The What’s Up Guide to the Best Movie Experiences in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second city and the biggest in the northern regions of Thailand. It is home to several quality cinemas at which film fans can watch the latest releases from Hollywood, Bollywood, Thailand and other movie production locations in Asia. Chiang Mai cinemas show US and other English language movies with their original soundtracks and subtitles in Thai script, but some are dubbed into Thai. It is a good idea to check the soundtrack is in English when buying admission tickets.
Chiang Mai’s cinemas are mostly multi-screen complexes located at shopping malls. The movie theatres are equipped with comfortable seating and superior sound systems. Popcorn, other snacks and drinks are sold in the foyers of the cinemas. Our guide to the cinemas in Chiang Mai is below and gives details about location and the likelihood of seeing English films.
MAJOR CINEPLEX AT CENTRAL FESTIVAL
The Central Festival Mall was a welcome addition to Chiang Mai’s shopping and entertainment choices when it opened in late 2013. The mall is home to a state-of-the-art Major Cineplex multi-screen cinema at which the newest blockbuster movies are shown. An EN/TH designation on the film ad means the soundtrack is English.
MAJOR CINEPLEX AT CENTRAL PLAZA AIRPORT
The Central Plaza Airport’s Major Cineplex is also a multi-screen cinema with a lavish décor, thick carpeting and super-comfort seating. The film screenings are similar to those at the Central Festival and EN/TH means an English soundtrack. This American style movie theatre is on the top floor of the Central Airport Plaza and right next to a food centre with a varied assortment of dishes.
SF CINEMA CITY AT PROMENADA RESORT MALL
The Promenada Resort Mall is a relatively recent addition to Chiang Mai’s mall collection and its SF Cinema City is a comfortable movie theatre screening up to date films. It pays to check at the box office if the film has an English soundtrack. The Promenada is located to the east of Chiang Mai. Songthaew, tuk-tuk or taxi are the most convenient options for reaching the mall.