Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024 is officially launched

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Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024 is officially launched

Writer: Michelle Tan

Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024 is launched

16 Aug - H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, graced the official launching ceremony of the Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024 (TFF 2024) under the theme "Local Talents to Global Contents" on 13 August.

Organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and held at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX, the ceremony was attended by over 200 invited guests, including dignitaries from Malaysian government agencies, FINAS, Friends of Thailand, as well as participants from Malaysian and Thai film industries, and Thai Fanclubs.

H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia

In her opening address, Ambassador Lada highlighted the well-rounded dimensions of the long-standing Thailand - Malaysia partnership, which will reach the 67th anniversary of its diplomatic relations on 31 August 2024.

Ambassador Lada also added that the year of 2023 was considered a magical year for Thai film industry with 75 Thai titles released through various platforms, while a total of 466 movies from 40 countries were filmed across Thailand, generating the highest record ever of 6.75 billion baht (or approximately 184 million USD), largely due to skilled local Thai talent.

Renowned Thai and Malaysian actors; Pakorn (Dome) Lam and Bront Palarae graced the red carpet

The Festival offers five remarkable Thai films; "The Undertaker" (Comedy-horror), "Not Friends" (Coming-of-age comedy-drama), "Daeng" (Comedy-horror), "Haunted Tales" (Horror) and "Mantra Warrior: The Legend of The Eight Moons" (Animation).

There will be 20 FREE public screenings during 16 - 18 August 2024 at GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama, GSC My Town, and GSC IOI City Mall.

Mr. Pan Vui Shang, Head of Operation of Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC)

Mr. Shures Ratnakrishnan, Director of Suraya Filem & Distribution

All TFF 2024 screenings are complimentary for everyone to enjoy. Tickets redemption began on 12 August at GSC e-Payment, through GSC mobile application, or via ticketing kiosk at the abovementioned four participating GSC locations. The tickets redemption (limited to two tickets per redemption) will be based on a first-come, first- served basis, while tickets last.

Cinema Online is proud to be the official online media partner for Thai Film Festival 2024.

For movie information, visit Cinema Online's Thai Film Festival 2024 page HERE.

Cinema Online, 16 August 2024