It's a thai
It’s undeniable that Filipinos continue to be infatuated with Korean dramas. But another country has been steadily winning Pinoy hearts, with its incredibly cheesy but heartwarming shows as well as entertaining horror films.
Thai series and movies have been steadily gaining a following among Pinoys. And while original Filipino films have also become popular on Netflix—just check Through Night and Day, with Paolo Contis and Alessandra de Rossi, which although made in 2018 has recently been among the most watched films on the streaming platform—Filipino viewers have been consuming Thai dramas (and comedies and horror) a lot. After all, great stories can come from anywhere and be loved by everyone everywhere.
Here’s a quick guide to must-see Thai content on Netflix.
Girl from Nowhere
Stars: ChichaAmatayakul, ThanawetchSiriwattanakul, PajareeNantarat
Genre: Thriller, anthology series
A mysterious, clever girl named Nanno transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn.
The Maid
Stars: Ploy Sornarin, TheerapatSajakul, SavikaChaiyadej
Genre: Horror film
In a haunted mansion, a new maid with a vendetta uncovers her employers’ secrets and encounters supernatural inhabitants.
2gether: The Series
Stars: MetawinOpas-iamkajorn, VachirawitChiva-aree
Genre: Romantic comedy series
To evade an admirer, a college student plays up a relationship with a pretend boyfriend until the act turns to reality. This Thai boys love or BL shows is adapted from JittiRain’s novel.
Premieres July 30
The Stranded
Stars: PapangkornLerkchaleampote, ChayanitChansangavej, ChutavuthPattarakampol
Genre: Mystery, suspense, series
Trapped on an island destroyed by a tsunami, the students of an elite school try to hold on to hope. But mysterious forces seem to work against them.
Tootsies & The Fake
Stars: Araya A. Hargate, PaopetchCharoensook, Thongkanthom Thongchai
Genre: Comedy
After knocking a celebrity unconscious before a huge job, a bumbling pack of pals tries to avoid a lawsuit by replacing her with a look-alike.