6 Thai Movies That Will Inspire Your Next Vacation

Rinks
03 April, 2023
2 mins ago

Dig movies that teach you about the cultures of different places? Here are some movies filmed in Thailand to give you a picture of the beautiful country.

Need vacation inspiration? Check out these interesting films set in Thailand. These are some movies filmed in Thailand that you may watch before your vacation or have played on the side while you get ready to go.

The Beach

Richard, an American, goes on a backpacking vacation to Khao San Road in the 2000 film The Beach, starring Leonard DiCaprio & Tilda Swinton. Richard is stranded on Ko Phi Phi Le, a confined and uninhabited island within the Gulf of Thailand. As a result of the film's success, this island has become one of the most popular travel spots in the country among young people. The Beach, like many other films shot in Thailand, showcases the country's stunning coastline and beautiful, blue oceans. It's important to note that the production business faced criticism for its manipulation of the natural environment, even though the scenes themselves are stunning.

Shutter

You've probably seen Shutter previously if you like scary and mysterious movies. In fact, among Thai action movies, this one is among the most well-known. It follows a young pair who, after escaping a fatal automobile crash, start to have strange paranormal experiences including seeing distorted pictures in their developed photographs. First released in 2004, this Thai film has now been adapted in English, Tamil, and Hindi.

The Hangover Part II

The Hangover Part Two has both hilarious moments and beautiful scenery of Thailand. In the second installment of The Hangover trilogy, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug travel to Thailand to attend Stu's wedding. In addition to visiting a Buddhist temple, the gang gets up to all sorts of mischief in and around Bangkok. This movie is more of a cautionary tale regarding what should not be done in Thailand, but it's still funny and entertaining.

Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam, while being set in Vietnam, was primarily shot in Bangkok and is widely considered to be one of the more well Thai films. In this comedic drama from 1987, Robin Williams plays a disc jockey for the U.S. Army Forces Radio Service station in Saigon. Williams won the Golden Globe as Best Actor because of his performance.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget (Renée Zellweger) embarks on a whirlwind adventure in Thailand in this romantic comedy from 2004. The view of Bangkok & Phuket are breathtaking, and the atmosphere is playful and romantic. Also, it features a stellar ensemble that includes Hugh Grant & Colin Firth.

James Bond: The Man with the Golden Gun

All Bond enthusiasts, assemble! Did you understand that much of filming for the ninth installment of the series took place in Thailand? Scenes from the 1974 espionage film were shot all across Thailand, from the cities of Bangkok and Thonburi to the beaches of Phuket and the islands of Ko Khao Phing Kan & Ko Tapu. Ko Tapu is now commonly referred to as "James Bond Island" by visitors and travel guides alike.