Location - Historical 

Iconic Locations in Thailand Well-Suited for Historical Films

When it comes to choosing a locale for a historical film, Thailand has a variety of potential locations. This is due to the country’s long history which has resulted in many kinds of architecture, as well as an inherited culture that has been preserved through generations. These filming locations within Thailand vary, ranging from ancient cities and houses, to the palaces and manors of kings and lords. There are also historical sites that have been replicated and reconstructed for the express purpose of using them in films. Here are some examples of wonderful places that are perfect for shooting historical films.

Chomchei (Nonthaburi province) 

Chomchei studio (Nonthaburi province) has past-era replicas of houses and markets on site, which has attracted several film productions already. The site is designed with access for horse-drawn carriages, hand-pulled rickshaws, and vintage tricycle carriages which makes it an ideal place for capturing historical society or ancient trade districts and markets.

For more information please contact +66 90 681 0004 or visit

The distance from Bangkok is approximately 22 kilometers, and the travel time is roughly 30 minutes by car.

Mallika 124 (Kanchanaburi province)

Mallika 124 (Kanchanaburi province) is the first ancient city replica in Thailand which has brought both the lifestyle and culture during King Rama V’s reign back to life. This set is perfect for depicting a traditional Thai lifestyle, and is complete with buildings, manors, commercial districts, and more.

For more information please contact +66 34 540 884-6 or visit www.mallika124.com

The distance from Bangkok is approximately 156 kilometers, and the travel time is roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes (by car).  

Khlong Bang Luang Community (Bangkok) 

Khlong Bang Luang community is, as its name suggests, situated along both sides of Khlong Bang Luang Canal which is also known as Khlong Bangkok Yai Canal. This community has been an important site since the time of the ancient Ayutthaya Kingdom. In the past, it was an old canal market. Presently, its buildings are still made from wood, and it has kept its old community atmosphere, which makes it best suited for shooting cultural scenes that depict the ancient way of life on a canal, or shots that include puppet theater performances.


For more information please contact +66 2 868 5279 

Ancient City (Samut Prakan Province) 

“Ancient City” (Samut Prakan province), is over 800 Rai (1,280,000 square meters) and is designed to resemble a map of Thailand. The site is divided into 4 zones which reflect the 4 regions of Thailand, with each zone exhibiting locations that are specific to the geo-culture of each region. Its unique architecture makes Ancient City well suited for scenes in palaces, manors, and temples which might be used in representations of ancient lifestyles for historical films.

For more information please contact +66 2 026 8800-9 or visit www.muangboranmuseum.com

The distance from Bangkok is approximately 40 kilometers, and the travel time is roughly 1 hour by car. 

Thai Film Archive (Nakhon Pathom province) 

The Thai Film Archive (Nakhon Pathom province) includes a replica of a historical city called “Maya City,” which features an open-air exhibit that displays important sites related to the film industry; examples include Sri-Nima train station, the Monkhol enterprise building, and others. Furthermore, there is a replica of the Black Maria cinema, which is the world’s first film studio. With its architecture and beautiful buildings as a backdrop, this location is ready to be set up for scenes that show the beauty of the past.

For more information please contact +66 2 482 2013-5 ext.1305 or visit www.fapot.or.th

The distance from Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometers, and the travel time is roughly 30 minutes by car. 

Prommitr Film Studio, (Kanchanaburi province) 

 Prommitr Film Studio is the shooting site for the film ‘The Legend of Naresuan’. With a land area of over 2,000 Rai (3,200,000 square meters), this site can be set up for a variety of scenes according to the filmmaker’s needs. For example, ancient villages and various historical lifestyles could be shot using the existing resources on site, such as Yodya Village, Hongsawadi city walls, palaces, dungeons, and more.

For more information please contact +66 34 5320 578

The distance from Bangkok is approximately 145 kilometers, and the travel time is roughly 3 hours by car. 

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