The thing about dramas is how they demonstrate strong yet beautiful emotions. They make us sad and sentimental. Thailand may not be well-known for its rich source of dramatic films, but they go all the way. Thailand's concepts are unique, hitting the audience with waves of emotions. Each movie and drama include bits and pieces of comedy, tears, tragedy, and messages. So get ready with a tissue box while watching the following Top Ten Thai dramas/ movies that will make you cry.
1. One For The Road (2021)
One For The Road is a drama movie directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya. A high-end club owner living in America receives a call from his friend in Thailand, Aood, who reveals that he is in the last stage of cancer. This duo then goes on a trip to seek forgiveness from the people he wronged in the past. This drama showcases an emotional moment of morality and seeking peace.
2. Classic Again (2020)
Classic Again is a movie that follows the story of a young woman's love triangle. Her son's love story follows similar moments with all the ups and downs when you let your heart lead. This love story showcases how history repeats itself with much at stake and tug war between love and friendship.
3. Where We Belong (2019)
Where We Belong is a coming-of-age Romance Drama that highlights Gen-Zs with a different perspective towards life. Sue's biggest dream has been to leave her hometown. When she receives the opportunity to do it, Sue finds herself unable to leave her best friend, Belle.
4. Homestay (2018)
Homestay is an adaptation of the Japanese Novel 'Colorful' (1998). Going through this journey for truth will be an emotional rollercoaster. A soul gets 100 days to solve the secret behind the suicide of a boy, Min, whose body gets bestowed upon him. The prize for solving this mystery would be a chance to live again.
5. Die Tomorrow (2017)
This masterpiece is created by taking inspiration from real-life news headlines. In this engaging story, some people are living their last day on earth. Indie is the man behind this slow burn that tries to unearth the meaning of life and death. You might enjoy this masterpiece at all costs.
6. Back To The 90s (2015)
Kong, the only child, witnesses his parents in a quarrel. He returns to the 1990s in this emotional state to meet his father when he was a child. He saw his father's and mother's affection and stepped in to aid their quarrels. He inadvertently falls in love with a woman who falls in love with Kong's father. This time travel story throws us on a rollercoaster of emotions.
7. The Teacher's Diary (2014)
This Thai drama plot revolves around the life of an unemployed instructor who gets a position as a teacher in a rural school. He finds a diary written by the previous teacher, a lady who gets expelled for declining to have her diary removed. He develops feelings for the author and makes notes of them. After he departs, she reads his messages and develops mutual understanding. This Thai drama depicts how love may happen even through thoughts and words.
8. Sunset At Chaophraya (2013)
Sunset at Chaophraya got inspired by the Thai novel Koo Kam (1969). This version of the story stays connected to the original tragedy. The story is about an unlikely couple who falls in love in the wrong place at the wrong time. A Japanese imperial officer, Kobori, who is a part of the troop invading Siam, falls in love with a Siamese woman who holds an antagonism towards the Japanese.
9. Home (2012)
Home is a Thai drama movie by Chookiat Sakveerakul. This movie got divided into three parts, featuring different characters, with the third part connecting them all. This movie is also a personal plot of the director's memories, which gives an emotional touch to the story.
10. Dear Galileo (2009)
Dear Galileo has become one of the most discussed films that deals with coming-of-age issues. The story talks about one of the few touched topics of Thi immigrants in a foreign land. Two best friends take on a trip off to Paris, Venice, and London t escape the realities of adulthood.
