Disney+ Hotstar celebrates launch in Thailand with
Sawasdee Disney+ Hotstar, a spectacular star-studded show
at Bangkok’s iconic landmarks
Special Disney music performance by Violette Wautier, Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin) and Achiraya Nitibhon (Ally) at the majestic Phaya Thai Palace
A stratospheric Grand Finale at the MahaNakhon Bangkok Skybar by musical superstars Palmy and Palitchoke Ayanaputra (Peck) performing together for the very first time
Watch highlights of the show here
Bangkok, 30 June 2021 – The Walt Disney Company today celebrated the highly anticipated launch of Disney+ Hotstar with a spectacular star-studded show titled Sawasdee Disney+ Hotstar, featuring celebrity appearances and musical performances set within some of Thailand’s most iconic and recognisable landmarks. Premiering at 7:30pm on the Disney+ Hotstar app and AIS Play – with a same-time telecast on Workpoint TV – the 30-minute show will have an encore telecast on Channel One31 at 11:15pm on the same night, and is available to stream on the Disney+ Hotstar app and AIS Play until 8 July, 11:59pm.
In a heartfelt opening sequence, Sawasdee Disney+ Hotstar started with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse releasing twinkling lights that flew upwards and across Thailand, illuminating the facades of recognisable sights around the country before beaming into the heart of Bangkok.
At ICONSIAM, against a stunning backdrop of the Chao Phraya River, hosts Shahkrit Yamnarm (Krit) and Kaneungnij Jaksamittanon (Rodmay) then introduced the launch of Disney+ Hotstar in Thailand and teased viewers with what to expect in a night of many firsts. This included congratulatory messages to Thailand from Hollywood and Korean A-listers such as Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Gong Yoo and the cast of Raya and the Last Dragon.
Rodmay and Krit hosted the show against a stunning backdrop of the Chao Phraya River
The first musical performance of the evening was at the grand Phaya Thai Palace, providing
a majestically ornate and enchanting setting for Violette Wautier, Billkin and Ally, who performed a magical medley of well-loved Disney classics. Presented by AIS 5G, the performance opened on a poignant note by Ally who sang Part of Your World (from The Little Mermaid) before Billkin launched into Beauty and the Beast (from Beauty and the Beast) with his signature vocal flair. Violette then performed a stirring rendition of Reflection (from Mulan), followed by the musical trio coming together to treat viewers to their powerful and emotive take on Into the Unknown (from Frozen 2).
This was the first time the Phaya Thai Palace had opened its doors for a music performance by local music powerhouses, underscoring how special and unprecedented the launch of Disney+ Hotstar in Thailand has been.
From L-R: Ally, Violette and Billkin performing Into the Unknown at the Phaya Thai Palace
In the Grand Finale, music titans Palmy and Peck literally elevated the show to new heights by performing at the stratospheric MahaNakhon Bangkok SkyBar, the sweeping city skyline adding a radiant ambiance to their extraordinary performance. This is the first time Palmy and Peck have performed together, and they delivered a phenomenal set on a beautifully illuminated glass LED stage comprising a solo performance of Circle of Life (from The Lion King) by Palmy, a solo performance of Let It Go (from Frozen) by Peck and duetting together on Once Upon a Dream (from Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent) and A Whole New World (from Aladdin).
Musical superstars Palmy and Peck performed together for the first time for the Grand Finale at the MahaNakhon Bangkok Skybar duetting together on Once Upon a Dream from Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent and A Whole New World from Aladdin
Winradit Kolasastraseni, General Manager, Direct-to-Consumer, for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia (excluding Indonesia) said, “Tonight was indeed a night of many firsts, and truly worth celebrating together as Disney+ Hotstar launches in Thailand. We hope viewers enjoyed Sawasdee Disney+ Hotstar where the world-class entertainment on our service converged wonderfully with the breath-taking sights of Thailand and the enthralling performances by local music talents.”
Pratthana Leelapanang, Chief Consumer Business Officer at AIS said, “I am delighted to welcome Disney+ Hotstar to Thailand and hope that viewers all over Thailand enjoyed the show and performances of our homegrown artists this evening. As an official distributor of Disney+ Hotstar, we are excited to offer our customers special packages to start streaming their favourite films and shows.”
To find out more, AIS customers can dial *111 or visit www.ais.th/disney.
Disney+ Hotstar offers an expansive selection of over 700 films and 14,000 episodes of global, Asian and Thai films and series. Subscribers can sign up on www.disneyplushotstar.com or download the Disney+ Hotstar app on Android and iOS devices to start streaming for THB799 for one year.
