1. The Overture
The real-life story of a Thai palace musician Luang Pradit Pairoh (Sorn Silapabanleng), is depicted nicely in the musical drama movie "The Overture." It is a story of a boy who lived in isolation and found happiness in music. It came out in 2004. Anuchit Sapanphong played the role of younger Sorn, while Adul Dulyarat played the role of elderly Sorn. At the time of its debut, the film did not become well-known. The cinema, however, gained popularity through word-of-mouth and debate on online forums. It gained national attention and received multiple award nominations. In 2015, it was adapted into a musical play. Several prominent film festivals hosted the film's premieres.
2. The Billionaire
In the film "The Billionaire," the true-life story of a nineteen-year-old teenager named Itthipat Kulapongvanich is shown. It reveals the journey of a boy from dropping out of university to becoming a billionaire. We learn about his founding of Taokaenoi Food & Marketing in this Thai biographical movie. He created Tae Kae Noi, a crispy seaweed snack, in 2004. With a product he invented, he started the company. He is regarded as Thailand's youngest billionaire. The motion picture came out in 2011. The character of Itthipat Kulapongvanich was performed by Pachara Chirathivat.
3. Beautiful Boxer
The 2003 film "Beautiful Boxer" is based on the true tale of Thai boxer, actor, and model Parinya Charoenphol, who is transgender. To change her gender, she had a sex-change operation. The film traces the development of a young boy who enjoyed applying lipstick and flowers until he became a professional kickboxer. She faces her sexual identity, which results in a gender change operation. The film highlights that passion has no gender boundaries. The character of Nong Toom/Parinya Charoenphol was performed by Asanee Suwan. In film festivals including the Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, and Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, the movie has won numerous awards.
4. Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn
The life story of Ariya Jutanugarn serves as the central theme of this 2019 biopic. She plays golf professionally and is Thai. She competes on the LPGA Tour, which is located in America. The movie tells us about her journey from being a child prodigy to becoming the number one golfer.
5. The Legend Of King Naresuan
In the film, King Naresuan The Great is the protagonist. He was Siam's king. Six portions of the movie have been made and released, starting in 2007 and ending in 2015. It was published under the name "Kingdom of war" in the US. The entire movie depicts his youth, military career, leadership abilities, and empire management. With more than three years of production and an estimated expenditure of 700 million baht, this is the most costly Thai film ever filmed (19944155.70 USD). King Naresuan was represented by Wanchai Sawatdee.
6. The Legend Of Suriyothai
The life of Queen Suriyothai is shown in the movie. The Thai people idolize her as the "great feminist." Her path from puberty to death is depicted in the film. The part of Queen Suriyothai was portrayed by ML Piyapas Bhirombhakdi. The focus of the narrative is on how she protected the fame of the Ayothayan kingdom. The movie, which debuted in 2001, became famous. It brought about $14 million at the box office. For five weeks straight, it was the only movie shown in Thailand. Internationally, it was well-known in nations like the US and Canada.
7. The Tin Mine
The 2005 film, a Thai biographical drama, was made from Ajin Panjapan's short stories. It describes a boy's upbringing in a mining camp in Phang Nga Province's Kapong District. This film served as Thailand's official submission for the 78th Academy Awards' Best Foreign Language Film category. Arjin Panjapan was portrayed by Pijaya Vachajitpan.
8. The Last Executioner
The tale of Thailand's final executioner in a Thai jail. The film follows the life of Chavoret Jaruboon, beginning with his days as a guitarist in the band Helmet Heads, continuing through his meeting with the love of his life and his application to become a prison guard. His dream got sacrificed for his family. He rose through the ranks to become the head of executions in 19 years, killing 55 people with more than 500 rounds. The last 20 minutes depict his struggle in search of forgiveness and eventual acceptance as a monk confronting a terminal disease. It came out in 2014. The actor that played Chavoret was Vithaya Pansringarm.
9. Chasing The Dragon
The 2017 motion picture is an action/crime/drama. Before that, it was called King of Drug Dealers. The film tells the tale of the criminal and drug dealer Ng Sik-ho. The actor Donnie Yen portrayed Ng Sik-ho. The story of the movie focuses on how an illegal Chinese immigrant who entered Hong Kong became a vicious drug lord. This movie is a remake of the 1991 film "To Be Number One."
10. The Moonhunter
The true account of Seksan Prasertkul, a brave student leader. In the year 1973, he participated in a popular rebellion in Thailand. Seksan is the writer of the film. It was released publicly in 2001. Seksan was portrayed by Punu Suwanno.
