List of cinemas in Thailand

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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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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. Bangkokcinematicketstubs2006.jpg
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

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

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

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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Lido3675 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 1900 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.

Siam1832 Siam Square, Pathum Wan, opposite Siam Paragon

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

Coliseum Cineplex

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

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Coliseum Cineplex6Paradise Shopping Plaza, Phuket City
Coliseum Cineplex3 Phatthalung
Coliseum Cineplex4 Yala

Major Cineplex

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Major Ratchayothin

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, Major Cineplex, Major Cinema, EGV, Paragon Cineplex, Quartier CineArt, ICON Cineconic and Esplanade Cineplex.

1. Current Branches

Major

In April 2025, Major Cineplex decided to use the name "Major" as the sole brand to rebrand all branches of Major Cineplex, Major Cinema and EGV to use the same name.

In Bangkok district

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Major Bangkae101895 Seacon Bangkae, Petchkasem Road, Bang Khae, Bangkok (Old Future Park Bangkhae)The first multiplex theater in Thailand. Opened in June 1994 under EGV Bangkae 10 brand, built situated in the former Future Park Bangkae mall, before taken over by Seacon Development. In August 2010, it was temporarily closed for big renovation of two years and is opened in September 2012 as Grand EGV brand with some major upgrading. Later in 2024, it is received a major renovation based in the same concept as Sriracha Cineplex adopted earlier, which was set by changed the name at first to Bangkae Cineplex and later changed the name to Major Bangkae after a lot of speculations.
Major Cineplex Bangpakok3777 Lotus's, Bang Pakok, Bangkok Opened in December 2018.
Major Cineplex Bangsue61410Gateway at Bangsue, Bangkok Opened in November 2018.
Major Cineplex Bang Yai61532 Lotus's, Bang Yai, Nonthaburi (Old Plus Mall)Opened in August 2014.
Major Cineplex Bang Kapi102205 Lotus's, Bang Kapi, Lat Phrao Road, Bangkok Opened in October 2002.
Major Cineplex Bang Na101954 Central Bangna, Bangkok Opened in July 2002, on the sixth floor of a Central Group shopping mall, adjacent to restaurants, shops and the Pororo Aquapark Bangkok water amusement park.
Major Cineplex Chaengwattana5827Charn at The Avenue Chaengwattana, Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok Opened in April 2024.
Major Cineplex Fashion Island71495 Fashion Island, Ram Inthra Road, Min Buri, Bangkok Opened in June 1995 as EGV brand.
Major Future Park Rangsit101565 Future Park, Rangsit, Pathumthani Opened in June 1995 as EGV brand.
Major Cineplex Ladkrabang5876 Robinson Lifestyle Lad Krabang, Bangkok Opened in November 2019.
Major Cineplex Lotus's Rama 23765 Lotus's Rama 2, Bangkok Opened in August 2019.
Major Cineplex Phetchakasem61690Phetkasem Power Center Phetkasem Road, Bangkok Opened in September 2005.
Major Central Pinklao71053 Central Pinklao, Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisri Road, Bangkok Opened in October 1995 as EGV brand, formerly an Major Cineplex, an IMAX with Laser was opened here in April 2025.
Major Cineplex Pinklao102094Boromarachachonnanee Road, Bang Phlat, Bangkok The first Major Cineplex complex, it is opened in 1995. Opposite Central Pinklao, Bangkok Noi.
Major Cinema Ratchaphruek4680 Robinson Lifestyle, Ratchaphruek Road, Nonthaburi Opened in November 2022.
Major Cineplex Ratchayothin153524 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok The former flagship branch of the Major Cineplex chain was opened in November 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] The cinema has now been upgraded to IMAX with Laser.
Major Cineplex Rama 291622 Central Rama 2, Bangkok Opened in December 2002.
Major Cineplex Rama 392437 Central Rama 3, Bangkok A former United Artists multiplex, Major Cineplex took it over and remodeled it in May 2002.
Major Cineplex Rangsit163226Phahonyothin Road, Rangsit, Pathum Thani Opened in March 2002, The first megaplex in Asia.
Major Cineplex Samrong81732Imperial World Samrong, Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan Opened in October 2002 as EGV brand.
Major Cineplex Samsen61475Supreme Complex Shopping Mall, Samsen Road, Bangkok Opened in September 2010.
Major Cineplex Srinakarin51192 Lotus's, Srinakarin Road, Samut Prakan (Old Plus Mall)Opened in November 2008.
Major Cineplex Sukhumvit81586 Sukhumvit Soi 61, Watthana, Bangkok Opened in December 1997 as 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 Prakan51165 Robinson Lifestyle Samut Prakan Opened in October 2014.
Major Cinema Samut Prakan2348 Big C Place Samut Prakan Province Opened in November 2016 as EGV brand, formerly as Thana Cineplex.
Major Cineplex Samut Prakan 22365Makro x Lotus's Mall Samut Prakan, Sai Luat Road, Samut Prakan Province Opened in July 2022.
Major Cineplex Tiwanon3608 Big C, Tiwanon, Nonthaburi Opened in August 2023.

In Province district

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Major Cineplex Ang Thong2 Lotus's Ang Thong Opened in January 2019.
Major Cineplex Ayutthaya41313 Big C, Ayutthaya Opened in February 2008, includes 10-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Ayutthaya 24The Sky, Ayutthaya Opened in August 2013.
Major Cineplex Amata Nakorn51310 Lotus's Amata Nakorn Industrial District, Chonburi (Old Plus Mall)Opened in October 2009.
EGV Ban Dung1 Big C, Ban Dung, Udon Thani Opened in November 2017.
Major Cineplex Ban Phai2 Big C, Ban Phai, Khon Kaen Opened in November 2016.
Major Cineplex Ban Pong51442 Lotus's, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi Opened in September 2008.
Major Cinema Bowin3 Big C Bowin, Rayong Opened in November 2021.
Major Cineplex Buriram5 Big C Buriram Opened in September 2016.
Major Cineplex Chachoengsao51711 Big C Place Chachoengsao Opened in July 2004, part of complex anchored by Big C, has 12-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Chaiyaphum3 Robinson Lifestyle Chaiyaphum Opened in December 2018.
Major Cinema Chalong3 Robinson Lifestyle Chalong Phuket Opened in September 2023.
Major Cineplex Chana2 Lotus's, Chana, Songkhla Opened in November 2016.
Major Cineplex Chanthaburi5 Big C Chanthaburi Opened in December 2011.
Major Cineplex Central Chiang Mai Airport71843 Central Chiangmai Airport (Old Tantraphan Airport Plaza)Opened in March 2001, 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 Chiang Mai102409 Central Chiang Mai (Central Festival)Opened in December 2013, Krungsri IMAX with Laser seats have 391 & Digital seats have 2018.
Major Cineplex Chiang Rai51347 Central Chiang Rai Opened in March 2011.
Major Cineplex Chiang Rai 24 Big C Chiang Rai 2Opened in December 2018.
Major Cineplex Chom Thong1207Lotus's, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Opened in January 2019, part of complex anchored by Makro Chom Thong
Major Cineplex Chonburi41063 Big C Chonburi Opened in October 2007.
Major Cineplex Chonburi 22 Lotus's Chonburi 3 (Ban Suan)Opened in January 2019.
Major Cineplex Chumphon5Ocean Shopping Mall Chumphon Opened in October 2018.
Major Cineplex Det Udom2 Lotus's, Det Udom, Ubon Rachathani Opened in May 2019
Major Cineplex Dan Khun Thot1 Big C Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima Opened in November 2017.
Major Cinema Hatyai2 Lotus's Hatyai 1, Songkhla Opened in December 2021.
Major Cineplex Hua Hin41404 Hua Hin Market Village, Prachuap Khiri Khan Opened in February 2006, large-scale shopping mall has a Lotus's, bowling alley and many stores. Does not often show English-soundtrack films.
Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet41008 Big C Kamphaeng Phet Opened in December 2010.
Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Phet 24 Robinson Lifestyle Kamphaeng Phet Opened in December 2017.
Major Cineplex Kamphaeng Saen2 Lotus's, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom Opened in July 2018.
Major Cineplex Kanchanaburi4TMK Park Kanchanaburi Opened in December 2018.
Major Cineplex Khok Samrong2 Lotus's, Khok Samrong, Lopburi Opened in August 2018.
Major Cinema Khon Kaen51228 Lotus's Khon Kaen 2 (Nonmuang Road)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 hypermarket in January 2022.
Major Cineplex Khon Kaen5 Lotus's Khon Kaen (Pratunam)Opened in October 2015.
Major Cineplex Khon Kaen 24Fairy Plaza, Khon Kaen Opened in December 2023, formerly as Fairy Cineplex.
EGV Kham Ta Kla1 Big C, Kham Ta Kla, Sakon Nakhon Opened in March 2018.
Major Cineplex Klaeng4 Lotus's, Klaeng, Rayong Opened in October 2013.
Major Cineplex Krabi41134 Lotus's, Krabi Opened in December 2007, includes 8-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Lat Yao1 Big C, Lat Yao, Nakhon Sawan Opened in October 2018.
Major Cineplex Lampang4 Big C Lampang Opened in October 2016, formerly as Thana Cineplex.
Major Cineplex Lamphun4Chaemfah Lamphun Opened in December 2016.
EGV Lamphun3 Big C Lamphun Opened in December 2016.
Major Cineplex Lopburi5 Big C Lopburi Opened in February 2016, formerly as Thana Cineplex.
EGV Mae Sot4 Lotus's, Mae Sot, Tak Opened in January 2013.
Major Cineplex Mahachai5 Big C, Mahachai, Samut Sakhon Opened in April 2010.
Major Cinema Mahachai2 Big C Mahachai 2, Samut Sakhon Opened in September 2020.
Major Cineplex Map Ta Phut2 Lotus's, Map Ta Phut, Rayong Opened in December 2018.
Major Cineplex Mueang Phon2 Lotus's, Mueang Phon, Phon, Khon Kaen Opened in December 2018.
Major Cineplex Mukdahan41090 Robinson Lifestyle Mukdahan Opened in December 2014.
Major Cineplex Na Di3 Lotus's, Na Di, Udon Thani Opened in September 2016.
Major Cinema Nakhon Nayok2 Lotus's Nakhon Nayok Opened in February 2025.
Major Cineplex Nakhon Ratchasima4 Big C Nakhon Ratchasima 2Opened in June 2017.
Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan51138V-Square Nakhon Sawan Opened in June 2003.
Major Cineplex Nakhon Sawan 24Makro x Lotus's Mall Nakhon Sawan Opened in February 2013.
Major Cineplex Nakhon Si Thammarat4Sahathai Nakhon Si Thammarat Opened in December 2012.
Major Cinema Nakhon Si Thammarat4 Lotus's Nakhon Si Thammarat Opened in April 2015 as EGV brand.
EGV Num Yuen1 Big C, Num Yuen, Ubon Rachathani Opened in September 2017.
Major Cinieplex Nan2 Big C Nan Opened in May 2015.
Major Cineplex Navanakorn41187 Lotus's, Navanakhon industrial district, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani Opened in September 2008.
EGV Nong Bua1 Big C, Nong Bua, Nakhon Sawan Province Opened in July 2018.
Major Cineplex Nong Bua Lamphu41050 Lotus's Nong Bua Lamphu Opened in April 2013.
Major Cineplex Nong Khai2Asawann Nong Khai 2 (Big C Nong Khai)Opened in October 2018.
Major Cineplex Nong Ki1 Big C, Nong Ki, Buriram Opened in August 2018.
Major Cinema Omyai51224 Big C Place, Omyai, Nakhon Pathom Opened in April 2005 as EGV brand.
Major Cinema Pak Chong3 Big C, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima Opened in November 2019.
Major Cineplex Pathumtani5 Big C Pathumthani Opened in July 2017.
Major Cineplex Pathumtani 22 Lotus's, Bangkadi, Pathumthani Opened in February 2021.
Major Cineplex Pattani3 Big C Pattani Opened in December 2024.
Major Cineplex Pattaya81748The Avenue Pattaya, Second Road, Pattaya Opened in August 2007, Stand-alone branch with Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl.
Major Cinema Phrae3Mark Four Plaza Phrae Opened in January 2020, Formerly an Thana Cineplex.
Major Cineplex Phang Khon1 Big C, Phang Khon, Sakon Nakhon Opened in March 2018.
Major Cineplex Phang Nga3 Big C Market Phang Nga Opened in December 2014.
Major Cineplex Phatthalung3 Lotus's Phatthalung Opened in February 2018.
Major Cineplex Phayakkhaphum Phisai2 Lotus's, Phayakkhaphum Phisai, Mahasarakham Opened in November 2016.
Major Cineplex Phayao3Charoenphan Department Store Phayao Opened in March 2019.
Major Cinema Phayao2 Lotus's Phayao Opened in December 2021.
Major Cineplex Phetburi5 Robinson Lifestyle Phetburi Opened in May 2017.
Major Cineplex Phetchabun41144 Lotus's, Phetchabun Opened in February 2008.
Major Cineplex Phibun Mangsahan2 Lotus's, Phibun Mangsahan, Ubon Rachathani Opened in August 2018.
Major Cineplex Phichit2 Lotus's Phichit Opened in December 2017.
Major Cineplex Phichit 23 Tops Plaza Phichit Opened in December 2017.
EGV Phimai2 Lotus's, Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Opened in October 2016.
Major Cineplex Phitsanulok41067 Lotus's Phitsanulok Opened in September 2006.
Major Cineplex Phitsanulok 25 Central Phitsanulok Opened in Octoter 2011.
Major Cineplex Prachuap Khiri Khan2 Lotus's Prachuap Khiri Khan Opened in December 2016.
Major Cineplex Rangsit-Klong 641020 Big C Thanyaburi, Pathumthani Opened in August 2008.
Major Cineplex Ranong3 Big C Ranong Opened in May 2017.
Major Cineplex Ratchaburi4 Big C Ratchaburi Opened in March 2016.
Major Cineplex Ratchaburi 22 Lotus's Ratchaburi Opened in October 2018.
Major Cineplex Rayong8 Central Rayong Opened in May 2015.
Major Cineplex Roi Et 24 Robinson Lifestyle Roi Et Opened in October 2014.
Major Cineplex Sakon Nakhon4 Robinson Lifestyle Sakon Nakhon Opened in November 2013.
Major Cineplex Salaya51003 Lotus's, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom Opened in January 2008.
Major Cineplex Sam Phran2 Lotus's, Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom Opened in April 2017.
Major Cineplex Samui3918 Lotus's, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Opened in May 2006, includes 12-lane bowling alley.
Major Cineplex Samui 23 Central Samui, Surat Thani Opened in March 2014.
Major Cineplex Saraburi6 Robinson Lifestyle Saraburi Opened in November 2013.
Major Cinema Saraburi2 Lotus's Saraburi Opened in December 2019.
Major Cinema Saraburi 24 Big C Place Saraburi Opened in November 2023.
Major Cineplex Satun3 Lotus's Satun Opened in May 2016.
Major Cineplex Sattahip3 Big C, Sattahip, Chonburi Opened in April 2018.
Major Cineplex Sichon2 Big C Market, Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat Opened in January 2017.
Major Cineplex Singburi3Chaisaeng Department Store Singburi Opened in October 2018.
Major Cinema Si Racha41350Pacific Park Si Racha Chonburi Province Opened in August 1997 as EGV brand.
EGV Songkhla5 Lotus's Songkhla Opened in January 2014.
Major Cineplex Srisaket2 Lotus's Srisaket Opened in September 2018.
Major Cineplex Sri Maha Phot2 Big C, Si Maha Phot, Prachinburi Opened in May 2014.
Major Cineplex Sukhothai2 Big C Sukhothai Opened in February 2018.
Major Cineplex Suphanburi4 Big C Suphanburi Opened in September 2013.
Major Cineplex Suphanburi 24 Lotus's Suphanburi Opened in February 2014.
Major Cineplex Surat Thani7Sahathai Garden Plaza Surat Thani Opened in July 2015.
EGV Surat Thani6 Lotus's Surat Thani Province Opened in August 2015.
Major Cineplex Surin4Surin Plaza, Surin Opened in March 2021.
Major Cineplex Suwannaphum1 Big C Suwannaphum, Roi Et Opened in December 2017.
EGV Tha Tako1 Big C, Tha Tako, Nakhon Sawan Opened in November 2017.
Major Cinema Tha Thong3 Lotus's, Tha Thong, Phitsanulok Opened in September 2017 as EGV brand.
Major Cineplex Thung Song3Sahathai, Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat Opened in February 2018.
Major Cineplex Ubon Ratchathani7 Central Ubon Opened in April 2013.
Major Cineplex Udon Thani82120 Central Udon (Old Charoensri Complex)Opened in December 2003, Formerly an Charoensri Cineplex.
EGV Udon Thani4 Big C Udon Thani Opened in February 2016.
Major Cineplex
U Thong		2 Lotus's, U Thong, Suphanburi Opened in June 2018
Major Cineplex Uttaradit3Sripong Park Uttaradit Opened in March 2018.
EGV Uttaradit2 Lotus's Uttaradit Province Opened in October 2018.
Major Cineplex Wang Nam Yen1 Big C, Wang Nam Yen, Sa Kaeo Opened in December 2017.
Major Cineplex Wichian Buri1 Big C, Wichian Buri, Phetchabun Opened in December 2017.
Major Cinema Yala3 Big C Yala Opened in July 2024.
Major Cineplex Yasothon2 Lotus's Yasothon Opened in September 2017.

Paragon Cineplex

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Paragon Cineplex

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

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Krungsri IMAX 1600 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 Cineplex153450 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Esplanade Cineplex Ratchada 122700 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. Including the GLS Theatre, Arte Cinema Theatre and VIP Screen Theatre. It is near the MRT's Thailand Cultural Centre station.
IMAX With Laser1 The Esplanade) Ngamwonwan-Khaerai) Rattanathibate Road, Nonthaburi Full IMAX ratio at 1:90:1.
Esplanade Cineplex Rattanathibate 154200 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 Kids Cinema Theatre and Ultra Screen Theatre.

Mega Cineplex

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

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Coca-Cola present IMAX with Laser1 Central Mega Bangna, SamutprakanFull IMAX ratio at 1:90:1.
Mega Cineplex143445 Central Mega Bangna, Samutprakan14 Digital cinema (VietjetAir.com Cinema 1 Screens, Real Asset Ultimate Cinema 1 Screens, 4DX with Laser 1 Screens, Pallysocks Kids Cinema 1 Screens, LG Miraclass LED Cinema 1 Screens and Laserplex 9 Screens.) 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Hatyai Cineplex102329Central 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 GLS Theater 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
IMAX With Laser1386 EmQuartier, Phrom PhongFull IMAX ratio at 1.90:1.
Quartier CineArt71048 EmQuartier, Phrom PhongOpened 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 Kids Cinema.

WestGate Cineplex

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

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
IMAX With Laser1402 CentralPlaza WestGate, Bang Yai Full IMAX ratio at 1:90:1.
WestGate Cineplex111888 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, 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.

Promenade Cineplex

Located in The Promenade shopping mall. Designed in Classical theme.

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. Formerly an Coliseum Cineplex.

Ayutthaya City Park Cineplex

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

Blúport Cineplex

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

Korat Cineplex

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

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 6 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Major Hollywood Chaeng Watthana101799Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Opened in 2000 as replacement of SaveCo Superstore.

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 Ramkhamhaeng10Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bang Kapi, opposite Ramkhamhaeng University Opened in 2007 as replacement of Welco Department Store.

Three-story complex has a shopping arcade, snack shops, 18-lane bowling alley and karaoke facilities. There are also "Sweet" and "Star" VIP auditoriums. All standard auditoriums has leg-space up to 1.5 meter with new style comfortable seat.

U HollywoodN/APhahonyothin Rd. opposite Central Ladprao 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Nevada Multiplex Ubon Ratchathani72100 Ubon Ratchathani A cinema and hotel complex was the first multiplex in Thailand.

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]

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
SF Cinema Bang Khae81850The Mall Lifestore Bang Khae, Phetkasem Road, Bangkok Formerly an APEX cinema chain, Opened in August 2001 in suburban shopping center under the concept "Movie Fantasy".
SF Cinema Bangsaen4929Laemthong Shopping Center Bangsaen Cholburi Renovated from SF Multiplex in November 2009.
SF Cinema Chanthaburi4890Robinson Lifestyle Chanthaburi Renovated from SF Multiplex in 2008.
SF Cinema Central Chonburi71774 Central Chonburi Opened in 29 May 2009
SF Cinema Jungceylon51425Jungceylon Shopping Complex, Phuket Oriental-themed entertainment complex and shopping mall with bowling and karaoke. Opened in October 2007.
SF Cinema Khon Kaen81733 Central Khon Kaen Opened in 3 December 2009
SF Cinema Laemchabang41100Harbor Mall Shopping Center, Laemchabang, Amphoe Si Racha, Chonburi Province Renovated from SF Multiplex in March 2009.
SF Cinema Rayong61528Passione Shopping Destination Rayong SF Rayong Added 2 Cinema (Formerly was 9 Cinemas), Renovated from SF Multiplex in 2008.
SF Cinema MBK81519 MBK Center, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 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 Pattaya61425 Central Marina Outlet Pattaya
SF Cinema Ramindra61382 Central Ramindra Formerly an UMG.
SF Cinema Asoke81507 Terminal 21 Asoke, Khlong Toei Nuea, Bangkok Opened in October 2011
SF Cinema Tha Phra81594The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra, Bangkok Formerly an NK THX, 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 Trang3640Robinson Lifestyle Trang Opened 11 November 2010.
SF Cinema Suphanburi4953Robinson Lifestyle Suphanburi Opened 2 March 2012.
SF Cinema Ubon Ratchathani71607City Mall Shopping Center @ Sunee Tower Ubon Ratchathani
SF Cinema Udon Thani81380Landmark Plaza Udon Thani
SF Cinema Kanchanaburi4962Robinson Lifestyle Kanchanaburi Opened 28 February 2013.
SF Cinema Bang Phli61072Big C Place Bang Phli Opened 24 March 2016, Formerly an UMG.
SF Cinema Srisaman61111Robinson Lifestyle SrisamanOpened 11 November 2015.
SF Cinema Nakhon Si Thammarat61035Central Nakhon Si Opened 28 July 2016.
SF Cinema Srinakarin51003JAS Urban Srinakarin Opened November 2016.
SF Cinema Mahachai61353 Central Mahachai Opened 23 November 2017.
SF Cinema Phayao3364Tops Plaza Phayao Opened 25 January 2019.
SF Cinema Chonburi 25860Robinson Lifestyle Chonburi (Amata Nakhon)Opened 27 June 2018.
SF Cinema Muang Thong Thani51145Cosmo Bazaar Muang Thong Thani Opened March 2019.
SF Cinema Chumphon3549Lotus's Chumphon Opened 10 October 2019.
SF Cinema Phetkasem4612Big C Phetkasem 2Opened 13 September 2018.
SF Cinema Bowin3665Robinson Lifestyle Bowin Opened 1 June 2020.
SF Cinema Krabi4880Big C Krabi Opened 21 October 2021.
SF Cinema Krabi 23Central Krabi Under Construction, Opened 24 October 2025.
SF Cinema Ayutthaya5897 Central Ayutthaya Opened 30 November 2021.
SF Cinema Banchang3501Robinson Lifestyle Banchang Opened 3 March 2022.
SF Cinema Thalang3576Robinson Lifestyle Thalang Opened 25 August 2022.
SF Cinema Rama 381746Terminal 21 Rama 3Opened 20 October 2022.
SF Cinema Nakhon Sawan5932Central Nakhon Sawan Opened 31 January 2024.
SF Cinema Salaya71334 Central Salaya Opened 12 August 2014.
SF Cinema Prachinburi4882Robinson Lifestyle Prachinburi Opened 4 December 2014.
SF Cinema Maha Sarakham51456Sermthai Complex Maha Sarakham Opened 21 December 2012.
SF Cinema Surin51089Robinson Lifestyle Surin Opened 20 December 2013.
SF Cinema Chachoengsao61421Robinson Lifestyle Chachoengsao Opened 12 September 2014.
SF Cinema Buriram5868Robinson Lifestyle Buriram Opened 29 July 2015.
SF Cinema Mae Sot4832Robinson Lifestyle Mae Sot Opened 18 December 2015.
SF Cinema Lopburi5967Robinson Lifestyle Lopburi Opened 16 December 2016.
SF Cinema Nakhon Ratchasima82096Terminal 21 Korat Opened 19 December 2016.
SF Cinema Ratchaphruek81465The Crystal SB RatchaphruekOpened 1 December 2016.
SF Cinema Samut Songkhram3529Big C Samut Songkhram Opened 30 November 2018.
SF Cinema Phetchaburi4724Big C Phetchaburi Opened 16 June 2017. Formerly an Thana Cineplex.
SF Cinema Ratchaburi3539Robinson Lifestyle Ratchaburi Opened 25 May 2017.
SF Cinema Yala3521Lotus's Lifestyle Mall Yala Opened 12 October 2024.
SF Cinema Surat Thani71542 Central Surat Thani Opened October 2012.
SF Cinema Surat Thani 26967Coliseum Surat Thani Formerly an Coliseum Cineplex
SF Cinema Suvarnabhumi6Market Village SuvarnabhumiUnder Construction, Opening Soon.

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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
SF World Cinema152906 CentralWorld

SFX Cinema

SFX Cinema 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
SFX Central Chaengwattana82407 Central 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 Beach102268 Central Pattaya, 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 Ladprao102343 Central Ladprao, 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 Phuket81271 Central Phuket (Festival Building)Opened in September 2004 as SFX Coliseum Cinema Brand.
SFX Central Rama 9112394 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 Mai102068Maya Chiang MaiOpened January 2019.
SFX Crystal Veranda81442Crystal VerandaOpened in 2016.
SFX Nakhon Ratchasima91620Central KoratOpened 3 November 2017.
SFX Pattaya 271370Terminal 21 PattayaOpened December 2018.
SFX Ngamwongwan101934The Mall Lifestore NgamwongwanA 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Emprive Cineclub5716 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.

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Thana Cineplex (TC) Nakhon Pathom4BigC, Nakhon Pathom
Thana Cineplex (TC) Phitsanulok4BigC, Phitsanulok
Thana Cineplex Tak1BigC, Tak

Others

CinemaScreensSeatsLocationRemarks
Alliance française 122529 South Sathon Road, Sathon Holds regular screenings of French films and films from other countries with French subtitles. [9]
Bell Cinema City3 Chaiyaphum
Century The Movie Plaza8Phayathai 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]

Goethe-Institut 18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathon Soi 1, Sathon Regularly holds screenings of German films. [11]
House RCA2200 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 Samyan3361 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)1502nd 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 Cineplex4 Khon Kaen
Prince3 Khon Kaen
Five Stars Multiplex6 Nakhon Ratchasima
Embassy Diplomat Screens5234 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 Screens6988 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 166 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Movie Theatres in Bangkok". Thaiwebsites.com. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  2. ↑ "IMAX theaters". IMAX.com. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
  3. 1 2 Tsui, Ki Nan (2007-06-18). "Cinema paradiso". The Nation (Thailand). Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  4. ↑ Holland, Michael. Thai Culture: Movies (retrieved August 19, 2006)
  5. 1 2 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). Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. 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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