The team producing a sequel to a sci-fi monster movie was told today they cannot shoot in the Thai south due to environmental concerns.
Krabi province officials on Tuesday rejected a request to shoot scenes for Meg 2: The Trench in April and May at attractions such as the Railay, Ton Sai and Phra Nang beaches.
Provincial Gov. Puttipong Sirimat said shooting the helicopter and jet ski scenes with a nearly 400-strong film crew would harm the environment and thus violate regulations put in place to stem degradation by banning jet skis, parasailing, banana boats and beach umbrellas on the beach.
Puttipong added that his team also fears that, if allowed, the movie might present the “wrong image” of Krabi to audiences, leading them to believe tourists can ride a jet ski there. Because certainly everything in a prehistoric monster shark vs. Jason Statham film is going…
