Do you need a permit to film or photograph in Thailand?

Thailand Film Office

Every foreign production needs a Thailand Film Office permit, applied for through a local coordinator registered with the office (Department of Tourism).

Sources: Thailand Film Office: film permit · Thailand Film Office: FAQ

Foreign filmmakers need a shooting permit from the Thailand Film Office under the Film Act B.E. 2551 (2008), applied for through a local coordinator registered with the Office. Work permits are requested on the same application form. Separate permits are needed for national parks and historical sites.

Sources: Royal Thai Embassy London: filming in Thailand

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.

There is no permit fee, service charge or cash bond, but the filmmaker pays a Monitoring Officer a per diem of 2,000 baht per day per person.

Sources: Royal Thai Embassy London: filming in Thailand

Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.