Some films are worth watching because of the effort put behind details. The settings and surroundings are also picturesque in such films and as such prove to be great sources for people to note down must-visit tourist destinations. These movies are also great cultural relics and show us the history behind a place and the traditions associated with it. Check out these Top 10 Thai Movies Which Describes The Beauty of Thailand and note some destinations down in your bucket list!
1. Mekhong Full Moon Party
This film is based on the Thai spectacular phenomenon that happens every full moon in October. Naga fireballs are launched from the Mekhong river at Nong Khai and thousands of people throng to watch it. This semi-documentary tackles both myth and religion in a comical way and won nine awards at the National Film Awards, Thailand.
2. The Forest
This story follows a newly transferred teacher who befriends a mute girl who is constantly bullied by her peers, and his struggles to bring her back into the real world after she becomes a part of a fantasy world to escape reality. This movie has stunning imagery and shows us glimpses of Isaan, a part of North-East Thailand.
3. The Songs Of Rice
This jaw-dropping documentary features the much-awaited rice cycle of Thailand and gives us an inner view of the true experience of every step leading to the final crop with wonderful music scores for each stage. From plowing to sowing, to the very final harvest, this film gives gorgeous visual clarity into the whole process.
4. Mountain People
This movie follows the tribe of Akha and Tao and their beliefs and customs. The tribes are soon taken advantage of by the Thai who manages to manipulate them into cultivating opium. This movie has beautiful visuals and is also dubbed one of the classics of Thai cinematic history with its plot and characters.
5. The Overture
The Overture was selected to be Thailand's entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film category. Based on the real-life account of Luang Pradit Phairoh, an esteemed palace musician, and the various struggles he faced to reach that position. The center of this film is also a traditional form of Thai music, known as piphat.
6. Lost In Thailand
This film follows 3 men-a tourists and two bitter rivals- who decide to embark on a road trip across Thailand's capital and the city that never sleeps- Bangkok. This movie gives us an account of Bangkok's splendor through the point of view of tourists visiting, showing us key tourist hotspots and destinations to note down in our bucket list.
7. The Tin Mine
This film is based on the celebrated short stories by Ajin Panjapan where he describes residing in one of Kapong district's mining camps. It follows a student who is expelled from Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University and is now on a quest to find a job. He ends up in a mining camp in a remote forest where he makes new friendships and rises in the ranks of his company.
8. The Beach
this adventure film starring Leonardo DiCaprio gives us a gorgeous view of Thailand and its coasts. Richard finds a treasure map to one of Thailand's remote islands and decides to check for himself if it is true. This cultural delight is a guaranteed treat for those wishing to see Thailand in its true glory through the eyes of foreign tourists.
9. Thailand Only
This comical adaptation follows three men who decide to start a travel agency with no connections, no funds, and no credits. Watch as they take upon their first group of Chinese tourists and bumble their way through each tourist's quirks and situations. This film is another addition to the list of movies showing Thailand in a new light.
10. Low Season
This film follows a girl who can communicate with spirits and ghosts. tired of her special ability coming in the way of her relationships, she decides to go on a retreat to the North of Thailand to a resort in the mountains. Join her as she makes unlikely friendships and perhaps even finds love in the least expected place.
