Thailand warns ‘Jurassic World’ producers not to damage beaches during filming
- The warning comes two decades after Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Beach” drew criticism for its impact on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh
Thai officials have given Jurassic World producers a stern warning not to damage beaches and national parks when they film the next instalment of the blockbuster franchise in the kingdom.
Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been lined up to star in the seventh film in the long-running dinosaur series.
Shooting for parts of the film – as yet untitled but slated for release next year – will take place in Bangkok and at national parks in Krabi, Phuket, Phang-nga and Trang, starting next week and running into July.
Locations include the lush island of Ko Kradan off the kingdom’s west coast and Huay To waterfall in Khao Phanom Bencha National Park.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan said Thailand was “honoured” to host the filming.
“However, it is strictly required that they comply with relevant laws and regulations, and must not affect and damage natural resources and the environment,” Phatcharavat said in a statement posted Wednesday on the Department of National Parks Facebook page.