Channel 3 TV (BEC World) in collaboration with Broadcast Thai Television Company Limited joins hands with Japan’s Kitakyushu Film Commission to host “Fly high to Japan: 4 days, 3 nights exploring Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki”. Channel 3’s move to expand its audience base through partnerships with international enterprises eyes opportunities to enlarge the content market by engaging with new generation lifestyles in East Asian culture as enjoyed by consumers. The Thai content market is expected to pick up at an exhilarating pace, particularly among Japanese culture enthusiasts.
Chananya Jaisin, EVP – Marketing, BEC World Public Company Limited, along with Arunosha Bhanupan, Managing Director, Broadcast Thai Television Co., Ltd., presented four winners in the video clip competition under the topic “Lipgloss Spy Transformation” and gave reasons for their decisions in a live broadcast revealing an exclusive journey in southern Japan alongside Boy Pakorn and Namtarn Pichukkana.
Chananya Jaisin, EVP – Marketing, BEC World Public Company Limited stated: “We are overwhelmed with the warm welcome and trust that this trip is the beginning of good relations between Kitakyushu Film Commission and Channel 3 which will lead to many upcoming projects. Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki are blessed with amazing culture, historic heritage and natural wonders, ensuring that these two cities are favoured locations to attract Thai travellers and provide solutions to leading production houses in the entertainment industry in Thailand and overseas.”
Arunosha Bhanupan, Managing Director, Broadcast Thai Television Co., Ltd., revealed that: “Good Thai-Japan relations have long been recognised. Besides the Lipgloss Spy series which recreates Kokura Castle scenery, prior to that the Kol Kimono series was filmed in Japan. We are always touched by the warm hospitality and facilitation of our Japanese hosts. Hopefully, this journey will affirm the attractiveness of Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki and build awareness as well as increasing numbers of Thai tourists visiting Japan.”
The winners’ journey followed a series of trails to the ancient Chofu Mori Residence which was one of the scenes in Lipgloss Spy. The winners were impressed by the local way of life depicted through tourist attractions as well as the distinctive cuisine. The glass bride, or Nakatani Hurusato, is one of Hirado City’s scenic lookouts which ranks the most beautiful highland area in Japan. Kokura Castle is another popular spot that features gastronomic dishes from Shimonoseki such as puffer fish sashimi and Kitakyushu’s crispy soft eels on rice topped with sweet sauce.
Throughout the trip, Mr. Shuei, the honourable guide, unfolded the local history, culture and heritage. His guided tour highlighted how Japanese people are attentive to detail in delivering the best for travellers.
“We would like Thai people to experience the charm of south Japan. In Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki visitors from Thailand are always most welcome,” Mr. Shuei concluded.
