Youngmiler

I have been told to check out a VIP movie theater while in Thailand, does anyone recommend one in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Pattaya?

Dr. HFH

I'm not sure precisely what a VIP movie theater is, but you'll undoubtedly find it at the Multiplex on the top floor of the Siam Paragon Mall. Some of the theaters there are quite upscale, -- banquettes for couples and the like.

forumpersona999

No doubt he means the VIP seats were you have the lie-flat seats and get some refreshments.

My favorite First Class cinema is the SF Cinema City on Level 7 at Centralworld.

Normal tickets are like 80 baht. First class tickets start at 390 Baht. You get a waiting lounge, refreshments, a lie-flat seat with blanket and pillows.

dtsm

The A/C blasts so make sure to bring a down jacket

glennaa11

Yeah, the blanket will certainly be handy. Thai movie theaters are even more arctically cold than the ones here.

I never bothered with the First Class theaters. The regular ones are pretty nice anyway. I think I paid Bt120 or something like that for a regular theater matinee show in Central Festival Pattaya back in December.

Snookynic

Siam Paragon, NOKIA Theatre. 800 thb per person, but great experience and very private...

transpac

All of the MajorCineplex and SFCinemacity theatres here are great. In some multiplexes there are exclusive seating-only theatres, like the mentioned Nokia theatre at Siam Paragon. In many standard screens there is three-tiered seating, and in the back you have couches. In some multiplexes theatres #1 and #2 can be all or part premium, with lounges and seat service. And in some multiplexes there are huge theatres, like #4 (Pavalai) at Siam Paragon, and at SFW Central World (#13 maybe?).

I would recommend Pavalai, not so much as a VIP theatre, but as a great place to see a movie.

All seating here is sold by reserved seat number, which is good, unless you are behind someone who can't decide where to sit!

Some theatres are 80 baht on Wednesdays, with 120/140 more the norm, digital is 180 and 3D is 210 (these prices could be low, I have member cards so get some sort of discount).

There are some IMAX theatres, and some art houses (Apex, House).

Siam Paragon (Major) or Central World (SF) might be the best options?

elitevergreen

I have used the Nokia Suite in Siam Paragon also, Very nice Reclining Chairs with a blanket & Pillow..

BKKROP

[QUOTE=transpac;17993760]All of the MajorCineplex and SFCinemacity theatres here are great. In some multiplexes there are exclusive seating-only theatres, like the mentioned Nokia theatre at Siam Paragon. In many standard screens there is three-tiered seating, and in the back you have couches. In some multiplexes theatres #1 and #2 can be all or part premium, with lounges and seat service. And in some multiplexes there are huge theatres, like #4 (Pavalai) at Siam Paragon, and at SFW Central World (#13 maybe?).

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Fantastic, thanks, I am often in Bangkok and bored or too tired or lazy to think about what to do. These cinemas are across the road from the hotel, it is stupid I haven't thought about it before and it is a way to improve my Thai language skills

Mont-Fleuri

I like The Emporium..
http://www.sfcinemacity.com/index.ph...a/location/SFX

CrazyInteg

I did this. Fun to try once.
Get there at least 10-15 minutes early for the private lounge before the movie. They have electric massage chairs, snack and soft drink in the lounge. The theatre has chairs in sets of two that have electric reclining capabilities. There is a blanket and pillow.

Make sure you stand up for the national anthem.

http://www.majorcineplex.com/paragon...?theatre=nokia

transpac

FYI, that is not the Thai National Anthem but rather the Royal Anthem, and yes you should stand as it is played just prior to the feature film, and anywhere else it might be played.

The Thai National Anthem is played publicly daily at 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, so maybe best to stand, or stop, while it is played, if you hear it.

CrazyInteg

You're right, sorry Wikipedia mixed me up.
I didnt scroll down and read...

Snookynic

Only around the BTS Area, but that's only for those drinking the Cool-Aid, you don't have to stop if you are in a rush. Many Thais just go on even though the Anthem plays.

As far as Cinemas, Paragon's NOKIA Theatre is still the LEading VIP in BKK I hear. But at 800 a pop, it's rather pricey

transpac

There are new theaters at Terminal 21 (Asoke BTS/Sukhumvit MRT), Central Rama 9 (Rama 9 MRT) and Mega Bang Na/IKEA (Bang Na Trat/Outer Ring Road).

The first two are SFCinema branded, the latter is a Major brand.