[The Hangover 2] Where is that place in the story? A trip to movie locations

Do you know the "Hangover" movie series?

This is an American comedy film that was a low-budget mega hit that grossed approximately 50 billion yen worldwide.
The first movie was set in Las Vegas, but the success of the first one led to a sequel, and the second movie was set in Bangkok, Thailand.

The plot is generally the same throughout the series.

It starts with a scene in a messy room, and a person waking up with a head-splitting hangover. In each episode, an important character in the story goes missing, and the story involves trying to trace what little memory there is of him, remembering yesterday's events, and tracing the footsteps of the missing person. The main characters, the trio of idiots, are all over the place, and it's hilarious to watch them get into fights and get involved in silly incidents. The main part of the movie ``The Hangover 2'' shows a series of scenery that looks familiar from somewhere in Thailand, and also introduces famous spots, so you can enjoy it from the perspective of ``Oh, I know this place!''.

In this article, I would like to introduce the filming locations of some of the most memorable scenes in the movie.

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort@Opening hotel lobby scene

This is the scene where the main characters arrive at a hotel in Thailand.

The scene in her lobby where Stu and his fiancée Lauren hug was filmed here at the Dusthani Krabi Beach Resort Hotel. Krabi is famous for its natural beaches and is one of Thailand's leading resort destinations, where many tourists visit.

``Phi Phi Island'', which was the setting for ``The Beach'' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is also close to Krabi and can be reached by boat. View Dusthani Krabi Beach Resort on agoda.com

The main characters arrive at the hotel by car. Hotel entrance (image from agoda.com) The main characters arrive at the lobby Hotel lobby (image from agoda.com)

Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton Reserve@Banquet and Wedding Scene

The lobby scene at the beginning was filmed at the aforementioned Dusthani Krabi Beach Resort, but the other scenes of the dinner party between Stu and Lauren's family and the final wedding scene were shot at the same Phulay Bay Resort in Krabi. Photographed at the Ritz Carlton.

View Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve on agoda.com

Scene where Doug eats breakfast Hotel pool (image from agoda.com) Dinner party scene between the main characters and all their relatives Hotel entrance (image from agoda.com)

Cactus Club Soi Cowboy @Entrance of go-go bar "Siam Sam's"

The entrance to the go-go bar ``Siam Sam's'' that came to me in fragments of memory while meditating at the Chin Mai temple where I sent Old Master Han off is the ``Cactus Club'' in Soi Cowboy.This Cactus Club
was used. is only at the entrance, and the store you enter after that is a different store.

“Siam Sams” that Alan remembered during meditation Alan and others in front of “Siam Sams” remembered by Alan during meditation

TILAC Soi Cowboy @ Inside the go-go bar “Siam Sam’s”

The entrance to the go-go bar "Siam Sam's" was "Cactus Club", but the scene inside the store was "TILAC", another restaurant on Soi Cowboy.

Come to think of it, this is a store I must have been to once, but I didn't notice it while watching the movie.

Alan and others entering “Siam Sam’s” "Siam Sam's" inside

Plaeng Nam road @Bangkok street scene with statues walking around

In this scene, Alan and his friends wake up in a hotel in Bangkok and head out into the streets of Thailand without any clues.

It was impressive to see elephants walking around the city, but I don't think elephants are seen walking on public roads even in Thailand. Is this a production to create an easy-to-understand Thai feel? This street has a blue sign saying "Soi PhiPhaksa1". It's a really normal street you can find anywhere.

Ancient City @ Master Han's Chinmai Temple

The main characters take Old Master Han to Chin Mai Temple. The main characters get lost in the meditation room of Chinmayi temple.

The lush and beautiful Chin Mai Temple was the home of Old Master Han, who kept a vow of silence.

Although Chin Mai Temple itself does not actually exist, the peaceful environment in which it was photographed is real, and it is located in a theme park called ``Ancient Siam'' on the outskirts of Bangkok. We reproduce historical heritage sites, ruins, temples, buildings, etc. from all over Thailand in miniature.
The site is also in the actual shape of Thailand, and ruins such as Ayutthaya are placed in the same location as in reality.

Monkey abduction location @Song wat road

A scene where a drug dealer tries to kidnap a monkey.

A scene in which a drug dealer's pet monkey is kidnapped in order to retrieve a memo containing an account password and ID that was left behind in the monkey's vest.

What follows is an intense car chase and gunfight. This location is the roundabout on Song wat road near Hua Lamphong station.

Sky Bar lebua hotel@lebua hotel

Scene where he dines with a mysterious man, Kingsley. The scene where Leslie Chow is arrested at the top floor restaurant.

The location of this scene is the ``Sky Bar'' on the top floor of Lebua Hotel, which is famous in Bangkok and often appears in guidebooks.

This is his standing bar inside the Italian restaurant "Sirocco" on the top floor of the 5-star luxury hotel "Lebua Hotel" in Bangkok.
There are only the highest quality restaurants, and the food served is quite expensive considering the prices in Thailand. However, it is also possible to use only the bar. What a great time to have a toast while looking at the night view of Bangkok at what is said to be the world's tallest bar.

Behind the scenes of filming The Hangover 2

You can take a behind-the-scenes look at the filming in Bangkok in this movie.
Hollywood movie stars in familiar scenery!
(However, the only major one is Phil.) It's a strange and strange sight.
I wonder if they started going out at night at Soi Cowboy. Did he throw a ping ping ball?

summary

How was your trip to see the filming locations for the movie The Hangover 2?
Regardless of Thailand, this movie was very funny and fun. Japan is often set in Hollywood movies, but it's always nice to see a tie-in with a place you know or love, and people pay attention to it. Even if you haven't seen The Hangover yet, please take a look and visit some of the filming locations in Thailand.