List of cinemas in Thailand

The historical landmark Scala Cinema of Siam Square, closed in 2020

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.

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 ^[update] , 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
Lido	3	675	Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Center	The 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 31, 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 30, 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.
Scala	1	900	Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Discovery Center	The 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 27, 2013, with the film projector still available for special screenings of films in 35mm movie film. The Scala Cinema closed on 5 July 2020, with its last screening being the film, Cinema Paradiso.
Siam	1	832	Siam 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 Multiplex	3		Lee Garden, Hat Yai
Coliseum Multiplex	6		Paradise Shopping Plaza, Phuket City
Coliseum Multiplex	1		Trang Rama Trang Province
Coliseum Multiplex	3		Phatthalung

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, EGV, Paragon Cineplex, Quartier CineArt and Esplanade Cineplex.

1. Current Branches

In Bangkok district

Cinema	Screens	Seats	Location	Remarks
Major Cineplex Lotus's Rama 2	3	765	Lotus's Rama 2
Major Cineplex Bangpakok	3		Lotus's Bangpakok
Major Cineplex Bangsue	6		Gateway at Bangsue Bangpo
Major Cineplex Ladkrabang	5		Robinson Lifestyle Ladkrabang	Opened November 2019.
Major Cineplex Bang Kapi	10	2256	Lotus's Bang Kapi Lat Phrao Road
Major Cineplex Bang Na	10	1954	CentralPlaza Bangna	On the sixth floor of a Central Group shopping mall, adjacent to restaurants, shops and the Pororo Aquapark Bangkok water amusement park.
Major Cineplex Central Pinklao	11		Central Pinklao, Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisri Road	Rebranded from an EGV location.
Major Cineplex Fashion Island	7		Fashion Island, Ram Inthra Road, Min Buri	Formerly an EGV cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged.
Major Cineplex Future Park Rangsit	10	1701	Future Park Rangsit	Rebranded from an EGV location.
Major Cineplex Tiwanon	3		Big C Tiwanon, Tiwanon Road Nonthaburi	Moved to River Plaza Nonthaburi
Major Cineplex Phetchakasem	6	1746	Phetkasem Power Center Phetkasem Road, Bangkok
Major Cineplex Pinklao	13	3850	Boromarachachonnanee Road, Bang Phlat	The first Major Cineplex complex, it opened in 1996. Opposite Central Plaza Pinklao, Bangkok Noi.
Major Cineplex Ratchayothin	15	4014+	Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak	The 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 2	9	1710	Central Rama 2
Major Cineplex Rama 3	9	2596	Central Rama 3	A former United Artists multiplex, Major Cineplex took it over and remodeled it in 2003.
Major Cineplex Rangsit	16	3465	Phahonyothin Road, Rangsit, Pathum Thani	The first megaplex in Asia.
Major Cineplex Samrong	8		Imperial World Samrong, Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan	Formerly an EGV Cinema but was rebranded after the Major Cineplex and EGV chains merged.
Major Cineplex Samsen	6	1505	Supreme Complex Shopping Mall, Samsen Rd, Bangkok
Major Cineplex Srinakarin	5	1259	Lotus's Srinakarin (Old Plus Mall)
Major Cineplex Sukhumvit	8	1746	Sukhumvit Soi 61, Watthana	A 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.
Major Cineplex Samut Prakan 2	2		Makro x Lotus's Mall Samut Prakan Sai Luat Road, Samut Prakan Province
Major Cineplex Samut Prakan	5		Robinson Lifestyle Samut Prakan	Opened October 2014.
Major Cineplex Chaengwattana	5	823	Charn at The Avenue Chaengwattana, Chaengwattana Road

In Province district

Cinema	Screens	Seats	Location	Remarks
Major Cineplex Ayutthaya	4	1313	Big C, Ayutthaya	Includes 10-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Amata Nakorn	5	1310	Lotus's Amata Nakorn Industrial District, Chonburi
Major Cineplex Ban Pong	5	1442	Lotus's, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi
Major Cineplex Chachoengsao	5	1711	Big C Place Chachoengsao	Part of complex anchored by Big C, has 12-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Chiang Mai Airport	7	1843	Central Chiangmai Airport	Normal-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 Central Chiangmai	10	2409	Central Chiangmai, Chiang Mai	Opened December 2013,Krungsri Imax seats have 391 & Digital seats have 2018.
Major Cineplex Chiang Rai	5	1347	Central Chiang Rai	Opened March 2011.
Major Cineplex Chiang Rai 2	4		Big C Chiang Rai 2
Major Cineplex Chonburi 2	2		Lotus's Chonburi 3 (Ban Suan)
Major Cineplex Chonburi	4	1063	Big C Chonburi
Major Cineplex Hua Hin	4	1404	Hua Hin Market Village	Opened February 2006, large-scale shopping mall has a Lotus's, bowling alley and many stores. Does not often show English-soundtrack films.
Major Cineplex Krabi	4	1134	Lotus's, Krabi	Opened December 2007, includes 8-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan	5	1138	V-Square Nakhon Sawan
Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan 2	4		Makro x Lotus's Mall Nakhon Sawan
Major Cineplex Nawanakorn	4	1187	Lotus's Nawanakhon
Major Cineplex Pattaya	8	1748	The Avenue Pattaya, Second Road, Pattaya	Stand-alone branch with Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl.
Major Cineplex Phetchabun	4	1144	Lotus's, Phetchabun
Major Cineplex Phitsanulok	4	1067	Lotus's Phitsanulok
Major Cineplex Salaya	5	1003	Lotus's Salaya
Major Cineplex Samui	3	918	Lotus's Ko Samui	includes 12-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Samui 2	3		Central Samui
Major Cineplex Saraburi	4	1100	Suk-Anan park shopping mall, Saraburi
Major Cineplex Rangsit-Klong 6	4	1020	Big C Thanyaburi
Major Cineplex Ubon Ratchathani	7		Central Ubon	Opened April 2013.
Major Cineplex Udon Thani	8	2120	Central Udon
Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet	4	1008	Big C Kamphaeng Phet
Major Cineplex Mukdahan	4	1090	Robinson Lifestyle Mukdahan	Opened December 2014.
Major Cineplex Nong Bua Lamphu	4	1050	Lotus's Nong Bua Lamphu
Major Cineplex Nong Khai	2		Asawann Nong Khai 2 (Big C Nong Khai)
Major Cineplex Sakon Nakhon	4		Robinson Lifestyle Sakon Nakhon	Opened November 2013.
Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet 2	4		Robinson Lifestyle Kamphaeng Phet	Opened December 2017.
Major Cineplex Chaiyaphum	3		Robinson Lifestyle Chaiyaphum	Opened December 2018.
Major Cineplex Phetburi	5		Robinson Lifestyle Phetburi	Opened May 2017.
Major Cineplex Roi Et 2	4		Robinson Lifestyle Roi Et	Opened October 2014.
Major Cineplex Saraburi 2	6		Robinson Lifestyle Saraburi	Opened November 2013.

Major Cinema

Major Cinema (Original 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 Khae	10	1900	Seacon Bangkae, Petchkasem Road, Bang Khae	The 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. Later in 2024, it received a major renovation. and changed the name to "Bangkae Cineplex"
Major Cinema Pakchong	3		Big C Pakchong Nakhon Ratchasima
Major Cinema Saraburi	2		Lotus's Saraburi
Major Cinema Saraburi 2	4		Big C Place Saraburi
Major Cinema Hatyai	2		Lotus's Hatyai 1 Songkhla
Major Cinema Mahachai	2		Big C Mahachai 2 Samut Sakhon
Major Cinema Bowin	3		Big C Bowin, Rayong
Major Cinema Ratchaphruek	4		Robinson Lifestyle Ratchaphruek Nonthaburi	Opened November 2022.
Major Cinema Chalong	3		Robinson Lifestyle Chalong Phuket	Opened September 2023.
Major Cinema Samut Prakan	2		Big C Place Samut Prakan Samut Prakan Province
EGV Nongbua	1		Big C Nongbua Nakhon Sawan Province
EGV Phimai	2		Lotus's Phimai Nakhon Ratchasima Province
EGV Surat Thani	6		Lotus's Surat Thani Province
Major Cinema Tha Thong	3		Lotus's Tha Thong Phitsanulok Province
Major Cinema Omyai	5	1224	Big C Place Omyai Nakhon Pathom
Major Cinema Si Racha	4	1350	Pacific Park Si Racha Chonburi Province
EGV Songkhla	5		Lotus's Songkhla
Major Cinema Khon Kaen	5	1228	Lotus's Khon Kaen 2	Opened in December 2011 as EGV brand for the first time since 2005 and is the first EGV location to take new brand place following renovation of entire mall in January 2022.
EGV Uttaradit	2		Lotus's 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 IMAX	1	600	Siam Paragon, Pathum Wan	Opened 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 Cineplex	15	3450	Siam Paragon, Pathum Wan	Opened 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 Ratchada	12	2700	Esplanade Ratchada, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng	A 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 Rattanathibate	16	4200	The Esplanade (Ngamwonwan-Khaerai) Rattanathibate Road, Nonthaburi	The 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 Lotus's 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 Cineplex	8	1550	Paradise Park, Prawet	A 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. Closed in January 2023.

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 Cineplex	15	3445	Siam Future Mega Bangna, Bangkok	15 Digital cinema with Blu-O bowling and karaoke and Sub-Zero ice skate rink.

Hatyai Cineplex

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

Cinema	Screens	Seats	Location	Remarks
Hatyai Cineplex	10	2329	Central Hatyai, Songkla	Opened in December 2013 on the fifth floor of the shopping mall, the cineplex includes luxury "Ultra Screen" cinemas, with reclining seats, and 4DX Theater. The tenth cinema used to be IMAX 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 IMAX	1	386	EmQuartier, Phrom Phong	Opened April 2015; projector moved from former location at Major Pinklao. Full IMAX ratio at 1.90:1.
Quartier CineArt	7	1048	EmQuartier, Phrom Phong	Opened 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
Krungsri IMAX	1	402	CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang Yai	Opened August 2015; the third branch with IMAX HFR system.
WestGate Cineplex	11	1888	CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang Yai	Opened 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.

ICON Cineconic

The seventeenth installment of Major Cineplex chain, exclusively built in Iconsiam Bangkok shopping mall in 2018. It is said to be a Thailand first interracial standard concept and Thailand first laserplex. With 14 screens and 3,000 seats, ICON Cineconic cinemas are including The Iconic IMAX Theater-the first IMAX with Laser theater in Thailand that equipped by IMAX-Barco 2nd generation laser projector (the Commercial Laser; CoLa) and 12.1 channel IMAX nXos sound system, The Iconic VIP Screen-the 6 star theater, Cineconic Kids Cinema, Cineconic Living Cinema-a cinema-themed with living room concept that provide for group rental or event rental first, the Iconic 4DX theater, and 9 digital cinemas that equipped with laser projection system.

Eastville Cineplex

Located in Central Eastville shopping mall. Designed in English Garden cinema concept and provide the first eco-cineplex that belong to "Green Ville" concepts of shopping mall.

Diana Cineplex

Located in Diana Hat Yai shopping mall in Songkla. Designed in Movie Relaxation theme.

Ayutthaya City Park Cineplex

Located in Ayutthaya City Park shopping mall in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Designed in Movie Relaxation theme.

Korat Cineplex

Located in The Mall Korat shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima. Designed in Digital Edge theme belong to WestGate Cineplex.

Blúport Cineplex

Located in Blúport shopping mall in Huahin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Designed in Resort theme belong to shopping mall theme.

Seacon Cineplex

Located in Seacon Square Srinakarin shopping mall. Designed in Movie Relaxation theme.

Si Racha Cineplex

Located in Central Si Racha shopping mall in Si Racha, Chonburi. Designed in Digital Oasis theme.

Chanthaburi Cineplex

Located in Central Chanthaburi shopping mall in Chanthaburi. Designed in Digital Oasis theme.

Westville Cineplex

Located in Central Westville shopping mall in Nonthaburi. It is to be first cinema hall that designed for low carbon and sustainability design. All materials used for decorate are recycled materials.

Bangkapi Cineplex

Located in The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi shopping mall in Bangkapi. It was once garage of SF Cinema with major renovation surround remnant of old SF inside theaters except to newly IMAX Laser and is now opened with 7 cinemas from previously 9 cinemas portion.

Nakhon Pathom Cineplex

Located in Central Nakhon Pathom shopping mall in Nakhon Pathom.

Major Hollywood

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

Cinema	Screens	Seats	Location	Remarks
Major Hollywood Suksawat	7		Suksawat Road, Ratburana	The first branch of Major Hollywood cinema chain. Closed in 2017. then demolished in 2019.
Major Hollywood Chaeng Watthana	10	1799	Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi	There 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 Ramkhamhaeng	10		Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bang Kapi, opposite Ramkhamhaeng University	Three-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 Hollywood	N/A		Phahonyothin 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 Ratchathani	7	2100	Ubon Ratchathani	A cinema and hotel complex was the first multiplex in Thailand.
Nevada	3		Sakon Nakhon
Nevada	3		Roi Et
Nevada			Udon Thani	Located 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 Khae	8	1850	The Mall Lifestore Bang Khae, Phetkasem Road	Opened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept "Movie Fantasy".
SF Cinema Bangsaen	4	929	Laemthong Shopping Center Bangsaen Cholburi	Opened in February 2010
SF Cinema Chanthaburi	4	890	Robinson Lifestyle Chanthaburi Chanthaburi	Renovated from SF Multiplex in 2008.
SF Cinema Central Chonburi	7	1774	Central Chonburi	Opened in 29 May 2009
SF Cinema Jungceylon	5	1425	Jungceylon Shopping Complex, Phuket	Oriental-themed entertainment complex and shopping mall with bowling and karaoke. Opened in October 2007.
SF Cinema Khon Kaen	8	1733	Central Khon Kaen	Opened in 3 December 2009
SF Cinema Laemchabang	4	1100	Harbor Mall Shopping Center, Laemchabang, Amphoe Si Racha, Chonburi Province	Opened in March 2009.
SF Cinema Rayong	6	1528	Passione Shopping Destination Rayong	SF Rayong Added 2 Cinema (Formerly was 9 Cinemas)
SF Cinema MBK	8	1519	MBK Center, Pathum Wan	The 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 Pattaya	6	1425	Central Marina Pattaya
SF Cinema Ramindra	6	1382	Central Ramindra
SF Cinema Asoke	8	1526	Terminal 21 Asoke Junction, Bangkok	Opened in October 2011
SF Cinema Tha Phra	8	1594	The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra, Bangkok	Facility 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 Trang	3	640	Robinson Lifestyle Trang	Opened 11 November 2010.
SF Cinema Suphanburi	4	953	Robinson Lifestyle Suphanburi	Opened 2 March 2012.
SF Cinema Ubon Ratchathani	7	1607	City Mall Shopping Center @ Sunee Tower Ubon Ratchathani
SF Cinema Udon Thani	8	1380	Landmark Plaza Udon Thani
SF Cinema Kanchanaburi	4	962	Robinson Lifestyle Kanchanaburi	Opened 28 February 2013.
SF Cinema Chiang Mai	8	-	Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai	Temporarily closed indefinitely.
SF Cinema Sattahip	2	-	Lotus's Sattahip	Temporarily closed indefinitely.
SF Cinema Bang Phli	6	1072	Big C Place Bangphli	Opened 24 March 2016
SF Cinema Srisaman	6	1111	Robinson Lifestyle Srisaman	Opened 11 November 2015.
SF Cinema Nakhon Si Thammarat 2	6	1035	Central Nakhon Si	Opened 28 July 2016.
SF Cinema Srinakarin	5	1003	JAS Urban Srinakarin
SF Cinema Mahachai	6	1353	Central Mahachai	Opened 23 November 2017.
SF Cinema Phayao	3	364	Tops Plaza Phayao	Opened 25 January 2019.
SF Cinema Chonburi 2	5	860	Robinson Lifestyle Chonburi (Amata Nakhon)	Opened 27 June 2018.
SF Cinema Muang Thong Thani	5	1145	Cosmo Bazaar Muang Thong Thani
SF Cinema Chumphon	3	549	Lotus's Chumphon	Opened 10 October 2019.
SF Cinema Phetkasem	4	612	Big C Phetkasem 2	Opened 13 September 2018.
SF Cinema Bowin	3	665	Robinson Lifestyle Bowin	Opened 1 June 2020.
SF Cinema Krabi	4	880	Big C Krabi	Opened 21 October 2021.
SF Cinema Ayutthaya	5	897	Central Ayutthaya	Opened 30 November 2021.
SF Cinema Banchang	3	501	Robinson Lifestyle Banchang	Opened 3 March 2022.
SF Cinema Thalang	3	576	Robinson Lifestyle Thalang	Opened 25 August 2022.
SF Cinema Rama 3	8	1746	Terminal 21 Rama 3	Opened 20 October 2022.
SF Cinema Nakhon Sawan	5	932	Central Nakhon Sawan	Opened 31 January 2024.
SF Cinema Salaya	7	1334	Central Salaya	Opened 12 August 2014.
SF Cinema Prachinburi	4	882	Robinson Lifestyle Prachinburi	Opened 4 December 2014.
SF Cinema Maha Sarakham	5	1456	Sermthai Complex Maha Sarakham	Opened 21 December 2012.
SF Cinema Surin	5	1089	Robinson Lifestyle Surin	Opened 20 December 2013.
SF Cinema Chachengsao	6	1421	Robinson Lifestyle Chachengsao	Opened 12 September 2014.
SF Cinema Buriram	5	868	Robinson Lifestyle Buriram	Opened 29 July 2015.
SF Cinema Mae Sot	4	832	Robinson Lifestyle Mae Sot	Opened 18 December 2015.
SF Cinema Lopburi	5	967	Robinson Lifestyle Lopburi	Opened 16 December 2016.
SF Cinema Nakhon Ratchasima	8	2096	Terminal 21 Korat	Opened 19 December 2016.
SF Cinema Ratchaphruek	8	1465	The Crystal SB Ratchaphruek	Opened 1 December 2016.
SF Cinema Samut Songkhram	3	529	Big C Samut Songkhram	Opened 30 November 2018.
SF Cinema Phetchaburi	4	724	Big C Phetchaburi	Opened 16 June 2017.
SF Cinema Ratchaburi	3	539	Robinson Lifestyle Ratchaburi	Opened 25 May 2017.
SF Cinema Yala	3	521	Lotus's Lifestyle Mall Yala	Opened 12 October 2024.

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 Cinema	15	2906	CentralWorld

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 Chaengwattana	8	2407	Central Chaengwattana, sixth floor, Chaengwattana Road	Opened 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 Beach	10	2268	Central Pattaya, sixth floor, Pattaya Second Beach Road	Opened in January 2009. The complex contains 8 Standard Cinemas along with one First Class Cinema and one Alfresco Cinema "The Porch".
SFX Central Ladprao	10	2343	Central Ladprao, sixth floor, Phahonyothin Road	Opened 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 Phuket	8	1271	Central Phuket (Festival Building)	Opened in 2004.
SFX Central Rama 9	11	2394	Central Rama IX	One 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 Mai	10	2068	Maya Chiang Mai	Opened January 2019.
SFX Crystal Veranda	8	1442	Crystal Veranda
SFX Nakhon Ratchasima	9	1620	Central Korat	Opened 3 November 2017.
SFX Pattaya 2	7	1370	Terminal 21 Pattaya	Opened December 2018.
SFX Ngamwongwan	10	1934	The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan	A former APEX/The Mall Multiplex theater prior to 2001 and SF Cinema theater brand.

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 Cineclub	5	716	The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Khlong Toei	In 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 its 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 Ayutthaya	4		Tesco Lotus Ayutthaya
Thana Cineplex Chiang Kam	1	344	Chiang Kam, Phayao Province
Thana Cineplex Chiang Rai	2	701	BigC Chiang Rai
Thana Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet	1	175	Kamphaeng Phet
Thana Cineplex Kanchanaburi 2	1		Castle Mall, Kanchanaburi
Thana Cineplex Lampang	2		BigC, Lampang
Thana Cineplex Lopburi	2		BigC, Lopburi
Thana Cineplex Nakhon Pathom	4		BigC, Nakhon Pathom
Thana Cineplex Nakhon Sawan	1	360	Nakhon Sawan
Thana Cineplex Phetchaburi	2		Phetchaburi
Thana Cineplex Phichit	2		Phichit Province
Thana Cineplex Phitsanulok	4		BigC, Phitsanulok
Thana Cineplex Phayao	1	404	Phayao
Thana Cineplex Phrae	1	342	Phrae
Thana Cineplex Phrae (Mark Four)	1		Mark Four Department Store, Phrae
Thana Cineplex Ratchaburi	2		Royal Park Department Store, Ratchaburi
Thana Cineplex Samut Prakan	2		BigC Samut Prakan
Thana Cineplex Saraburi	2		Taweekij Department Store, Saraburi
Thana Cineplex Sing Buri	2	203	Sing Buri
Thana Cineplex Suphanburi 1 (O.K. Rama)	1	657	Suphanburi
Thana Cineplex Suphanburi 2 (Fah Siam)	1	602	Suphanburi
Thana Cineplex Uttaradit	1	500	Uttaradit

Vista

Vista is a cinema chain based in Chiang Mai.

Cinema	Screens	Seats	Location	Remarks
Vista Kadsuankeaw	7		Central Kadsuankeaw, Chiang Mai	Has 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 française	1	225	29 South Sathon Road, Sathon	Holds regular screenings of French films and films from other countries with French subtitles. [9]
Bell Cinema City	3		Chaiyaphum
Century The Movie Plaza	8		Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi	This 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 Cineplex	4		Fairy Plaza, Khon Kaen	Sometimes has English-soundtrack films.
Goethe-Institut			18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathon Soi 1, Sathon	Regularly holds screenings of German films. [11]
House RCA	2	200	Royal City Avenue, Huai Khwang	House 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 31, 2019 and later moved to Samyan Mitrtown.
House Samyan	3	361	Samyan Mitrtown, Samyan	Moved 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 Foundation			10th Floor, Sermmit Tower, 159 Sukhumvit Soi 21, Watthana	Holds regular screenings of Japanese films, usually with Thai subtitles only. [12]
Bangkok Screening Room (BKKSR)	1	50	2nd Floor, Woof Pack building, Soi Sala Daeng 1 (Rama IV Road side), Sala Daeng	Holds regular screenings of classic, foreign, independent and documentary films with a high-end 2K projector and surround sound system. [13]
Kosa Cineplex	4		Khon Kaen
Prince	3		Khon Kaen
Five Stars Multiplex	6		Nakhon Ratchasima
Embassy Diplomat Screens	5	234	Pathum Wan (Chit Lom), Bangkok	Located at Central Embassy. An all-sofa cineplex with premium service. Managed by Executive Cinema Corporation, a special team led by Major Cineplex CEO Vicha Poolvaraluk and the investors groups from Canada.
One Ultra Screens	6	988	Pathum Wan (Lumpini), Bangkok	Located at Parade zone, One Bangkok. An exclusive cinema club with premium service under Exclusive Cinema Club concept. Managed by Cinema One, a special team led by Major Cineplex CEO Vicha Poolvaraluk.
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre	1		66 Charoen Krung Road, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon	Sala 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

• Thailand portal

• List of films shot in Thailand
• List of shopping malls in Thailand
• Bangkok International Film Festival – Held annually.
• Thai Short Film and Video Festival – Held annually; Thailand's longest-running film festival.
• World Film Festival of Bangkok – Held annually in October.

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

External links

Independent listings site

• Cinematic – Movie showtimes for cinemas in Bangkok
• ThaiWorldView - database of Thai movies, actors, actresses, directors and film history
• Wise Kwai's Bangkok Cinema Scene – Reviews and showtimes for mainstream and indie films showing in Bangkok.

Chain and theater sites

• Apex chain
• Century the Movie Plaza – Showtime listings in Thai.
• Chiang Mai Vista
• Coliseum Cineplex – Showtimes at Diana Department Store, Hat Yai.
• EGV – Showtime listings in Thai.
• House – Showtime listings in English and Thai.
• IMAX Thailand
• Major Cineplex/EGV
  • Esplanade Cineplex
  • Paragon Cineplex
• Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
• SF Cinema City