Movie industry is spreading and becoming more and more important around the globe. Like Hollywood and Bollywood, many awesome movies are produced for audiences to enjoy. In many Asian countries, there are also more good movies have been released and they are also going towards the world.
Talking about Thailand movies, most people would remind of the famous Thailand horror movies. But actually, there are also many excellent and classic movies produced by this country. Today, we would like to introduce the 10 best classic Thai movies of different genes to you. If you are interested in Thai movies, move down and have a look.
1.Ten Years Thailand
Movie Released Date: Dec 06, 2018
Runtime: 95 minutes
Director: Aditya Assarat, Apichatpong Weerasethaku, Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Wisit Sasanatieng
Brief introduction:
"Ten Years Thailand" invites four Thai directors, Aditya Assarat, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Chulayarnnon Siriphol and Wisit Sasanitieng, to imagine how the country would be like after ten years. The movie gives a reflection on the current political situation in Thailand. Since 2014, Thailand has entered the period of military dictatorship, and the diversity of political opinions, public expression and ideas has been limited. A new narrow nationalism has sprung up in China, advocating the so-called idea of correct thinking and correct action. So what will Thailand look like in ten years?
2.Manta Ray
Movie Released Date: Set 07,2018
Runtime: 105 minutes
Director: Phuttiphong Aroonpheng
Brief introduction:
A large number of Rohingya refugees drowned on a beach, which was located near a village in Thailand. At the same time, a wounded man is found by a local fisherman, lying unconscious in the forest, so he saved him and they gradually became friends. The fisherman gave the man a name called Thongchai. However, the fisherman disappeared suddenly, and Thongchai just began to occupy everything of the man...
3.Pee Mak
Movie Released Date: Mar 28,2013
Runtime: 107 minutes
Director: Banjong Pisanthanakun
Brief introduction:
During the Bangkok Dynasty war, holding strong belief to return home and meet family, Mak broke through the bloody battlefield, and finally survived with his comrades, Tei, Lampu, Ashin and AI, until the day of his retirement. After going through so many hardships, Mai and his friends finally returned to their hometown. However, the depression of the village surprised everyone. Fortunately, he saw his wife. In addition to joy, Mak kept his friends at home. But on the next day, they learned that Nai, Mak's wife had already dead. So who did they see the day before?
4.Beautiful Boxer
Movie Released Date: Apr 09,2004
Runtime: 118 minutes
Director: Ekachai Uekrongtham
Brief introduction:
Dong Palinya and his family live in Chiang Mai. As a teenager, Dong accidentally took part in a boxing match and was lucky to beat his opponent, which made him interested in Thai boxing so much. Coach Cai found Dong's potential and decided to train him. Dongzai, who has received Thai boxing training as well, also loved boxing and is steadily improving his strength. After landing on the stage, Dong soon showed his power, but soon he decided to put on make-up. Coach Cai always gave him support. Since then, Dong has been fighting continuously. He wants to use his strength to win the cost of sex change surgery.
5.BNK48: Girls Don't Cry
Movie Released Date: Aug 16,2018
Runtime: 107 minutes
Director: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
Brief introduction:
Documentary about Thai girl's idol group BNK48. You will see the Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit, a filmmaker, interviews the members of the idol group. The selection and training process, even the feelings of the BNK48 members will be revealed. It is uneasy to choose to go on this path and being an idol.
6.Brother of the Year
Movie Released Date: May 05,2018
Runtime: 123 minutes
Director: Witthaya Thongyooyong
Brief introduction:
A pair of siblings have been fighting ever since childhood, but Chut just can't win anything in front of an excellent sister, Jane. He can only play tricks on his sister for fun, especially when his sister is in a relationship. This time, Jane tries to develop a relationship with Japanese-Thai hybrid handsome boy Ping. However, Chut is dissatisfied with his sister's choice and decides to play tricks on the couple! How can Jane defends her love? And how will Chut learn to take care of himself after Jane gets married and doesn't live with him together anymore?
7.Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Movie Released Date: Jun 25, 2010
Runtime: 114 minutes
Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Brief introduction:
Uncle Boonmee suffered from kidney disease unfortunately, and he is just preparing for his own death now. For saying a goodbye to the people he knows, Boonmee gathers his relatives together in the countryside, because he thinks that he will die after just several days. However, this time, his wife's ghost appears and guide him how to go on the beyond trip. In addition, his son also appears as a jungle creature. Being surrounded by his family, Uncle Boonmee decides to go to a special place before he is going to die.
8.Transistor Love Story
Movie Released Date: Apr 20, 2003
Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Brief introduction:
In Thailand in the 1960s, Pan, a young man living in the countryside, was gifted with talented singing ability. He gets married with his wife and the woman is also pregnant. Later, Pan goes to Bangkok, thinking that he is not fit the military life. He leaves a radio to his wife as an accompaniment. In the big city, Pan joins a music group. But after his wife tries to chase him back, his life seems to be out of control.
9.Last Life in the Universe
Movie Released Date: Aug 08,2003
Runtime: 112 minutes
Director: Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Brief introduction:
Kenji works as a librarian. He feels so lonely and decides to leave Japan. After going to Bangkok, the isolation as well as anxiety also drives him crazy, which make him almost want to get suicide. Unexpectedly, he meets a hostess, Noi, one day. At that time, Noi is dealing with her sister's death. The two then tie a strange bond because their own sadness. However, the seemingly good turning of Kenji's life can't exist too long because Yakuza, who targets at him while in Japan, also follows him to Bangkok...
10.Nang Nak
Movie Released Date: Apr 06, 2000
Runtime: 100 minutes
Director: Nonzee Nimibutr
Brief introduction:
This is a horror movie which is based on the Thai legend of Mae Nak Phra Khanong. It tells a man who just survived from a way, and joyfully returned to his hometown. However, the fact he doesn't know is that he is going to face a sad secret that happens to his family when is away and fighting at war. Terrible things are also happened to him.
These 10 Thailand movies are ranked high on many local charts. They are of different movie genes and deserve a watch if you are interested in Thailand movie. Choose one and enjoy now!
