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10 Best Thailand Movies of All Time

Written by Gerryaldo

Thailand's film industry stands out as a premier creative force in Southeast Asia that consistently delivers fresh and fun narratives.

In this article, we'll have a look at some of the all-time greatest Thai films that are a must-see. So, what movies have made the cut? Here is the list:

1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Year 2010
Genre ,
Director ,
Cast Mario Maurer Baifern Pimchanok
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Who hasn’t heard of this amazing Thai film? Its great story and success have earned it several awards at Thai film festivals.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love tells the story of a 14-year-old girl named Nam (Baifern Phimchanok) who has a crush on Shone (Mario Maurer), a popular student at her school. But Nam feels self-conscious about her geeky looks and struggles to share her feelings with him.

To get Shone's attention, Nam works hard to make herself more beautiful and attractive. Her efforts pay off when she becomes so pretty that Shone’s best friend, Top, who's also very handsome, starts to like her. Top even tells Nam how he feels, but she turns him down because she still loves Shone.

As the school year ends, just before Nam is set to go to America for her studies and Shone plans to pursue a career in football, Nam decides to tell Shone how she feels. But she is heartbroken knowing that Shone is already dating someone else. Does this mean the end of their love story?

The film, which won awards in twelve categories at the 27th Suphannahong National Film Awards, presents a unique plot about a brilliant student trying to cheat the American college admission test, the SAT.

The main character, Lynn (Chutimon Chuengchariensukying), comes from a humble family. She befriends Grace (Eisaya Hosuwan), who struggles academically. Lynn helps Grace by giving her the exam answers.

Grateful for the help, Grace gets her rich boyfriend, Pat (Teeradon Supapunpinyo), to pay Lynn to cheat on the exam. Seeing a chance to earn money, Lynn turns her cheating strategy into a business. But can she keep this risky business going without getting caught?


Based on the book "Two Shadows in Korea" (Song Ngao Nai Kao Li) by Songkalot Bangyikhun, the Thai film "Hello Stranger" explores the romance between Dang (Chantavit Dhanasevi) and May (Nuengthida Sophon) who fall in love during a vacation in Korea.

The story starts with Dang traveling to Korea to mend his broken heart after a breakup. He misses his tour group because he's late and ends up lost. Meanwhile, May, who had planned to travel alone to Korea from the start, sees the confused Dang.

Knowing that May is also from Thailand, Dang decides to follow her around. Although May initially resists, she eventually grows close to Dang, and they fall in love. Will their romance last once they return to Thailand?

Based on a popular Thai legend, this film by director Banjong Pisanthanaku tells the story of Mak (Mario Maurer), who is unaware that his wife has died. His wife, Nak (Davika Hoorne), passed away while she was pregnant.

When Mak returns home from work, he is surprised to find Nak looking well. He brings along his friends who plan to stay over. However, Mak's friends start to notice strange things that Mak does not see.

From the start, they see unusual things at Mak and his wife's home. Eventually, Mak's friends realize that they are actually seeing the ghost of Nak. So, how will they convince Mak that his wife is a ghost?

As the title suggests, this film explores the relationship between two friends who are stuck in the friend zone. The main characters are Palm (Naphat Siangsomboon) and his best friend, Gink (Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul). They have been friends since childhood, and Palm once shared his feelings in high school but was turned down.

Over the years, they became even closer. Palm was always there for Gink whenever she ended a relationship with someone, and she did the same for him. Since Palm worked as a steward, he could always find a way to be near Gink. This closeness eventually made Gink’s boyfriend jealous and suspicious.

This situation makes Gink wonder what their relationship would be like if they weren’t just friends. At that moment, Palm, who still had feelings for Gink, openly shared that his feelings hadn’t changed at all. So, can they move beyond the friend zone?

"The Friend Zone" movie is a light-hearted story with many funny moments. However, by the end, the emotional struggles of the characters come through powerfully because of the strong performances of Naphat Siangsomboon and Baifern Pimchanok. The film leaves the audience deeply moved.

Directed by Mez Tharatora, this film quickly became one of the highest-grossing Thai films of all time after its release. Produced by GTH, the movie follows a couple, Jib (Preechaya Pongthananikorn) and Sua (Chantavit Dhanasevi), who both work at the same bank.

The bank has a strict rule against employees dating each other. If a couple decides to get married, one of them must quit their job. This rule leads to tension between Jib and Sua as they each try to prove that they deserve to keep their job more than the other.

One day, an ATM machine at their bank malfunctions, causing it to dispense twice the amount of money it should. It becomes Jib and Sua’s task to track down the customers who received the extra money and get it back. They agree that whoever retrieves more money will keep their job, while the other will have to resign.

As they set out on their mission, Jib and Sua end up in a lot of funny situations as they each try to sabotage the other’s efforts. What will happen with this funny duo? Who will end up keeping their job?

"Shutter," one of Thailand's most famous horror films and known worldwide, tells the story of a photographer named Tun (Ananda Everingham) who is haunted by the ghost of a mysterious woman. This ghost appears in every photo he takes.

After a party, Tun and his girlfriend Jane (Natthaweeranuch) accidentally hit a woman with their car. Instead of helping her, they leave her injured on the road. This decision leads to a series of eerie events that start to haunt them both.

Tun begins to experience a painful and heavy feeling in his neck. As time passes, the supernatural disturbances around them grow more intense and frightening. Jane decides to investigate and uncovers a horrifying secret. How will their story unfold?

Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Wangpoom, "Shutter" was so well-received that it was nominated for Best Film at the Bangkok International Film Festival.

For Aoy (Aokbab Chutimon), working as a cook in a noodle shop is simply a way to make a living. However, everything changes when she meets the most famous chef in Thailand, Chef Paul (Peter Nopachai), who owns an exclusive restaurant called 'Hunger.'

Aoy's life changes when a mysterious man named Tone (Gun Svasti) visits her shop. After tasting her rice noodles, Tone hands her a business card from 'Hunger' and remarks that it's a shame her talents are wasted in a small-town stall.

Initially, Aoy dismisses Tone's comment. But as she learns more about 'Hunger' and its renowned owner, Chef Paul, whose culinary skills are legendary, her interest is piqued. However, impressing Chef Paul is truly challenging. This marks the start of Aoy’s ambitious journey to become a great chef.

"The Medium" is a horror film directed by Na Hong Jin from South Korea and Banjong Pisanthanakun from Thailand. It centers around a village in Thailand that worships the Bayan God.

The film kicks off with a group of young filmmakers wanting to create a documentary about Nim, a shaman who serves as a medium for Lord Bayan. According to local belief, Lord Bayan chooses mediums from his own bloodline, and rejecting him can bring disaster.

The documentary team starts to film strange occurrences when Nim's niece, who doubts the power of Lord Bayan, experiences terrifying events like possession and irrational behavior.

As the filmmakers dig deeper into the daily lives of Shaman Nim and her family, they witness more frightening incidents. The story raises questions about whether the team can complete their film without harm. What will happen to them in the end?

"2gether The Movie" is a comprehensive film that combines storylines from the drama series "2gether The Series" and "Still 2gether." The series is based on the 2019 Thai novel of the same name by JittiRain.

The film is about the romantic journey of two college students, Tine (Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn) and Sarawat (Vachirawit Chivaaree). Tine is a law student who, at first, pretends to be in a relationship to avoid the unwanted attention of another student, Green (Korawit Boonsri).

A friend suggests that Tine should fake-date Sarawat, a handsome and popular student, to ward off Green. Although Sarawat doesn't like idea, he agrees to the plan after seeing Tine's earnest efforts. They decide to act as a couple.

As Tine and Sarawat spend more time together to make their pretend relationship look real, their feelings begin to develop genuinely. What started as a facade slowly turns into real love. What will happen to their relationship as it transitions from make-believe to reality?

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