In its inaugural edition, the official 2026 Pattaya International Film Festival is re-booting from the legacy of the previous, regional Pattaya Film Festival, aspiring to become one of Southeast Asia's landmark annual events.

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Dozens of films in multiple genres will be shown for in person screenings. Many events will be paired with culinary and cultural events celebrating the region and heritage of the world. 

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PTYIFF will feature films in specially dedicated blocks of programming, including a special Chinese Program curated by our experienced festival partners based in China.

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All "Official Selection" films will be shown for at least one in-person screening at the following venues: the SF Marina Central Cinema in Pattaya or at the Festival Gala at the Coloseum in Pattaya. Additional venues may be announced and are subject to change.

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The Opening Gala will feature attendance by dignitaries and representatives of the Thai film community with legendary Thai actress Patravadi 'Lek' Mejudhon, star of The White Lotus, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Other special guests and special awards to be announced as confirmed.

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During festival week, immediately after each block of genre films, attending filmmakers may be invited on stage to take part in short Q&A sessions with attendees at their respective screening venue.

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