A short film about Phuket to be shown on flights from South Korea into Phuket will also air at the Busan International Film Festival 2009 on 8 – 16 October.

The half-hour film ‘Phuket’ centers on gorgeous Korean superstar Im-SooJung and her attempted break from fame which sees her visit Phuket to try and recapture the peace and relaxation she once enjoyed when she came as a young girl.

She stays at a quiet hotel near to Mai Khao beach and is chauffeured around by Thai hunk Sorrapong Chatree, who ends up showing her more than just the local sights.It is hoped that ‘Phuket’ will act as a travel guideline for tourists and help to promote Phuket culture and tourism. Deputy Secretary of the Prime Minister, Khun Aunchalee Wanich Theppabutr said, “The short film ‘Phuket’ is another way to tell people what Phuket is like.”

The decision to cast popular Korean beauty Im-SooJung in the role is not just a co-incidence.

Although the tourism industry has slowed considerably in recent years, the flow of visitors from South Korea has remained constant. Last year, there were 138,292 tourists from Korea. It is hoped that Korean ‘Honeymoon couples’ will be inspired to visit Phuket after they have seen the film.

Khun SomBoon Jirayus, President of Phuket Tourist Association is confident that the film will be one further step to improving tourism on the island.

Sorrapong Chatree said he enjoyed the shoot, and said, “People are lucky to have been born in such a wonderful place as Phuket. It is a blessing from God.”
Hopefully the movie will be a blessing for the tourism industry.

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