26 min · Digital Format · 16:9 · Color
Thailand · 2025

Documentary

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IMDb: tt34804610

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Synopsis

Thailand Insight is a documentary series showcasing the beauty of Thailand, not only its iconic landscapes and cuisine but also the depth, resilience, and spirit of its people.

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This episode follows the life of Somtow Sucharitkul, who was born into a noble family with Thai-American heritage and raised between Eastern and Western cultures. A trailblazer across music, literature, and film, he is Thailand’s first large-scale opera creator, a celebrated sci-fi author, and a film composer. He is widely regarded as a bridge between tradition and modernity. Through rare archival footage and intimate interviews, this episode traces his multifaceted artistic journey and offers a deep look into the soul of contemporary Thai culture.

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Broadcast Platform

Thai PBS

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Producing Organization

Thai Documentary Filmmakers Association

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Supporting Organization

Thai Media Fund

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Production Company

Wishtrend Thailand

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Producer / Director / Editor

Stephane Lambert

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Executive Producer

Li Chen

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Directors of Photography

Jorge Alejandro Lareau Postigo
Stephane Lambert
Li Chen

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Research / Coordination / Assistant Editor

Warot Ditkaew

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Sound Recordist

Kitisak Buakuson

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Camera Assistant

Pakorn Mairiang

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BTS Photographer

Li Chen