The best platforms for Thai movies and series

With subscriptions starting at just B99 a month, Netflix is a haven for Thai flicks, including recent hits like How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, a dark comedy about family greed that grossed over $50 million worldwide and the acclaimed horror Death Whisper, known for its chilling supernatural twists. 

Here you can find series aired on local channels, such as The Empress of Ayodhaya, a historical drama about a queen who seizes the throne for her lover and To the Moon and Black, a romantic tale about a child raised by a transgender father.

The highlights of this platform are original movies such as The Murderer, a suspenseful mystery set in the Isan region and Don’t Come Home, a gripping psychological horror. Also available are original series like Hunger, a tale of culinary ambition and Masters of the House, which is a family drama that revolves around a murder mystery.

Prime is another streaming service featuring original series and movies, though its Thai selection is even smaller than Netflix. Highlights include Congrats My Ex, a comedy about a girl tasked with organising a wedding for her ex and The Adventures, which follows a secretary teaming up with a hustler to search for treasure in China. 

In terms of something binge-worthy, check out reality offerings like Comedy Island, in which a group comprising comedians, actors and social media celebs are stranded on a mysterious island. 

With a subscription at B149 a month, you can also stream fan-favourite titles such as The Letter, a romantic drama about a woman who receives a letter from her late husband and The Overture, a nostalgic musical drama looking at a man’s journey to greatness.

If you subscribe to Apple TV+ for B249 per month you can enjoy classics from renowned local film studios GDH 599, including Bad Genius, a tense thriller about students who mastermind an exam cheating scheme and Friend Zone, which is a rom-com that focuses on unrequited love and friendship. Also catch iconic films like Ong-Bak, the action-packed martial arts flick starring Tony Jaa, plus Malila: The Farewell Flower, a drama about a gay couple coming to terms with their love and the loss of a partner set against a backdrop of Thai cultural traditions.

If you want to get a true taste of local films, Mono Max is the place to be. With a subscription starting at just B99 you can stream a mix of movies such as haunted ladyboy comedy Oh My Ghost and A Very Romantic Story in the Very Big City, a 1989 romantic comedy set in San Francisco. Mono Max also has Snake Lady, the romance-horror considered a culturally significant pillar of Thai cinema and The Sisters, a supernatural drama about teen musicians haunted by a ghost in an air vent.