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Award-Winning Thai Film 'Khah Mahout' Hits Theaters Nationwide Nov 12

Thai film Khah Mahout, which has won multiple international awards and was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, held its gala premiere in Bangkok on November 7 ahead of a nationwide release on November 12. The elephant-themed film, directed by Biu Wathanachai Dulyakowit and starring Plaa Blaa Blaa Phinyarot Khamarot and Owen Eoin O'Brien, earned praise from government officials and celebrities alike. The Department of International Trade Promotion chose it as one of 12 Thai films to represent the country at Cannes.

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Thai elephant film Khah Mahout, winner of multiple international awards, held its first domestic screening with a spectacular Gala Premiere on November 7 at Major Sukhumvit. The event was presided over by Pranisa Tiewpipatphong, Deputy Director-General of the Cultural Promotion Department, on behalf of Director-General Chotika Akarajisopha. A special talk featured veterinarian Dr. Phattharaphon Manion from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, who praised the film enthusiastically and declared, "This must have a sequel."

Numerous celebrities attended, including Jim Panadda Khamarot, supermodel Rasmi Thongsiprasri, Not Maxim, Phukhao Paran, actress Phaphang Nachphat, lawyer Aranuch Rungrueangnaprat, Pei Wisut Walla of Love Media, actor Team Thatsanont, Lee Seri Yawong, Prapat Patan, Kong Ukrit, and influencer Thanatat.

The film was selected by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, to represent Thailand at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and will have a booth at the 2026 edition. Khah Mahout is one of only 12 Thai film companies chosen for this honor.

Producer, director, lead actress, and soundtrack singer Plaa Blaa Blaa Phinyarot Khamarot said: "I'm incredibly proud of having the courage to handle every step of Khah Mahout myself. The film opens November 12 — please give it a chance. I'm confident you'll like it." Lead actor Owen Eoin O'Brien added: "Go see it — guaranteed to touch your heart." Child star Dalte Amano chimed in: "It's fun, suspenseful, and good — you must see Khah Mahout." Veteran actor Aeng Sunisa Naowinthanachai...

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