My favourite Thai films
My list of favourite Thai series is growing unwieldy so going to start moving films to their own. It's also a way of reducing the apples and oranges of misguidedly attempting to rank (because lists) and thus compare movies and series. For the series list, I really want a pyramid instead of a ranked list. For this, it should be a tree. Because how do you compare Low Season with The Library with Dorm? They suit such different moods.
Coming of age well represented because I love good youth films. Horror and comedy horror in part because I was looking for spooky films to recommend to others in hopes some who won't manage to find the time for Thai might do so for Halloween. They didn't but I am now inclined to give two hours to nearly anything Thai with a ghost so definitely some good came from that.
SKYLINE's fav thai movies list
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1. The Undertaker
Thai Movie - 2023
Thai series and films, especially those with a ghost, sometimes do something I especially love. I'm going to need to see it a few more times before I'm able to talk coherently about it without giving too much away. Like I need an excuse for that :)
And this was a big box office hit in Thailand?!? I am so living in the wrong country.
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2. Low Season
Thai Movie - 2020
Goofy Thai humour mixed with perfectly set up jump scare ghosts but never too scary mixed with a sweet friendship/love story, breath-taking tropical forest settings, great music and a female lead who wears glasses.
Keep watching for the behind the scenes too.
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3. Teacher's Diary
Thai Movie - 2014
This may be my new favourite film... Looks at list. Oh right. :D :D :D
Anyway, another unhurried gem. Simple story but so well told.
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4. The Library
Thai Movie - 2013
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5. Present Perfect
Thai Movie - 2014
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6. Nang Nak
Thai Movie - 1999
Perhaps the definitive version of a much loved classic Thai legend given how many adaptations reference it directly. It's creepy, atmospheric and a tragic love story.
Must watch for anyone who cares about Thai film. It's been very much worth returning to again and again as I learn more about Thai story-telling and the place this film holds. -
7. Pee Mak
Thai Movie - 2013
Excellent comedy horror adaptation of Nang Nak. Stands alone but you'll miss a layer of humour if you've not seen Nang Nak.
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8. Dorm
Thai Movie - 2006
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9. The Love of Siam
Thai Movie - 2007
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10. May Who?
Thai Movie - 2015
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11. Suddenly Twenty
Thai Movie - 2016
Mai Davika dresses like Audrey Hepburn and channels a feisty gran. Funny and heartfelt.
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12. Friend Zone
Thai Movie - 2019
Baifern and Nine in a low stakes comedy with some very effective serious scenes. Characters who know each other's flaws and are still devoted to each other. The first hour wandering about takes in something like nine Asian countries. Lovely way to spend some time.
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13. Where We Belong
Thai Movie - 2019
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14. Yes or No
Thai Movie - 2010
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15. Ma-Mha
Thai Movie - 2007
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16. My Boo
Thai Movie - 2024
Supernatural comedy romance.
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17. The Rocket Angels
Thai Movie - 2022
This is not a great film. It has no intention or desire to be a great film. It's 82 minutes of low-brow humour and loud ladyboy madness and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Mor lam soundtrack too.