Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024

The Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024 (TFF 2024) is back on 16th to 18th Aug organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The TFF 2024 will unspool five remarkable Thai films from local independent productions and new generations of directors, namely The Undertaker (Comedy-horror), Not Friends (Coming-of-age comedy-drama), Daeng (Comedy-horror), Haunted Tales (Horror) and Mantra Warrior: The Legend of The Eight Moons (Animation), with 20 FREE public screenings at GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama, GSC My Town, and GSC IOI City Mall.

Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024

The TTF 2024 4th edition under the theme “Local Talents to Global Contents” is set to showcase captivating, selected Thai films to the Malaysian public and fans with an aim to boosting ties between Thailand and Malaysia through the art of filmmaking. 

Last night was the launch of the TFF 2024 at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX in conjunction with a Special Talk on “IGNITE THAILAND: A Premier Destination for High Profile Film Production” followed by the special The Undertaker, a comedy horror film movie screening. 

“We are thrilled to bring the Thai Film Festival back to Malaysia, showcasing a diverse selection of classic, contemporary, and Avant Garde Thai films, while offering Malaysian and international audiences a unique opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of Thai culture, ways of life, creativity, and local talents through five global contents on the silver screen” said H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia. 

“This year’s Thai Film Festival in Malaysia (TFF 2024) under the theme “Local Talents to Global Contents” goes beyond entertainment, as it also aims to fostering cultural exchange, deepening mutual understanding and appreciation, as well as highlighting the similarities and unique qualities that bind Thailand and Malaysia together through the universal language of film” 

In addition, “the Embassy wishes to enthusiastically implement IGNITE THAILAND collaboration by organising a Special Talk among film industries key players from both Thailand and Malaysia”. 

A red-carpet opening reception and a special screening of “The Undertaker”, a comedyhorror film which is by far Malaysian public’s favourite genre, will take place at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX on Tuesday, 13 August 2024.

Distinguished guests, including Diplomatic corps, Malaysian government officials, Friends of Thailand, film producers, media representatives, as well as Thai and Malaysian celebrities, have been invited to join us in this event to embark on the cinematic journey of the Thai Film Festival in Malaysia.

All TFF 2024 screenings are complimentary for everyone to enjoy. Tickets can be redeemed on Monday, 12 August 2024 at GSC e-Payment, through GSC mobile application, or via ticketing kiosk at four participating GSC locations. The tickets redemption (limited to two tickets per redemption) will be based on a first-come, first- served basis, while tickets last.

For more information about Thai Film Festival in Malaysia 2024, please visit Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur Website and Instagram