One of Thailand’s largest cinema operators, SF Cinema, has launched Chinese subtitles for its screenings. This marks the first time that Thai cinemas have supplied Chinese subtitles, which might be welcomed by a significant number of Chinese nationals who go to and reside in Thailand.
SF Cinema announced the Chinese subtitles information on its official Facebook page yesterday, July 26. The web page shared a picture of the American horror film, Insidious, with a caption in two languages, Thai and Chinese. The caption stated…
“For the very first time enjoy #InsidiousMovie with a soundtrack system and Chinese subtitles at particular branches of SF Cinema.”
The post additionally revealed that Chinese subtitles might be available in cinemas at SF Cinema at CentralWorld, Central Rama 9, and Maya Chiang Mai.
This transfer by SF Cinema triggered some debate on Thai social media. Some believed that this could positively impact Thai tourism and business as a lot of Chinese vacationers visit Thailand, while others seen the transfer as an excessive present of help in path of China and its nationals. Thai netizens said…
“I advocate SF to provide Chinese subtitles for films banned in China. Hurry will acquire plenty of profit, believe me!”
“They will obtain yuan (Chinese currency) money quickly.”
“Any Chinese businessman purchase your company?”
“Chinese soundtrack is coming.”
“What about Burmese subtitles?”
“I am happy that the company welcome various nationalities. Some cinemas in foreign countries the place Thai individuals stay additionally provide Thai subtitles.”
“This just isn’t about China making an attempt to regulate Thailand and never about illegal Chinese companies as properly. I see that Chinese will turn into a extra important language, equal to English.”
The opinions expressed on this matter mirrored those that disagreed with the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Wissanu Krea-ngam, who handed 500 million baht over to the Chinese authorities.
In the interview yesterday, Wissanu emphasised that the money belonged to China as a result of a Chinese criminal had swindled money from lots of his compatriots and escaped to Thailand and spent victims’ cash within the nation. Consequently, the money seized from the legal should be returned to the nation..