Thai film and TV creatives showcase content in Manila

Thailand’s film producers, celebrities, actors, and creatives recently visited Manila to showcase the country’s latest film and television collaborations.

The event was organized by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) Ministry of Commerce, represented by trade officers Wannapong Waiyawuththanapoom and Prachak Manosuthi.

Her Excellency Makarawadee Sumitmoha, Ambassador of Thailand to the Philippines from the Kingdom of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made welcoming remarks.

Minister Counselor Sutinee Vathana of Thai Trade Center Manila (DITP Thailand) and Counselor Kanthima Kanjanadecha, also from DITP, were present, as was Honorable Emmanuel Samson, the Philippine President’s special envoy to Thailand.

Thai actors Jatuporn “Jay” DangUrai (“The Heart Killers” and “The Warp Effect”) and Yang Dong Won were part of ProGold Plus Company, which was led by CEO Vitvat Supasiriwatthanakul. They visited Manila and attended a recent event at the New World Hotel in Makati City.

Thai actress Kharittha Sungsaopath and actor co-producer Thannidhi Tharinpirom from Waga Creative also paid a visit, accompanied by the company’s CEO and project manager Paveena Pomsuk.

Three Thai producers from Studio 1986, Taddanai Praman, Sarrudapat Kongtoh, and Jinna Kongma, attended the presentation. The company produces documentary series.

The event also included CEO of 9 NAA Production Worarit Ninklom, managing director of Halo Productions Napassarin Prompila (who produces vertical drama), executive assistant of Matching Maximize Solution Sujitra Jampathong, senior associate vise president of One 31 Noppachai Wangrak, and managing director of PRT Idea Studio Peeranthon Saensook.

Rabbit Moon Corporation, with its CEO Akrawat Ruengkitakra, prides itself on “creating imagination beyond the tangible.” It has diversified into artist management and venture capital.

Thitipun Satitamorntham, the executive producer of Go On House, was joined by editor Pattata Tantilipikara and head of creative and director Torphong Kul-on.

Other presenters included Nhararmin Kumraks, CEO of Mahamongkol Film Studio Production, Natthanan Luengpuangkaew, associate producer and business development head of Mojo Living, Natnicha Wittayamas, senior licensing officer of Thai Broadcasting Workpoint Group, and Pataneeya Siripraprut, licensing and content partnership assistant manager.

Phairoj Tewinburanuwong, ThemeWork Studio’s managing director, and business development director Suchada Bussaracomwong, Top Move managing director Wutikom Yuphawatthana, World Premier Art managing director Laksawan Wongworrakan, and group brand manager Tidarat Kaewpira all attended the presentation.