The theater in Bangkok is the most in the area mall and are dominated by the
Major Cineplex company, which owns the Major Cineplex, EGV, Paragon Cineplex at Siam Paragon
and Thailand's only IMAX theatre. The second biggest operator is SF Cinema City, with branches
at leading shopping malls like MBK Centre and the Emporium. Smaller chains include Apex
in Siam Square, Thana Cineplex, Major Hollywood and UMG. They are also up to par
with technological innovations in the movie industry - expect to wear 3D glasses for some of
the Hollywood releases, or visit an IMAX Theater on Rangsit Road or the IMAX Theater at Siam Paragon.
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 a Bangkok cinema,
the price for a new-release film will generally be 140 baht. 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.
Just like the capital's cinemas :
Bowling centers
Bowling centers are of a superb standard with some of them resembling the inside of
a discotheque. Dance while you play style. Top class private karaoke lounges can be found
at some of the bowling centers and major hotels.
Karaoke
Karaoke is a place of entertainment which will be important to people in love is
special during the festival with new update music from karaoke. Most people are
young people who like to sing. Karaoke restaurant in Bangkok have many and
size rooms is small , medium and large. For price of room both cheapest
to the expensive and maybe require pre-booking room also.
Some restaurant will have pretty girls to serve any time.
The Operator cinema in Bangkok include Major Cineplex Group, SF Group, and other cinemare that are :
Major Cineplex Group
Tel : 02-515-5555
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 4 brands
which are Major Cineplex, EGV, Paragon Cineplex and Esplanade Cineplex.
Major Cineplex
There are at least 19 Major Cineplex-branded theaters in Thailand, with the number expected
to grow in the coming years. The company aims to increase its total number of screens
to 500 (including EGV cinemas) by 2012. Major Cineplex's theaters range from shopping complexes,
anchored by the cineplex, such as Major Cineplex Ratchayothin or Major Cineplex Sukhumvit,
that include bowling alleys, fitness centers, restaurants and shops, to multiplexes
that are part of larger shopping malls, such as the Bang Na or Rama III branches in Bangkok.
At the theaters themselves, there is a range of seating choices, including
the luxury "Emperor" class, which is similar to EGV's "Gold Class" (see below),
and "Opera", which provides a sofa-like seat, designed for couples.
In December 2006, the company debuted another flagship brand, the Esplanade Cineplex,
consisting of 13 theaters and a 26-lane bowling alley at the Esplanade complex
on Ratchadapisek Road in Bangkok's Din Daeng district.
EGV
EGV or Entertain Golden was the first multiplex cinema operator in Thailand.
The No. 2 operator of cinemas, it merged with Major Cineplex in 2004.
Paragon Cineplex
Tel : 02 1294635, 02 1294636
Hours of Operation : 10.30 am to midnight
Paragon Cineplex is located in the Siam Paragon shopping mall,
and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
Paragon Cineplex provides the ultimate in entertainment. With 16 luxury theatres boasting
a selection of all the latest movies, visitors are guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
Covering a total area of 25,000 square metres, Paragon Cineplex comprises 16 theatres
on the 5th and 6th floors. The Nokia Ultra Screen Theatre, comprising three VIP theatres,
allows the ultimate in privacy and convenience and is located on the 5th floor.
The Krungsri IMAX Theatre – the one and only IMAX theatre in Thailand – will ensure a thrilling
experience with the IMAX DMR system and 3D technology on the 8-storey tall silver screen.
Other Attractions Besides the movie theatres there is the Blu-O bowling alley with 38 lanes
and 16 karaoke rooms for those seeking something completely different.
Siam Paragon has many shops and restaurants for customers to browse through. What is more,
across the street is the famous Siam Square, one of Bangkok's largest shopping districts
frequented by Thai teenagers.
Krung Sri IMAX
Thailand's only IMAX cinema is part of the Paragon Cineplex at Siam Paragon.
It was formerly located at the Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.
Major Hollywood
Major Hollywood is a small chain of cinemas in suburban Bangkok.
Esplanade Cineplex
Tel : 0-2354-2133, 02 291 0395
Esplanade Cineplex is located in The Esplanade (Bangkok) shopping mall,
and is operated by the Major Cineplex Group.
SF Group
Tel : 02 268 8888
SF Group's cinemas are divided into 3 brands which are SF Cinema City, SF World Cinema, and SFX Cinemas.
SF Cinema City
SF Cinema City is one of the brand names of SF Group. SF Cinema City, 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.
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.
SFX Cinemas
SFX Cinemas 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.
Other Cinemas
Century The Movie Plaza
Location: Soi Rang Nam, Victory Monument (BTS Victory Monument station)
Tel : 02 247 9940
The best cinema in the Victory Monument area, the separate area is 5 zone including Entertainment Zone,
Education Zone, Superstore Zone, Shopping Zone and Food Zone.
House Rama (House RCA)
Location: 31/8 Royal City Avenue (MRT Petchaburi station, take Exit 1 and
then grab a taxi to TOPS supermarket in RCA)
Tel : 02-641-5177-8
The First Boutique Cinema in Town. A refuge for lovers of art/indie films,
House RCA may be humble in its size but the tasteful design and a home-like atmosphere definitely
make up for it. (RCA is also home to Bangkok's one and only PTT Speedway Go-Karts.)
UMG
Tel : 02-641-5913-4
UMG is a small chain of cinemas in the Bangkok metropolitan area owned by Sahamongkol Film International.
APEX Siam Square
Tel : 02-2512161, 02-2521786, 02-6534034, Fax : 02-2529975
The Apex Group of cinemas comprise the Lido, Scala and Siam theaters in Siam Square Soi 1.
The company is owned by the Tansacha family and is headed by Nanta Tansacha.
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.