With the recent receptive responses from countries in the region to Thai movies and the atmosphere of openness, Thai movies have begun to cement their place as a form of popular entertainment in the region.

Thailand has diversified from exporting only horror movies in the region to exporting other genres of movies, too, such as comedy, romance, and drama. This success augurs well for the future of Thai movies in the region.

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