Procedures and channels for applying for permission to shoot foreign films in National Parks in the case of short-term filming

     After the relaxation of the COVID-19 measures and the reopening of the country to tourists, more foreign tourists are returning to visit Thailand once again. It is a golden opportunity for the sluggish tourism business to recover. In addition to the bright tourism business, foreign film production is another source of the country’s revenue. Foreign film crews with hundreds of people and equipment enter Thailand to capture the beautiful atmosphere of Thailand’s unique nature, recognized at the international level.

     Those who wish to shoot foreign films in Thailand, especially in national parks for a short period, are required to follow the procedures prescribed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, as well as document preparation and fees. The process, duration of operation, and operation channel are detailed as follows:

     1. The applicant shall notify the official and request a receipt and confirmation form – (1 hour);

     2. The officer examines the completeness and accuracy of all documents and evidence and signs to register the application when the documents are complete and correct (5 hours);

     3. The officer considers whether such filming permission has content and format that is not contrary to the Thailand National Parks Act, B.E. 2562 (2019) and other related legislations without damaging natural resources and the environment, as well as not being contrary to good morals (1 working day);

     4. The permit is prepared and proposed to the authorized person (1 working day);

     5. The Director-General or the person assigned by the Director-General signs the permit for approval, according to the committee resolution (2 working days).

     Those who wish to request permission to shoot foreign films in Thailand may contact these offices:

In-Person Contact 

1. Service Center, Resource Management Unit 
National Park Office, Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation

Seub Naakhasathien Building, 9th floor. Tel. +66 2561 0777 ext. 1770, 1772

2. One-Stop Service Center for Filming in Thailand, Department of Tourism
The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty The King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December, B.E. 2550

Ratthaprasasanabhakti Building (Building B), Chaeng Watthana Government Complex, 2nd-3rd floor

120 Moo 3, Chaeng Watthana Road, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210

Postal Contact

• Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900
• The application can be submitted via email to the Filming Permission Division, Special and Academic Affairs at dnp.npm@hotmail.com.

Data updated on  April 15, 2023 

Source: Digital Government Development Agency

Tel. +66 2612 6060