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Thailand Promotes Jurassic World Filming and New Theme Park to Fuel Tourism

Bangkok will welcome a Jurassic World theme park in early August as part of a government campaign combining social media marketing with a 30 percent cashback incentive for foreign film productions.

Overview

  • The latest Jurassic World installment "Die Wiedergeburt" was shot in Krabi’s jungles, showcasing Thailand’s versatile natural backdrops for major studios.
  • The Thai Film Office has mobilized its Facebook page to position the country as a global "film paradise" and draw more international shoots.
  • Since January, foreign film productions have qualified for a rebate of up to 30 percent of their local expenses under Thailand’s new incentive program.
  • International shoots generated about 2.8 billion Thai baht for the economy in the first half of 2025, with 279 foreign films filmed locally.
  • Centara Hotels & Resorts reports that hotel occupancy in Krabi and Koh Samui has risen 10–30 percent thanks to increased film-driven tourism.