Discover the best of Thai cinema, film, and television
Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Thailand. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The cinema of Thailand
Thai cinema has undergone a remarkable evolution from its humble beginnings in the 1960s to becoming one of Asia's most distinctive film industries. The early decades were dominated by luk thung musicals that celebrated Thailand's rural life in Isan, creating an entire genre that was hugely popular, with films often playing in cinemas for months at a time. The real revolution came in the late 1990s with the emergence of the Thai New Wave movement. Directors like Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and Wisit Sasanatieng were at the forefront, exploring themes such as social and political issues, cultural identity and the human condition. Apichatpong Weerasethakul became the most famous Thai film director, achieving unprecedented international recognition when "Tears of the Black Tiger" (2000) became the first Thai film ever selected officially for the Cannes Film Festival. Television has been equally transformative with the beloved "lakorn" drama format. Lakorn are shown generally at prime-time on Thai television channels, with each series being a finished story, unlike Western "cliffhanger" dramas, but rather like Hispanic telenovelas. Recent successes include "The Gifted" which received the highest ratings among 2018's teenage series in Thailand, and "2gether," a rom-com series that gained massive popularity. What makes Thai cinema exceptional is its fearless blend of genres and willingness to challenge conventional storytelling. From surreal art films to romantic comedies, Thai filmmakers consistently produce content that captivates both domestic and international audiences, establishing Thailand as a creative powerhouse in Southeast Asian entertainment.
Best Thai series
Duang with You 2026
After a festival confession, art student Duang sets out to win over a guarded music major, slowly turning first love into a safe haven for them both.
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Me and Thee 2025
An introverted photographer's life changes when a former mafia boss hires him for love advice, only to end up falling for him instead.
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Ticket to Heaven 2026
A grieving student pursuing priesthood faces a crisis of faith when he falls for a troubled new classmate in a world ruled by strict dogma.
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Girl From Nowhere 2018
A mysterious, clever girl named Nanno transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn.
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KinnPorsche: The Series 2022
Porsche agrees to guard mafia heir Kinn for his family's sake, but fighting off danger soon turns into fighting his own feelings.
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Bad Buddy 2021
At university, two young men raised to hate each other find music and love instead, forcing them to question family legacies and choose their own path.
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Best Thai movies
My Dearest Assassin 2026
Hunted for her rare blood type, a caged woman vows to fight alongside the assassin she loves to protect their future when an old enemy resurfaces.
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Ziam 2025
In a fight for survival against a horrifying army of zombies, a former Muay Thai fighter must use skill, speed and grit to save his girlfriend.
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Ong-Bak 2003
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.
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Shutter 2004
When Jane and Tun run over a girl in a car accident, they speed away immediately from the crime scene. However, Tun, a photographer, soon discovers strange shadows in his photos, which unsettles them.
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Bad Genius 2017
Lynn, a brilliant student, after helping her friends to get the grades they need, develops the idea of starting a much bigger exam-cheating business.
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How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies 2024
M, a university dropout low on money and luck, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother, in the hope of pocketing an inheritance.
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