Movie Makers Have Made the Most of Thailand, So Now It's Your Turn!

It’s not just film makers who can benefit from spending time in Thailand and experiencing its’ rich culture – It’s also a back-packers paradise; meaning you, too, can enjoy the sights and sounds of this incredible country, first-hand!

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From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the deserted beaches of Maya Bay – Thailand has it all! So it’s no surprise that movie makers, left, right and centre, have been opting to shoot their flicks in this remarkable country for decades.

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It’s no secret that Thailand is one of the most scenic, interesting, diverse, and down-right breathtaking destinations on the planet. With awe-inspiring scenery wherever you look and incredible historic architecture strewn across the land, you’d be a fool to miss it!

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From Bond to Bruce Lee – DiCaprio to De Niro – Robin Williams to Denzel Washington; a multitude of star studded celebrities have had the pleasure of saying their iconic lines in some of the most beautiful places on Earth (Even the Dirty Sanchez lads have made their mark in Bangkok and Ko Phi Phi!). Check out this list of films (to name a few!) which have memorable scenes that are set in Thailand:

 

• Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
• Alexander (2004)
• American Gangster (2007)
• Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
• The Beach (2000)
• The Big Boss (Fists of Fury) (1972)
• Blackbeard (2006)
• The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
• Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
• Brokedown Palace (1999)
• Butterfly Man (2002)
• City of Ghosts (2002)
• Croc (2007)
• The Deer Hunter (1978)
• Dirty Sanchez: The Movie (2006)
• Elephant White (2011)
• Emmanuelle (1974)
• Game (2011)
• Good Morning Vietnam (1987)
• The Hangover Part II (2011)
• Into the Sun (2005)
• Last Life in the Universe (2003)
• Kickboxer (1989)
• The Killing Fields (1984)
• The King and I (1956)
• Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
• The Medallion (2003)
• Mortal Combat (1995)
• Ong-Bak (2003)
• Rambo First Blood (1982)
• Rambo First Blood Part II (1985)
• Rambo III (1988)
• Rambo (2008)
• Rescue Dawn (2007)
• Saigon (1988)
• Shanghai (2010)
• Stealth (2005)
• Street Fighter (1994)
• Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
• Two Brothers (2004)
• Vinyan (2008)
• Warrior King (2005)

 

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But you don’t have to be a move star to make the most of what Thailand has to offer. You could spend an amazing 5 months teaching English in Thailand with i-to-i’s teach in Thailand Internship. You’ll get an invaluable TEFL qualification, which you can use to earn money whilst travelling (pretty much anywhere in the world!)

You don’t need speak any other languages or have any previous teaching experience… just to be a native English speaker!

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Imagine soaking up the sun in the stunning Maya bay, Ko Phi Phi Leh (You may recognise this lush landscape from DiCaprio’s 2000 feature; “The Beach”).

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Or having a sensory overload in the hustle and bustle of one of many Thai floating markets!

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How about being humbled at the sight of fantastic Buddhist shrines?

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(And for all you wannabe action hero’s out there) What about visiting James Bond island?! You may recognise this iconic scene from “The Man with the Golden Gun”

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But whether you’re making a movie or making some lasting memories, you can’t NOT like what Thailand has to offer! (Mainly because it offers pretty much everything under the sun). There’s no excuse, put your sense of adventure to good use!

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If you’re sat at home thinking “Damn, I would love to go to Thailand! But I just don’t know where to start!” Then don’t worry, because help is at hand. You (yes…I’m talking to you) could spend 5 amazing months teaching English in Thailand with i-to-i.

Click here to find out more information about i-to-i, TEFL courses, and how you can be living and working in Thailand by October! Or alternatively, go on www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/thailand.

Also, if you want to find out a bit more information, check out this video of i-to-i Thailand intern’s experiences:

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