Recently, Thai dramas are receiving a great fan following from people across the globe. Let’s see some Thai dramas that gained immense success internationally.
1. Bad Romeo
Bad Romeo is a romantic Thai drama series released in 2022. Ampaiporn Jitmaingong and Nonzee Nimibutr directed the series, and Danaya Supying wrote the storyline for the movie. Anne Thongprasom produced the series. And the drama starred Urassaya Sperbund, Mario Maurer, Yuranan PamornMontri, Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, etc. The drama's plot revolves around a wealthy hotel tycoon whose daughter falls in love with a mysterious car mechanic. The drama performed very well both domestically and internationally.
2. The Love Proposal
The Love Proposal is a rom-com series released in 2022. Jariwat Uppakharnchaiyaphat directed the movie, and Pimmada Pattana-Alongkorn, Pimsirin Pongwanichsuk, Nonthaporn Prapaporn, and Auang-Arun Smithsuwan wrote the storyline for the film. Pha-Oon Chandrasiri, Paiboon Damrongchaitham, Busada Dao-Rueng, Niphon Phionen, and Sirilux Srisukon produced the series. The drama starred Tre Porapat Srikajorn, Ferny Nopjira Lerkkajornnamkul, Pathompong Reonchaidee, Khomkrit Duangsuwan and Sarucha Petchrot. The drama's plot revolves around a complicated love triangle between two brothers and a woman. There's this guy she's desperately in love with and the other with whom she's engaged. The movie did well domestically, but its viewership was insane internationally.
3. Full House
The Full House is a Thai drama series released in 2014. Saratswadee Wongsomphet directed the series. And Ananda Everingham, Doo-Hyun Lee, and Napassarin Prompila produced the film, and the drama starred Mike Angelo, Sushar Manaying, Janesuda Parnto, and Asda Panichkul. The drama's plot revolves around a big superstar and an aspiring writer. Through some means, they got stuck in a contractual game show where they had to live with each other. Initially, they fought a lot, but eventually, they fell for each other. The series was one of the firsts that opened the gates for Thai dramas to international audiences.
4. The Gifted: Graduation
The Gifted is a thriller Thai drama series released in 2020. Patha Thongpan, Dhammarong Serrittirong, and Waasuthep Ketpetch directed the series, and the show is based on the novel Gifted by Dhammarong Sermrittirong. The drama starred Korapat Kirdpan, Wachirawit Ruangwiwat, Apichaya Thongkham, Haritt Cheewagaroon, Ramida Jiranorraphat, etc. The drama's plot revolves around a high school student. Here, a classification system is followed in the school where the students got divided into different classes based on their grades. And he belongs to the lowest of the classes. But, one day those below-average students were given a chance to step up their game. And he became a part of the most elite class called The Gifted. The film further shows how 'The Gifted' batch is not just an ordinary bunch of students but some extraordinary students.
5. The Crown Princess
The Crown Princess is a Thai drama series released in 2018. Amphaiphon Chitmaingong directed the series. And Natthiya Sirakonwilai Kanlayanamit wrote the storyline for the series. The drama starred Urassaya Sperbund, Nadech Kugimiya, Sara Legge, Intad Leowrakwong, etc. The drama's plot revolves around a princess who got into danger right after the coronation ceremony. So, she was secretly sent to Thailand. There, she met a Lieutenant Commander of the Thai Navy. He serves as her bodyguard for the time being. The drama was exceptionally successful. To date, it's one of the most-watched Thai dramas.
6. Hormones: The Series
Hormones: The Series is a Thai drama series released in 2013. Songyos Sugmakanan and Kriangkrai Vachiratamporn directed the series. The drama starred Pachara Chirathivat, Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha, Sutatta Udomsilp, Chutavuth Pattarakampol, Gunn Junhavat, etc. The drama's plot revolves around a group of students in a Thai secondary school. The series portrays every student's journey as they go through the ups and downs of adolescence. The series initially faced backlashes for its content. But despite the criticism, the drama ended up doing well among youngsters.
7. Ugly Duckling
Ugly Duckling is a rom-com Thai drama series released in 2015. Chatkaew Susiwa directed the drama, and the series starred Worranit Thawornwong, Puttichai kasetsin, Lapassalan Jiravechsoontornkul, Korapat Kirdpan, Tawan Vihokratana, etc. The drama’s plot revolves around an elementary school girl named Maewnam who is head over heels for a boy. Maewnam’s self-confidence crushed, when he rejects her in front of the entire class. He calls her ugly, and that incident breaks her to such an extent that she felt frustrated watching her face. She started wearing a box over her head. And after a few days, she was forced to return the school. In school, she met two new students Minton and Zero. The story further continues to show the complications between the three. The drama gained high viewership within a week of its release.
8. 2gether: The Series
2gether: The Series is a Thai drama released in 2019. Weerachit Thongjila directed the movie, and the drama starred Vachirawit Chiva-aree, Metawin Opasiamkajorn, etc. The series was hugely popular, especially in the East Asian subcontinent. The actors also gained an immense fan following after the drama's release.
9. Girl From Nowhere
Girl From Nowhere is a thriller Thai drama series released in 2018. Komgrit Triwimol, Jatuphong, Pairach Khumwan, Sitisiri Mongkolsiri, and Varayu Ruksku directed the series, and Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, Tinnapat Banyatpiyapoj, and Aticha Tanthanawigrai wrote the storyline for the movie. The movie starred Kiity Chicha, Tris Ren, Naomi Amante, Rich Teng, etc.
10. Revenge
Pla Peeraphon, Thiancharoen, Petch Warayu Rakkul directed the series, and Chanchana Homsap and Kanokphan Ornrattanasakul wrote the storyline for the series. The drama's plot revolves around a suspicious wealthy family with four sons. The family is full of buried secrets, but slowly, the boys sensed that something was off within their family.
