Have you ever been on a trip away and stumbled upon a location that just looks like something out of a movie? If you head out to Thailand, this will probably happen more often than not.
These recognizable scenes are all from blockbuster hits that were filmed in Thailand. Magnificent scenery and stunning landmarks across the country, from beaches, to waterfalls, to mountains, to sprawling cityscapes, have made the Land of Smiles one of the world’s best holiday destinations, but have also placed it as a sought-after setting for many filmmakers.
Let’s visit a movie set!
Whatever for your honeymoon tour, or your family tour, or your friend tour in Thailand, visit a movie set is wonderful, check out our list of 6 movies filmed in Thailand:
- The Man with the Golden Gun(1974)
The Man with the Golden Gun is a Bond movie you will no doubt have seen and it was filmed in the Bangkok and the Phang Nga Bay areas, whilst his movie is over 40 years old it is still a film many people do enjoy watching! And that islet has since been renamed James Bond Island, after the film.
A lot of us surely remember that heart-racing boat scene down Phang Nga Bay in Phuket. In the background is the nail-shaped limestone islet Koh Tapu, a landmark that instantly became popular after the film was released.
2. The Beach (2000)
The Beach is actually the first international film to utilize Thailand’s natural beauty as more than just a background for some dudes to kick and scream at each other. The lead character, played by Leonardo Di Caprio, visits many of the country’s most popular spots from Khao San Road in the capital city, to Maya Beach in Phi Phi Island, to Haeo Suwat Falls in Khao Yai National Park.
As the 2000s rolled in, Thailand started to see an influx of backpacking vacationers from all over the world, and The Beach is a fitting representation of those coming to seek shelter under our sun-kissed skies.
3. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
In the sequel to the wildly popular Bridget Jones’s Diary, the titular character questions if she really has it all: a budding career and a love life with boyfriend Mark. A trip to Thailand may be what Jones needs to get some clarity—or is it?
After all the epic wars and mad fighting on the list, The Edge of Reason’s romcom nature and lighthearted scenes feels like a breath of fresh air. Plus, it also shows off Thailand’s lifestyle attractions to the fullest.
The movie takes the viewers to familiar spots like Chinatown, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, Phang Nga Bay, and Naiyang Beach. But it does also feature a scene in an unknown Thai prison, a downer in an otherwise adorably silly film.
4. Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
The 2008 version of Bangkok Dangerous is a Hollywood remake of the original 1999 film, and like many do-overs, this one couldn’t avoid being bashed by critics. But it’s always fun to see Bangkok through the eyes of Hollywood, which seems to view it as full of seedy and dark places.
Nicolas Cage, as the forlorn hitman, slinks through Bangkok’s “dark places”, like the red-light district of Soi Cowboy, and tourist spots, such as the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. See it if you’re in for some staged action and if you’ve got time to kill.
5. The Hangover Part II (2011)
Although it’s full of cliches and old stereotypes, The Hangover Part II actually features some amazing shots of Thailand. It follows the standard Wolfpack procedure again with a wedding, a missing person, an animal, along with memory loss.
Mainly featuring scenes in Bangkok and Krabi. Places like Soi Cowboy, Chinatown, and Chao Phraya River are expectedly featured, but the golden spot goes to five-star rooftop bar The Dome at Lebua, where many of the films more memorable scenes were shot. Samut Prakarn park museum Ancient City is also reimagined as an unrealistic temple for monks who take a vow of silence.
6. No Escape (2015)
No Escape is another Hollywood creation that takes advantage of exotic locations to show how Westerners can fall into unfortunate events in a faraway land.
The plot is pretty xenophobic, and to avoid any repercussions on Thailand’s reputation, the crew had to meticulously wipe out all the Thai language signages in Chiang Mai (the filming location) and make sure that there were no details in the film that reference anything Thai. So hands down for that feat.
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