Ayutthaya Park Clarifies Photo Rules for Personal and Commercial Use
Ayutthaya Historical Park announced that visitors can take photos and videos for personal social media use without paying any filming fee. However, any commercial filming, advertising, or income‑generating activity requires prior permission from the park. The clarification separates filming fees from the standard entrance fee to the monument.
On October 8, 2026, reporters said the Ayutthaya Historical Park explained the rules for photographing and filming within the monument after confusion over fees and permission procedures. The park said general tourists can take pictures and record videos as memories or share them on personal social media accounts such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram without paying any filming fee, provided there is no intent to earn income from the footage. For those intending to use the site for commercial purposes, advertising, or to promote products, products, or income‑generating activities, they must obtain the appropriate permission before filming. The park emphasized it wants the public and visitors to understand the criteria clearly: sightseeing, photography, and posting to personal social media without earning income is free of filming charges, while commercial and advertising filming must be authorized beforehand. It added that the exemption from filming fees is separate from the entrance fee to the historic site, which visitors must still pay according to the set rates. Those planning to create content for business, advertising, or any commercial purpose should contact the park for details and conditions to ensure compliance with regulations.
