Hollywood star Steven Seagal plans to shoot two films and set up a movie production company in Thailand, a move he said could help showcase the country’s beauty to the world.
His planned productions were revealed when Seagal visited parliament to discuss his film projects with National Reform Steering Assembly (NSRA) deputy chairman Alongkorn Ponlaboot yesterday.
Mr Alongkorn said the projects fall under the country’s creative economy, adding the productions will help develop the film and tourism industries in the country.
He said the productions would boost the country’s image in terms of its economy and tourism in line with the creative economy reforms driven by the NRSA and the government.
Seagal is determined to shoot the movies in Thailand and form a strong bond with the country, he said, adding the film star believes in the teachings of Buddhism and respects His Majesty the King.
However, Seagal did not reveal the details of the movies he plans to produce.
The two films he plans to shoot in Thailand should help promote the country’s different locations, culture and arts, Mr Alongkorn added.
Seagal, a regular visitor to Thailand over the past 30 years, said it felt great to be back in the country. He said Thailand is amazing for its culture and martial arts, and known for its respect towards the King who has sacrificed himself for his country.
As well as the film projects, he said he plans to establish a film production company in the country to showcase its beauty to viewers around the world.
The film star paid his respects to pictures of the King on entering the meeting room.
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This source first appeared on Bangkok Post Lifestyle.