Top 10 Most Famous Thai Movies You Must See
Thailand has a rich film history of blockbusters, heart-pounding horror and artistic masterpieces. From the spectacular action of Ong-Bak to the award-winning cinema of Uncle Boonmee, these films have made an international impression. Discover which Thai films are unmissable and why they are loved worldwide.
Soap operas in Thailand
Lakorn (Thai: ละคร) is the Thai word for play, but is also used to refer to the Thai genre of soap operas.
Historical Thai Movies on YouTube
The Thai National Film Archive regularly uploads old Thai films to YouTube, such as the first Thai film made in 1927: “Choke Song Chan” (“Double Luck”) and the first Thai animated film from 1955: “The Mahatsajan” made by Payut Ngaokrachang. But you will also find old newsreels about the Thai king, the coup in 1947 and the floods in Bangkok in 1942.
Lalana “Jeab” Kongthoranin, Woman of the Year 2023
Lalana “Jeab” Kongthoranin, hereinafter Jeab (note 1), was chosen by the Bangkok Post as 'Woman of the Year' in 2023, in particular for her contribution to public health. Here is a brief summary of her very special life.
Why Southeast Asia is crying over this Thai film
The Thai film “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” is moving viewers across Southeast Asia. Despite language barriers, the film is praised for its recognizable family story. In Manila, cinemas hand out tissues to emotional visitors, while in Singapore viewers are reminded of their own family ties. This unexpected hit shows the universal power of family and care.
From November 24, “Doi Boy” will be available on Netflix. It is commendable that the streaming giant is making room for new arthouse films. This time it is a production from Thailand and Cambodia, with Awat Ratanapintha in a leading role.
'Anatomy of Time' a Thai drama about love and horror
In the Thai drama 'Anatomy of Time', director Jakrawal Nilthamrong intertwines love with horror. Showing moments from the past and present non-chronologically, the film opens with a serene yet shocking scene of an old woman cutting a bullet out of a dead man's leg.
10 best movies set in Thailand
Thailand is a popular destination for foreign filmmakers due to its unique combination of excellent locations, cost-effective production options and a welcoming culture. Filmmakers are drawn to the diverse landscape, which ranges from tropical beaches and dense jungles to historic temple complexes.
Discover Thailand (16): The Thai culture
Before we discuss Thai culture, it is good to define the concept of culture. Culture refers to the entire society in which people live. This includes the way people think, feel and act, as well as the traditions, values, norms, symbols and rituals they share. Culture can also refer to specific aspects of society such as art, literature, music, religion, and language.
Movie: The Rescue, the rescue operation in Tham Luang cave
The whole world sympathizes when twelve Thai boys and their football coach become trapped in a cave in June 2018 due to rapidly rising water. Thailandblog also follows the more than two-week rescue operation in the Tham Luang cave in the far north of Thailand.
First film about the Tham Luang cave complex now in Thai cinemas
As of today, Thursday 21 November, the first film about last year's dramatic rescue operation at Tham Luang cave complex in Chiang Rai province will be shown in cinemas across Thailand. “The Cave, Nang Non” is based on “the untold true story of the rescue mission that captivated the world,” according to the film's promotional poster.
The Danish/Thai documentary: Heartbound 'a different love story', is a documentary about marriage migration of Thai women to a small village in Denmark. After the cinema, this special film can now also be seen on TV. On Wednesday, February 20 at 22.55:2 p.m. on NPO XNUMX.
The Danish/Thai documentary: Heartbound 'a different love story', is a film about the marriage migration of Thai women to a small village in Denmark. A universal subject but very personal family stories. Maartje gives an explanation after previous comments about this film.
Heartbound 'a different love story'
The Danish/Thai documentary: Heartbound 'a different love story', is a film about the marriage migration of Thai women to a small village in Denmark. A universal subject but very personal family stories.
'Thai filmmaker wants his films to be sleep-inducing'
Fall asleep during a movie? Many a filmmaker would be horrified and take it as an insult. Not the Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, it makes him happy. At the International Film Festival Rotterdam he caused a sensation with his remarkable vision about film and dreams.
Triple threat, a new action movie
A spectacular martial arts film entitled Triple Threat is currently being finalized. Quite a lot of these types of action films are made, but this one is special. The superstars Tony Jaa from Thailand and the Indonesian Iko Uwais, who normally each play a leading role in a film, can now be admired together in this film.
Thai feature film Pop Aye in Dutch cinemas
A heartwarming road movie is currently playing in a number of Dutch cinemas, set in Thailand. It is the feature debut of Singaporean director Kirsten Tan, who also wrote the screenplay.
Sunset at Chaophraya, a beautiful Thai movie from 1996
This is a 1996 movie, based on a widely read book, and chronicles a love triangle during the Japanese occupation of Bangkok 1941-1945 involving a Thai woman, her Thai boyfriend and a Japanese naval officer.
Grand Prince Claus award for Thai filmmaker
During a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, HRH Prince Constantijn presented the Grand Prince Claus Award to the independent filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul from Thailand yesterday.
This year's 'Grand Prince Claus Award' goes to Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The Prince Claus Fund praises his experimental and independent way of working.