Banijay Asia format Race to Space set to blast off in Thailand

Ongard Prapakamol, left, and Deepak Dhar

TrueVisions NOW in Thailand is partnering with Deepak Dhar’s CreAsia Studio on a new format which will put the first-ever Thai citizen into space.

Race to Space was conceptualised by Banijay Asia and SERA (Space Exploration & Research Agency).

Deepak Dhar, founder & group CEO, Banijay Asia, Endemol Shine India, and CreAsia Studio, said: “As an Indian creator and producer, it fills me with pride to see our ideas travelling beyond borders and shaping new frontiers of storytelling.

“Race to Space Thailand is not just a show – it is a movement that democratises space travel and inspires millions to dream big. Thailand is just the beginning, the format will soon resonate in India as well as other parts of South East Asia, as we take the concept forward with team SERA.”

Launched in early 2018, as a joint venture between Europe’s Banijay Entertainment and Dhar, Banijay Asia is behind scripted adaptations like The Night Manager, The Trial (The Good Wife), Hostages, Call My Agent: Bollywood, Fall and originals such as Dahan, Matsya Kaand, Undekhi, and Tribhanga amongst many others.

The content studio’s forthcoming shows include Indian adaptations of Monk, House and Suits. On the non-scripted front, Banijay Asia is leading the genre with blockbuster titles like Rise and Fall, Temptation Island, The Kapil Sharma Show, MTV Roadies, The Voice, The Big Picture, Into The Wild with Bear Grylls, Case Toh Banta Hai and more.