Sometimes we have to rely on the retellings of other people's experiences in order to receive some lessons which are best learnt without truly experiencing said problems. Hearing it play out from another person's point of view and the disadvantages of doing something wrong help us rethink and retrace our steps ourselves. Movies have always been a huge contributor to learning important morals and messages, basic ones that the protagonists learn after bumbling through seemingly unrelated problems with no solution, until finally the lesson learnt is revealed to us. To keep you up-to-date, here are a list of the Top 10 Thai Movies Which Give Us A Meaningful Message.
1. Dear Galileo
In this coming-of-age movie celebrated by fans all over, two friends experience typical teenage problems- one is scarred by love and another has been expelled from her college. They impulsively decide to go on a trip to Europe in order to experience new sights and move past their old mistakes.
2. Homestay
A spirit finds himself in the body of a teenager Min, who died through suicide, with an ultimatum set by an entity called the Guardian that if he does not find the reasons behind Min's drastic step in 100 days, he will die. Tackling the issue of teen suicides quite gracefully, this movie makes you rethink life through a different perspective.
3. The Tin Mine
Archin has been expelled from his college. Now with nowhere to go, he sets off to South Thailand after receiving news of a prospective job awaiting him there. Watch how he gains the respect of his supervisors as his patience and strength is put through the test in this realistic and striking film.
4. Where We Belong
This coming-of-age film features Sue who decides to embark overseas to complete her education to get a change of pace and run away from her sleepy town. Her only problem is that she will have to leave her best friend of many years behind. Watch as this teen tries to find where she truly belongs.
5. Die Tomorrow
This morose movie tries to answer one of the most sought out questions in life- What would you do if today was your last day on earth? Watch the lives of several people around Thailand in this collection of montages that is sure to leave you deep in thought about your own life.
6. Bike Man
This film follows a man who tries to cheat everyone into thinking that he is an accountant at an esteemed bank, when in reality he is a motorcycle taxi driver. His facade slowly rips apart when he comes across his childhood crush and he is forced to face the reality of his circumstances.
7. Seasons Change
This films tells the story of Pom who decides to join a music school in order to be closer with his crush, unbeknownst to his parents who are against his musical endeavours. This movie grapples with teen drama and choosing what you love over what is expected of you by your parents.
8. The Billionaire
This success story follows the real-life tale of a college dropout who starts a huge packaged and fried seaweed snack enterprise that barrels him into the big leagues as he becomes one of the youngest billionaires of Thailand at the age of 19.
9. Suddenly Twenty
This Mai Davika starrer received a high rate of return in the box office. It follows an elderly woman who is suddenly transformed back into her prime years and decides to live out her life to the fullest, doing things she had always dreamt of doing. This movie teaches us to live every day like it is our last.
10. Heart Attack
This heartbreaking rom-com follows a freelance worker who finds love when he meets a doctor, but is unable to reveal his true feelings at the end because he neglects to take care of his health. Showing us the grim reality of the work hours set by freelancers in order to truly accomplish something, this movie is a must watch for many reasons.
