Netflix is on a mission-- and that is to widen its selection of Asian content, particularly with Thai original content.
And thanks to the success of Thai Cave Rescue and Girl From Nowhere, the streaming service seems convinced now is the best time to expand its selection of movies and TV shows from Thailand.
In October 2022, it announced that it will be adding a total of six original Thai content in 2023. These shows and movies will be making their way to the platform exclusively this year.
Netflix's Director of Content for Thailand, Yongyoot Thongkongtoon, reveals:
"From broad comedy to twisty thrillers, this is our most diverse lineup of titles to date in Thailand."
“While we explore class disparity in culinary film Hunger, pay homage to itinerant mobile film troupes in Mon Rak Nak Pak and follow the emotional journey of strangers pretending to be a family in Analog Squad, we also present Delete, a gripping love triangle thriller by leading production studio GDH. On top of that, we’ll be releasing a film in the Northeastern Thai dialect for the first time, with well-loved funnyman ‘Mum’ Jokmok playing a policeman who investigates whether a British man killed his Thai in-laws in the comedy The Murderer.”
Here's the Thai Original content that is in store for Netflix's viewers:
Thai Original Films for 2023
The Lost Lotteries
The official synopsis of The Lost Lotteries reads:
"A heist-comedy film about 5 losers united by a crazy mission to retrieve their 30-million-baht winning lottery tickets from a mafia gang headquartered in a firecracker factory."
This film stars Wongravee Nateetorn, Phantira Pipityakorn, Napapa Tantrakul, Somjit Jongjohor, Thanaporn Wagprayoon, and Padung SongSang. It is directed and written by Prueksa Amaruji.
The Lost Lotteries is now available to stream on Netflix since November 16, 2022.
Hunger
The official synopsis of Hunger reads:
"Aoy, a woman in her twenties, runs her family’s local stir-fried noodles restaurant in the old quarter of Bangkok. One day, she receives an invitation to leave the family business and join team ‘Hunger’, Thailand’s number one luxury Chef’s table team led by the famously ingenious, and infamously nasty, Chef Paul."
Hunger stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying (from Bad Genius), Nopachai Jayanama, and Gunn Svasti. It is directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri and written by Kongdej Jaturanrasmee.
Hunger will be coming out on Netflix in April 2023.
The Murderer
In its announcement, it was revealed that The Murderer is not yet the official title of the film. Its official synopsis reads:
"When an English man is accused of murdering his Thai in-laws, his wife is the only witness that stands between guilt and freedom."
The film stars Mum Jokmok and Eisaya Hosuwan. It is written and directed by Wisit Sasanatieng.
Its release date has not yet been announced.
Mon Rak Nak Pak
In its announcement, it was revealed that Mon Rak Nak Pak is not yet the official title of the film. Its official synopsis reads:
"Join the crew of a traveling pharma-cinema troupe as they go on the road to spread the joy of live-dubbed movies, all while overcoming difficulties, deceits, and reaching for their dreams."
The film stars Sukollawat Kanaros, Nuengthida Sophon, Jirayu La-ongmanee, and Samart Payakaroon. It is written and directed by Nonzee Nimibutr.
Its release date has not yet been announced.
Thai Original Shows for 2023
Delete
In its announcement, it was revealed that Delete is not yet the official title of the film. Its official synopsis reads:
"The story of a complicated relationship with secrets to hide, and a grim question to ponder: who do you want to delete from your life?"
The film stars Nat Kitcharit, Natara Nopparatayaporn, Sarika Sartsilpsupa, Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, and Jinjett Wattanasin. It is directed by Parkpoom Wongpoom and written by Wongpoom, Jirassaya Wongsutin, and Tossaphon Riantong.
Its release date has not yet been announced.
Analog Squad
In its announcement, it was revealed that Analog Squad is not yet the official title of the film. Its official synopsis reads:
"At the turn of the millenium, a group of misfits is hired to play the part of estranged family members in order to fill in the cracks of one broken family"
The film stars Nopachai Jayanama, Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram, Namfon Kullanut, and Wipawee Patnasiri. It is directed by Nithiwat Tharatorn and written by Tharatorn, Aummaraporn Phandintong, Chanathip Amonpiyaphong, and Sopana Chaowwiwatkul.
Its release date has not yet been announced.
You can watch the Netflix-released sizzle reel for these films and TV shows here:
We'll update this post once more information becomes available.
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