HBO's "The White Lotus" season 3, filmed in Thailand with a budget of $4-6 million per episode, confirms Thailand's status as a leading production hub in Southeast Asia. This was presented by Vivek Couto of Media Partners Asia at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Thailand is the third-largest video market in the region, with strong growth in streaming, while traditional broadcasting is declining. Netflix invested approximately $200 million in Thailand between 2021 and 2024, contributing to the export of Thai series. The Thai animation industry generated approximately $170 million in 2024, thanks in part to government support and local talent.

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