. The No. 2 operator of cinemas, it merged with Major Cineplex in 2004.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Grand EGV Bang Khae101900Seacon Bangkae, Petchkasem Road, Bang KhaeThe first multiplex theater in Thailand, Opened in 1994 built situated in the former Future Park Bangkae Shopping Mall before taken over by Seacon Development Public Co., Ltd. In August 2010 it was temporarily closed for big renovated and will be opened in August 2012.
Major Cinema Pakchong3Big C Pakchong Nakhon Ratchasima
Major Cinema Saraburi2Tesco Lotus Saraburi
Major Cinema Hatyai2Tesco Lotus Hatyai 1
EGV Nongbua1Big C Nongbua Nakhon Sawan Province
EGV Phimai2Tesco Lotus Phimai Nakhon Ratchasima Province
EGV Omyai51224Big C Omyai Nakhon Pathom
EGV Sri Racha41350Pacific Park Si Racha Chonburi Province
EGV Khon Kaen51228Tesco Lotus Extra Khon Kaen
EGV Uttaradit2Tesco Lotus Uttaradit Province

Paragon Cineplex

Paragon Cineplex is located in the Siam Paragon shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Krungsri IMAX1600Siam Paragon, Pathum WanOpened June 2006; moved from former location at Major Ratchayothin. It's also the only IMAX theater in the Southeast Asia region with a functional IMAX 70mm film projector.
Paragon Cineplex153450Siam Paragon, Pathum WanOpened in early 2006 on the fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes the Siam Pavalai, a 1,200-seat theater. There are six smaller, luxury "Ultra Screen" cinemas, with reclining seats, as well as Enigma, a members-only cinema and lounge.

Esplanade Cineplex

Esplanade Cineplex is located in The Esplanade (Bangkok) shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Esplanade Cineplex Ratchada122700Esplanade Ratchada, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din DaengA flagship branch for the Major Cineplex chain opened in December 2006. It includes a 22-lane bowling alley, an ice-skating rink, shops and restaurants. It is near the MRT's Thailand Cultural Centre station.
Esplanade Cineplex Rattanathibate164200The Esplanade (Ngamwonwan-Khaerai) Rattanathibate Road, NonthaburiThe second branch in the Esplanade Cineplex's chain. It includes a 22-lane bowling alley,15 karaoke rooms, an ice-skating rink 2-times larger than Rachadaphisek branch, 7,435 sq.m. retail space.Including the MMAX Theatre, the Thailand's biggest Digital 3D Screen. It is expected to open in December 2009. It is located in the premise of Tesco Lotus Rattanathibate at Kae-Lai Intersection

Paradise Cineplex

Paradise Cineplex is located in the Paradise Park up-scale shopping mall, a former Seri Center on Srinakarin Road and operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Paradise Cineplex81550Paradise Park, PrawetA former Major Cineplex, the multiplex was expanded from six to eight screens and rebranded as Paradise Cineplex on 4 August 2010. In keeping with the shopping mall's aims, the multiplex is marketed as an upscale luxury cinema focused on high-income customers lived in eastern Bangkok and the suburbs near Srinakarin Road, Suvarnabhumi Airport and the Bangna-Trad Road area.

Mega Cineplex

Mega Cineplex is located in the Mega Bangna shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Mega Cineplex153445Siam Future Mega Bangna, Bangkok15 Digital cinema with Blu-O bowling and karaoke and Sub-Zero ice skate rink.

Hatyai Cineplex

Hatyai Cineplex is located in the CentralFestival Hatyai shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Krung Sri IMAX1421CentralFestival Hatyai, SongklaOpened in December 2013; the second branch with IMAX HFR system.
Hatyai Cineplex91908CentralFestival Hatyai, SongklaOpened in December 2015 on the fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes luxury "Ultra Screen" cinemas, with reclining seats, and 4DX Theater.

Quartier CineArt

Quartier CineArt is located in the EmQuartier (Bangkok) shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Real Asset presents IMAX1386EmQuartier, VadhanaOpened April 2015; projector moved from former location at Major Pinklao. Full IMAX ratio at 1.90:1.
Quartier CineArt71048EmQuartier, VadhanaOpened in April 2015 on the fourth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes the AEON Theater @ Quartier the Thailand first and luxury cinema screened by laser projector system. The formally named SCB First Screen is the fourth location of Major Cineplex Dolby Atmos theater with RealD XL screening system. And the TRUE Screen X, the Asean first of Screen X system powered by 9 projectors and 3 screens around the theater.

WestGate Cineplex

WestGate Cineplex is located in the CentralPlaza WestGate shopping mall, and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
IMAX1402CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang YaiOpened August 2015; the third branch with IMAX HFR system.
WestGate Cineplex111888CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang YaiOpened in August 2015 on the fourth–fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes the Ultra Screen, fifth location of Major Cineplex Dolby Atmos theater with RealD 3D screening system, the 4DX with all new 13-types effect, Kids Cinema, the 2 cinema halls for kids by adaption the concept from EGV Kids Cinemas @ Future Park Rangsit, and 6 digital cinema halls.

Major Hollywood

Major Hollywood is a small chain of cinemas in suburban Bangkok.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Major Hollywood Suksawat7Suksawat Road, RatburanaThe first branch of Major Hollywood cinema chain.

Closed in 2017. then demolished in 2019.

Major Hollywood Chaeng Watthana101799Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, NonthaburiThere are 3 types of auditoriums. First, 8 Standard auditoriums with total 1713 seats.Second, 1 auditorium named Major Hollywood's "Sweet" cinemas are fitted with couches and are designed for couples provided only 56 seats.Third,1 auditorium named Major Hollywood's "Star" cinemas are small screening rooms fitted with thickly padded reclining seats, with tableside food-and-beverage service provided only 30 v.i.p. seats.There are also bowling alley and karaoke rooms.
Major Hollywood Ramkhamhaeng10Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bang Kapi, opposite Ramkhamhaeng UniversityThree-story complex has a shopping arcade, snack shops, 18-lane bowling alley and karaoke facilities. There are also "Sweet" and "Star" v.i.p auditoriums.All standard auditoriums has leg-space up to 1.5 meter with new style comfortable seat.
U HollywoodN/APhahonyothin Rd. opposite Central Lat Proa Shopping Mall.6th floor on Union Mall Shopping Complex.The world class eco-cinema concept opening in 14 Jan 2012 Thailand Children's Day.

Nevada

Nevada is a chain in northeastern Thailand.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Nevada Multiplex Ubon Ratchathani72100Ubon RatchathaniA cinema and hotel complex was the first multiplex in Thailand.
Nevada3Sakon Nakhon
Nevada3Roi Et
NevadaUdon ThaniLocated at IT Plaza

SF Group
Main article: SF Group

SF Cinema

SF Cinema is one of the brand names of SF Group. SF Cinema, dubbed SFC is targeted at middle-class families and teenagers. Its location is designed under the theme of Orange and White in relation to its logo and corporate identity system.[7]

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
SF Cinema Bang Khae82088The Mall Bang Khae, Phetkasem RoadOpened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept "Movie Fantasy".
SF Cinema Bang Kapi143639The Mall Bangkapi, Lat Phrao RoadOpened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept of "Movie Pavilion". Includes one VIP auditorium. Has digital capability.
SF Cinema Bangsaen41200Laemthong Shopping Center Bangsaen CholburiOpened in February 2010
SF Cinema Chanthaburi41100Robinson Lifestyle Chanthaburi ChanthaburiRenovated from SF Multiplex in 2008.
SF Cinema Central Chonburi71800CentralPlaza ChonburiOpened in March 2009
SF Cinema Jungceylon5Jungceylon Shopping Complex, PhuketOriental-themed entertainment complex and shopping mall with bowling and karaoke. Opened in October 2007.
SF Cinema Khon Kaen82400CentralPlaza Khon KaenOpened in December 2009
SF Cinema Laemchabang4Harbor Mall Shopping Center, Laemchabang, Amphoe Si Racha, Chonburi ProvinceOpened in March 2009.
SF Cinema Rayong9Passione Shopping Destination RayongSF Rayong Added 2 Cinema
SF Cinema MBK82120MBK Center, Pathum WanThe company's first multiplex branch, opened in 1999 under the theme "Movie Planet". Also has VIP cinema, bowling alley, karaoke; at Skytrain's National Stadium station. Has digital capability. Currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation program.
SF Cinema Pattaya61610Central Marina Pattaya
SF Cinema Ramintra62100Central Plaza Ramindra
SF Cinema Rattanathibet7CentralPlaza Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi
SF Cinema Asoke82000Terminal 21 Asoke Junction, BangkokOpened in October 2011
SF Cinema Tha Phra8The Mall Tha Phra, BangkokFacility to be expanded to up to 12 screens. There is also a bowling alley at the complex. The cinema is being promoted as "High Class Luxury Cinema Experience". Renovated facility opened in October 2007.
SF Cinema The Square Bangyai51200Bangyai Square Bangkok
SF Cinema Trang4Robinson Lifestyle Center Trang
SF Cinema Suphanburi4Robinson Lifestyle Center Suphanburi
SF Cinema Ubon Ratchathani7City Mall Shopping Center @ Sunee Tower Ubon Ratchathani
SF Cinema Udon Thani8Landmark Plaza Udon Thani
SF Cinema Kanchanaburi5Robinson Lifestyle Center Kanchanaburi
SF Cinema Chiang Mai8Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai
SF Cinema Bang Phli6Big C Bangphli
SF Cinema Srisaman6Robinson Lifestyle Srisaman
SF Cinema Nakhonsithammarat 26CentralPlaza Nakhonsithammarat
SF Cinema Srinakarin5JAS Urban Srinakarin
SF Cinema Mahachai6CentralPlaza Mahachai
SF Cinema Phayao3Tops Plaza Phayao
SF Cinema Chonburi 25Robinson Lifestyle Chonburi-Amata Nakhon
SF Cinema Prachin Buri 22Big C Market Prachin Buri
SF Cinema Muang Thong Thani5Cosmo Bazaar Muang Thong Thani
SF Cinema ChumphonTesco Lotus Chumphon
SF Cinema Sattahip2Tesco Lotus SattahipOld 7-BOX CINEMAX
SF Cinema Bowin3Robinson Lifestyle Bowin

SF World Cinema

SF World Cinema is SF Group's flagship cinema location. It is located within CentralWorld in Bangkok. It caters to a top-end level of customers with services under the concept of "personalized touch" for every type of customers. Opened in January 2007 with a total of 15 screens and 4,121 seats, it is the flagship branch of the SF chain. The cinema is a venue for film premieres and festivals. Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre is adjacent. The cinema also houses a number of digital projectors. The cinema has re-opened in October 2010 after undergoing extreme renovation due to the 2010 Red Shirt Protest and the following mass arson causing the CentralWorld mall to be engulfed in flames.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
SF World Cinema112915CentralWorld, seventh floor
CAT First Class Cinemas2180CentralWorld, eighth floorThe First Class cinemas at SF World offers seating with motorized recline, pre-show buffet, cocktail reception, five-star service and unlimited popcorn and drinks in the cinema.
World Happiness Screen1126CentralWorld, ninth floorThe cinema is tastefully decorated in a vibrant color scheme to serve the needs of families. The cinema offers three types of seating ranging from day beds, lazy chairs and bean bags. Family films and animations are regularly played in this auditorium.
MasterCard Cinema1900CentralWorld, ninth floorThe World Max Screen is SF Group's largest theatre boasting over 900 seats. It is the third largest cinema in Thailand behind Siam Pavalai and Scala.

SFX Cinemas

SFX Cinemas is SF Group's premium brand of cinemas. The cinemas are tastefully decorated and offer a higher-end level of premium services and an array of latest technologies in cinema presentation such as First Class seating and Dolby three-way sound.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
SFX Central Chaengwattana102450Central Plaza Chaengwattana, sixth floor, Chaengwattana RoadOpened in November 2008. The complex is slated to be Thailand's first all-digital cinema. The complex also houses one First Class Cinema. In the concept of " Exotica Cinema"
SFX Pattaya Beach102922Central Festival Pattaya Beach, sixth floor, Pattaya Second Beach RoadOpened in January 2009. The complex contains 8 Standard Cinemas along with one First Class Cinema and one Alfresco Cinema " The Porch"
SFX Central Lat Phrao93000Central Plaza Lat Phrao, sixth floor, Phahonyothin RoadOpened in 2002 as the first in the SF Group's SFX "boutique" brand of cinemas. It has two "First Class" cinema and digital capability.
SFX Central Phuket71890Central Phuket (Festival)
SFX Central Rama 9113670Central Plaza Rama IXOne of the six branches with Zigma Cinestadium, a dual-4K projection and Dolby Atmos theater. The other five are at CentralWorld, Central Lat Phrao, The Crystal Ekamai-Ramintra, The Mall Ngamwongwan and Maya Chiang Mai.[8]
SFX Maya Chiang Mai10Maya Chiang Mai
SFX Crystal Veranda8Crystal Veranda
SFX Nakhon Ratchasima9CentralPlaza Nakhon Ratchasima
SFX Pattaya 27Terminal 21 Pattaya
SFX Ngamwongwan101934The Mall NgamwongwanOpened 2 July 2019

Emprive Cineclub

Emprive Cineclub is SF Group's exclusive brand of cinemas. It is located within The Emporium, in Bangkok. It caters to a top-end level of customers with services under the concept of "exclusive cinema experience" for top-end type of customers. Opened in February 2015 with a total of 5 screens and 1,200 seats, it is the luxurious branch of the SF chain.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Emprive Cineclub51200The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Khlong ToeiIn second major remodeling of the top floors of The Emporium shopping complex, this branch was converted into luxurious format and bundled with 2 Dolby Atmos theater and it's screening by Sony Digital Cinema system. It's formerly a United Artists theater and a SFX Cinema theater.

Thana

Thana Cineplex is a chain of small cinemas based in Central and Northern Thailand.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Thana Cineplex Ayutthaya4Tesco Lotus Ayutthaya
Thana Cineplex Chiang Kam1344Chiang Kam, Phayao Province
Thana Cineplex Chiang Rai2701BigC Chiang Rai
Thana Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet1175Kamphaeng Phet
Thana Cineplex Kanchanaburi 21Castle Mall, Kanchanaburi
Thana Cineplex Lampang2BigC, Lampang
Thana Cineplex Lopburi2BigC, Lopburi
Thana Cineplex Nakhon Pathom4BigC, Nakhon Pathom
Thana Cineplex Nakhon Sawan1360Nakhon Sawan
Thana Cineplex Phetchaburi2Phetchaburi
Thana Cineplex Phichit2Phichit Province
Thana Cineplex Phitsanulok4BigC, Phitsanulok
Thana Cineplex Phayao1404Phayao
Thana Cineplex Phrae1342Phrae
Thana Cineplex Phrae (Mark Four)1Mark Four Department Store, Phrae
Thana Cineplex Ratchaburi2Royal Park Department Store, Ratchaburi
Thana Cineplex Samut Prakan2BigC Samut Prakan
Thana Cineplex Saraburi2Taweekij Department Store, Saraburi
Thana Cineplex Sing Buri2203Sing Buri
Thana Cineplex Suphanburi 1 (O.K. Rama)1657Suphanburi
Thana Cineplex Suphanburi 2 (Fah Siam)1602Suphanburi
Thana Cineplex Uttaradit1500Uttaradit

Vista

Vista is a cinema chain based in Chiang Mai.

Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Vista Kadsuankeaw7Central Kadsuankeaw, Chiang MaiHas English-soundtrack movies. Vista 1-4 are older screens with only normal seating available. Vista 5-7 are newer screens comparable to Major Cineplex CentralPlaza Chiang Mai Airport. and Later improved to Major Cineplex Central Kadsuankeaw 6 Cinemas

Others
Cinema Screens Seats Location Remarks
Alliance française122529 South Sathon Road, SathonHolds regular screenings of French films and films from other countries with French subtitles.[9]
Bell Cinema City3Chaiyaphum
Century The Movie Plaza8Phayathai Road, RatchathewiThis multiplex anchoring a shopping mall opened in 2005. It is located near the Skytrain's Victory Monument station.

The 2nd branch, Century The Movie Plaza Sukhumvit, is located nearby BTS Onnut station with a skywalk connecting the mall and the station.[10]

Fairy Cineplex4Fairy Plaza, Khon KaenSometimes has English-soundtrack films.
Goethe-Institut18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathon Soi 1, SathonRegularly holds screenings of German films.[11]
House RCA2200Royal City Avenue, Huai KhwangHouse is a boutique art film cinema on the third floor of the UMG RCA cinema in Bangkok. It opened in 2004. All films have English and Thai subtitles. The cinema has a café and a library lounge, where books and magazines about cinema can be browsed. House sometimes hosts special events and movie-preview parties. The ticket price for all seats is 100 baht.

House RCA closed on August 31st, 2019 and later moved to Samyan Mitrtown.

House Samyan3361Samyan Mitrtown, SamyanMoved from House RCA.

AIS Play House 3 has a 35mm film projector for special screenings and House 5 is a Dolby Digital cinema. Ticket prices for non-member is at 160 baht and 140 baht for members.

Japan Foundation10th Floor, Sermmit Tower, 159 Sukhumvit Soi 21, WatthanaHolds regular screenings of Japanese films, usually with Thai subtitles only.[12]
Bangkok Screening Room (BKKSR)1502nd Floor, Woof Pack building, Soi Sala Daeng 1 (Rama IV Road side), Sala DaengHolds regular screenings of classic, foreign, independent and documentary films with a high-end 2K projector and surround sound system.[13]
Kosa Cineplex4Khon Kaen
Prince3Khon Kaen
Five Stars Multiplex6Nakhon Ratchasima
Embassy Diplomat Screens5Chit LomLocated at Central Embassy. An all-sofa cineplex with premium service. Developed by AIS.
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre166 Charoen Krung Road, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra NakhonSala Chalermkrung is Bangkok's oldest cinema and was the first air-conditioned theater in Thailand. Built on the order of King Prajadhipok and named by him, it was opened on July 2, 1933. It is the only theater from the first "golden age" of Thai cinema still standing. No longer regularly showing movies, the theater has been renovated and is principally used for Thai dance performances.

See also

References
  1. "Movie Theatres in Bangkok". Thaiwebsites.com. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  2. "IMAX theaters". IMAX.com. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
  3. Tsui, Ki Nan (2007-06-18). "Cinema paradiso". The Nation (Thailand). Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  4. Holland, Michael. Thai Culture: Movies (retrieved August 19, 2006)
  5. Amnatcharoenrit, Bamrung (June 3, 2003), "Old-style glamour still sells", Bangkok Post via Siamfuture.com.
  6. "Imax expanding in Thailand via $5mn". The Nation (Thailand). Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  7. SF Cinema. "SF Cinema by Location". Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  8. About Zigma Cinestadium
  9. Alliance Francaise de Bangkok - Thailand Archived 2012-07-11 at Archive.today
  10. Century The Movie Plaza Sukhumvit
  11. Welcome to the Goethe Institute in Thailand
  12. The Japan Foundation, Bangkok Archived 2007-03-15 at the Wayback Machine
  13. About BKKSR

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