Some foreign movies manage to catch our attention despite the language barriers. These movies have plots and characters that are too good to resist and somehow make it into the eye of the public. Just like K-Dramas have made it into the center of attention internationally, Thai movies and dramas are not far behind in this. Some Thai movies are so legendary that Hollywood has had remakes of them! These impeccable movies have plots that were far ahead of their times and are hence rewarded with attention, being fan-favorites even today. If you don't believe us then please check out a list of Top 10 Thai Movies Which Were Most Seen And Still Loved In The Western World to find out yourself!
1. Bad Genius
Bad Genius is first in the list of movies that were well received internationally. This thriller movie follows a student who devises an international scheme for cheating and leaking exams. It's brilliant plotline and characters were well received by fans and there were even talks of a Hollywood remake.
2. Pop Aye
This adorable animal-based movie follows a man who has had enough of the suburban empty life he has led till now and goes on a quest to find meaning. On the way, he comes across his childhood pet elephant and decides to visit the farm where they both grew up.
3. Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior
Ong Bak is an action thriller Thai classic that features fan favorite actor Tony Jaa, who is also referred to as the Thai Jackie Chan. He plays the role of a martial artist who is on a mission to rescue the stolen head of his village's reputed and sacred statue Ong Bak.
4. Shutter
Shutter is one of Thailand's signature horror thrillers and has a chilling plot that is bound to leave you jumpy at night. It tells the horrifying tale of a newlywed couple that find themselves haunted and terrorized by the apparition of a girl they ran over in an accident years ago.
5. The Medium
The Medium was released in 2021 as a Netflix original movie. It is the thrilling tale of an amateur documentary team desperate for a breakthrough, that decides to film the diety Bayan that resides in females of every generation in the family of Nim, with disastrous results.
6. Iron ladies
Iron Ladies is an inspiring and heartwarmingly funny story based on a real-life Thai men's volleyball group that was found to have only gay and trans members. One of the first Thai Movies to tackle the sensitive topics of transgender and homosexuality, this film surprisingly was very well received by its audiences.
7. Bangkok Traffic Love Story
Bangkok Traffic Love Story became a hit among audiences for its simple and sweet plot and easily likeable characters. It is dubbed one of Thailand's signature rom coms that are a must watch if you want to get introduced to the culture. It follows a woman who gets tired of waiting for love and decides to make the first move herself this time.
8. Pee Mak
Pee Mak is an international and local blockbuster hit among fans and is the highest grossing film in Thai entertainment history. This classic comical take on the local legend of Nang Nak follows 4 friends that slowly start to realize that their friend's wife and child are actually ghosts.
9. The Con Heartist
Con Heartist is a light hearted and funny rom com which follows a woman who decides to team up with a con artist in order to get vengeance on the man who broke her heart and scammed her of a large sum of cash. This movie was a fan favorite rom com and stars Thai sensation Nadech Kugimaya.
10. The Protector
The Protector or Tom Yum Goong is one of Thailand's most illustrious actors, Tony Jaa's first movies. This movie has been remade in Spain, Russia, USA and India under different names due to its popularity. It features an adorable triage of elephants and exciting action sequences that sold fans worldwide.
