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Coppola re-edits Thai cinema hit

Director Francis Ford Coppola has arrived in Thailand to help re-edit an epic film about a 16th century Thai queen.

Coppola is to oversee the re-editing of 'Suriyothai' for international audiences, reducing the movie from its original three hour running time.

'Suriyothai' is the most successful cinema release of all time in Thailand having grossed $11 million at the box office.

The previous record-holder in Thailand was 'Titanic', which made $4.7 million.

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