Thailand’s film industry needs more funding and practical support to become a player in the global market, where it could increase the country’s soft power, panelists told a seminar at the World Film Festival of Bangkok 2022, TK Park, Central World on Thursday.

Covestro in Thailand has set up a new manufacturing line at a polycarbornate films plant at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong province to serve fast-growing Asia-Pacific demand.