List of Thai films
This is an incomplete, chronological list of films produced in the Cinema of Thailand.
Many older films from Thailand have been lost.
For an alphabetical listing, see Category:Thai films.
1923–1949
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 1923 |
| Miss Suwanna of Siam | Henry MacRae | | Drama | First feature film made in Thailand. |
| 1927 |
| Chok Sawng Chun (Double Luck) | | | | First all-Thai feature film.' |
| 1933 |
| Romance in Mekong River (湄江情浪) | U.S. Hollywood director | Mr. Yuen Siu-Kit(元少傑), Ms. Woo Siu-Kwan, Ms. Lee Lai-Lin (李麗蓮), Mr. Anonymous, Ms. Lily Wu (伍莉莉), Ms. Lam Wai Fong (林蕙芳), Ms. Purple Jasmine (紫素馨), Ms. White Coral (白珊瑚) | Romance film | Bangkok produced Cantonese musical film. |
| 1940 |
| King of the White Elephant | Sunh Vasudhara | Renu Kritayakon,
Suvat Nilsen | Historical drama | English-language feature, and the oldest complete Thai film in still in existence. |
| 1949 |
| Phanthaay Norasingh (Oarsman Norasingh) | Bhanu Yukol | | Drama | Cinematography by Rattana Pestonji |
1950s
1960s
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 1961 |
| Banthuek Rak Pimchawee (Love Diary of Pimchawee) | | Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat | Romance | First Mitr-Petchara film. |
| Phrae Dum (Black Silk) | Rattana Pestonji | Ratanavadi Ratanabhand,
Senee Wisaneesarn,
Tom Wisawachart | Drama | Entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival |
| Roong Petch (Diamond Rainbow) | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Ruean Phae (Houseboat) | Bhanubandhu Yugala | Maria Jang,
So Asanajinda,
Chaiya Suriyan,
Jinfong | Drama | |
| 1962 |
| Skao Duen | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| 1963 |
| Chao Insee (The Eagle) | Datchani | Mitr Chaibancha, Phitsamai Wilaisak | Action | |
| Gao Mungkohn (Nine Dragons) | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Ngam-Ngon | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Saming Sao | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Singh lae Singh (The Lion vs The Lion) | | Mitr Chaibancha,
Sombat Metanee,
Petchara Chaowarat | | |
| Singh Sang Pa | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Tawan Lang Lued (Blood of the Sun) | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| 1964 |
| Namtaan Mai Waan (Sugar Is Not Sweet) | Rattana Pestonji | Sombat Metanee,
Metta Rungrattana | Drama | |
| Ngern Ngern Ngern (Money, Money, Money) | | Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat | Musical comedy | Remade in 1985. |
| 1966 |
| Phet Tat Phet (Operation Bangkok) | Vichit Kounavudhi,
Khunawut Phankham,
Prakob Kaewprasert | Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat | Action | |
| Suek Bang Rajan (The Battle of Bang Rajan) | | Sombat Metanee | Action drama | Sombat won "Golden Doll" award for best actor. |
| 1967 |
| 7 Phrakan | Charlie Intharavichit | Mitr Chaibancha | Action | |
| Top Secret | Vichit Kounavudhi | Mitr Chaibancha, Sombat Metanee | | |
| 1968 |
| Pet Noi (The Duckling) | Phanuphan | Suthisa Phathanut | Drama | |
1970s
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 1970 |
| Insee Thong (Golden Eagle) | Mitr Chaibancha | Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat | Action | Mitr Chaibancha was killed while filming a stunt for the final scene. |
| Khun Suk (The Warrior) | | Sombat Metanee | Action | |
| Mae Ya Nang | | Mitr Chaibancha, Phitsamai Wilaisak, Sopha Sathaphon | Drama | |
| Monrak luk thung (Thai: มนต์รักลูกทุ่ง, or Magical Love of the Countryside) | Rungsri Tassanapuk | Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat | Musical comedy | |
| Narok Tarutao (Tarutao, Devil's Island) | | Sombat Metanee | Action | |
| 1971 |
| Ai Tui (Mr. Tui) | Dokdin Kanyamarn | Sombat Metanee, Petchara Chaowarat | Musical comedy | |
| Man Ma Kap Khwam Mued (Out of the Darkness) | Chatrichalerm Yukol | Sorapong Chatree | Science fiction | Chatrichalerm's debut feature and the first Thai science-fiction film. |
| 1973 |
| Dr. Karn (Khao Chue Karn) | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | Drama | |
| Maimee Kamtob Jak Sawan (There’s No Answer from Heaven) | | | | |
| Nai Suan Rak (Love Garden) | Ruj Ronaphop | | | |
| Petchakat Rak (Killer of Romance) | | | | |
| 1974 |
| The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. the Monster Army | Sompote Sands
Shohei Tôjô | Ko Kaeoduendee | | |
| Choompae | | Sombat Metanee | Action | |
| The Colonel (Mai Rak Pen Pan To) | Chatrichalerm Yukol | Ron Rittichai | Action | |
| Hotel Angel | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | Drama | |
| Tipchang | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| 1975 |
| Dangerous Modelling | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | | |
| Last Love (Kaum Rak Krang Suthai) | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | Drama | |
| Nuk Leng Tewada (The Holy Hoodlum) | | Sombat Metanee | Action | |
| The Violent Breed (Thewada Doen Din) | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | | |
| 1976 |
| Angel Who Walks on the Ground | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | | |
| Magnum Killers | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Sao 5 (Saturday Five) | Winit Phakdiwichit | Sorapong Chatree | Action | |
| S.T.A.B. | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Wai Onlawon | Piak Poster | | Drama | |
| 1977 |
| Louie | | Sombat Metanee | | |
| Plae Chow (The Scar) | Cherd Songsri | Sorapong Chatree, Nantana Ngaograjang | Drama | |
| Taxi Driver (Citizen I) | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | Drama | |
| Tongpan | | | Docu-drama | Was banned in Thailand on its initial release. |
| Yeh Nuat Sua (Operation Black Panther) | Sombat Metanee | Sombat Metanee | Action | |
| 1978 |
| First Wife (Mia Luang) | Vichit Kounavudhi | | Drama | |
| Karma | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | | |
| 1979 |
| The Adventure of Sud Sakorn | Payute Ngaokrachang | | Animation/Fantasy | First Thai animated feature. |
| Phra Rod Meree | | Ampha Phusith, Toon Hirunyatrub, Supansa Nuerngpirom | Romance/Action/Fantasy | |
| Mountain People (Khon Phukao) | Vichit Kounavudhi | | Drama | |
1980s
1990s
2000s
2000
2001
2002
2003
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2003 |
| The Adventure of Iron Pussy (Hua Jai Tor Ra Nong) | Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Michael Shaowanasai | Michael Shaowanasai, Krissada Terrence | Musical Action Comedy | Only in Limited Theaters. |
| Angulimala | Suthep Tanniratana | Nopachai Jayanama | Fantasy drama | Entered into the 26th Moscow International Film Festival |
| Buppah Rahtree (Rahtree: Flower of the Night) | Yuthlert Sippapak | | Horror comedy drama | |
| Butterfly in Grey (Khang Paed) | Sananjit Bangsapan | | Drama | |
| Cheerleader Queens | Poj Arnon | | | |
| Fake (film) | Thanakorn Pongsuwan | | Romance | |
| Fan Chan (My Girl) | Vitcha Gojiew, Songyos Sugmakanan, Nithiwat Tharathorn, Witthaya Thongyooyong, Adisorn Trisirikasem, Komgrit Triwimol | Charlie Trairat, Focus Jirakul | Comedy drama | |
| February | Yuthlert Sippapak | | Drama | |
| Last Life in the Universe (Ruang rak noi nid mahasan) | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Tadanobu Asano | Comedy drama | |
| Last Love | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | Romance | Remake of 1975 film, also by Chatrichalerm. |
| OK Baytong | Nonzee Nimibutr | | Comedy drama | |
| Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior | Prachya Pinkaew | Tony Jaa | Martial arts | |
| One Night Husband) | Pimpaka Towira | Nicole Theriault, Siriyakorn Pukkavesh | Drama | |
| Sayew | Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, Kiat Songsanant | Pimpaporn Leenutapong | Comedy drama | |
| The Iron Ladies 2 (Satree lek 2) | Youngyooth Thongkonthun | | Comedy | |
| Sung horn (Omen) | Thammarak Kamuttmanoch | | Drama | |
| Tawipop (The Siam Renaissance) | Surapong Pinijkhar | | Romance | |
| Tropical Malady (Sud Pralad) | Apichatpong Weerasethakul | Sakda Kaewbuadee, Banlop Lomnoi | Romance drama | Won the Jury Prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, the first Thai film to be in the main competition at Cannes. |
2004
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2004 |
| Ai-Fak (The Judgement) | Pantham Thongsangl | Pitisak Yaowananon | Drama | Based on novel by Chart Korbjitti. |
| Art of the Devil (Khon Len Khong) | Tanit Jitnukul | Arisa Wills, Supakson Chaimongkol, Krongthong Rachatawan, Tin Settachoke, Somchai Satuthum, Isara Ochakul, Nirut Sutchart, Krittayod Thimnate | Horror | |
| (Bangkok Loco) Tawan Young Wan Yoo | Krissada Terrence | Krissada Terrence | Musical comedy | |
| Beautiful Boxer | Ekachai Uekrongtham | Asanee Suwan | Drama | Biography of transsexual boxer Nong Thoom. |
| The Bodyguard | Petchtai Wongkamlao | Petchtai Wongkamlao | Action comedy | |
| Citizen Dog | Wisit Sasanatieng | | Comedy drama | |
| Garuda |
Monthon Arayangkoon |
Somram Teppitak, Sara Legge |
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| The Eye 2 | The Pang Brothers | | Horror | |
| Kerd ma lui (Born to Fight) | Panna Rittikrai | Dan Chupong | Martial arts | |
| Hom rong (The Overture) | Ittisoontorn Vichailak | Anuchit Sapanpong | Musical drama | Official selection for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. |
| The Letter (Jod mai rak) | Pa-oon Chantornsiri | Anne Thongprasom | Romance drama | Remake of 1997 South Korean film, Pyeon ji. |
| The Sisters (Pee Chong Air) | Tiwa Moeithaisong | | | |
| Pisaj (Evil) | Chukiat Sakweerakul | Pumwaree Yodkamol | Horror | |
| Sai Lor Fah (Pattaya Maniac) | Yuthlert Sippapak | Choosak Eamsuk | Comedy drama | |
| Sars Wars (Khun krabii hiiroh) | Taweewat Wantha | Supakorn Kitsuwon, Suthep Po-ngam | Science fiction comedy | |
| Shutter | Banjong Pisonthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom | Ananda Everingham | Horror | |
| The Sin (Choo) | Ong-Art Singlumpong | Sorapong Chatree, Helen Nima, Nirut Saosudchart, Andy Tangkaprasert | Thriller | |
| Zee-Oui | Buranee Rachjaibun, Nida Suthat Na Ayutthaya | | Thriller | |
2005
2006
2007
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2007 |
| Alone | Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom | Marsha Wattanapanich | Horror thriller | |
| Fighting Beat | Piti Jaturaphat | | Action | |
| Bangkok Love Story | Poj Arnon | | Drama | |
| Bedside Detective | Komgrit Treewimol | | Romantic comedy | |
| Body (Body Sop 19) | Paween Purikitpanya | | Horror | |
| The Bodyguard 2 | Petchtai Wongkamlao | Petchtai Wongkamlao | Action comedy | |
| Final Score | Soraya Nagasuwan | | Documentary | |
| Ghost Station | Yuthlert Sippapak | | Comedy horror | |
| Haunting Me (Hor Taew Tak) | Poj Arnon | | Comedy horror | |
| The Haunted Drum | | Woranut Wongsawan | | Horror Drama | |
| In Country Melody (Isam Samawang) | Note Chern-Yim | | Musical comedy | |
| The Life of Buddha | | | Drama | Release expected on December 5; would be the third feature-length animated film in Thai cinema history. |
| The Love of Siam | Chukiat Sakveerakul | Mario Maurer, Witwisit Hiranyawongkul | Romantic drama | |
| King Naresuan | Chatrichalerm Yukol | | Historical drama | Trilogy of films. |
| Kung Fu Tootsie | Jaturong Mokjok | Sittichai Pabchompoo, Pokchut Tiumchai | Comedy | |
| Lullabye Before I Wake | Nate Pantumsinchai | Dean Shelton, Maiara Walsh | Romantic drama | Screened only at Lido Theaters. |
| Ma Mha | Pantham Thongsangl | | Comedy drama | First Thai live-action film with an all-animal cast. |
| Me ... Myself | Pongpat Wachirabunjong | Ananda Everingham | Romantic drama | Directorial debut by actor Pongpat. |
| Muay Thai Chaiya | Kongkiat Khomsiri | Akara Amarttayakul, Thawatchai Penpakdee, Sonthaya Chitmanee | Muay Thai boxing drama | Premiered as closing film at 2007 Bangkok International Film Festival. |
| Nong Teng kon maha hia | Pongsak Pongsuwan, Choosak Iamsuk | Pongsak Pongsuwan, Choosak Iamsuk | Comedy | |
| Opapatika | Thanakorn Pongsuwan | Pongpat Wachirabanjong, Leo Putt, Somchai Kemklad, Chakrit Yaemnam, Ray MacDonald, Athip Nana, Nirut Sirijanya, Khemapsorn Sirisukka | Fantasy | |
| Pleasure Factory | Ekachai Uekrongtham | Yang Kuei-mei, Ananda Everingham | Drama | Premiered at 2007 Cannes Film Festival, official selection, Un Certain Regard, Singaporean co-production |
| Ploy | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | Lalita Panyopas | Drama | Premiered at Director's Fortnight at 2007 Cannes Film Festival, had to be re-edited for release in Thailand because of censorship concerns about the sex scenes. |
| Ponglang Amazing Theater (Ponglang Sading Lumsing Sai Na) | Rerkchai Paungpetch | Ponglang Sa-on | Comedy-horror | Released November 29. |
| Seven Days to Leave My Wife (Yang Ngai Gaw Rak) | Torpong Tunkamhang | | Comedy drama | |
| Sick Nurses (Suay Laak Sai) | Piraphan Laoyont, Thatsaporn Siriwat | | Horror comedy | |
| The Screen at Kamchanod (Phee Jang Nang) | Songsak Mongkolthong | Achita Pramotch Na Ayuthaya, Pakramai Potrananda, Namo Tongkumnerd | Horror | Based on a true story. Released December 5. |
| The Sperm (Asujaak) | Taweewat Wantha | Leo Putt | Science fiction | |
| Spiritual World (Winyarn Loke Khon Tai) | | | Horror | |
| Syndromes and a Century | Apichatpong Weerasethakul | Nantarat Sawaddikul, Jaruchai Iamaram, Sophon Pukanok, Jenjira Pongpas | Romantic drama | Premiered at the 2006 Venice Film Festival. Withdrawn from 2007 release in Thailand by director, due to cuts requested by Board of Censors. |
| VDO Clip | Pakphum Wonjinda | | Slasher horror | |
| Vow of Death | | | Comedy horror | |
2008
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2008 |
| 4bia (See Prang) | Youngyooth Thongkonthun, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom, and Paween Purikitpanya | Laila Boonyasak, Maneerat Kham-uan, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Witawat Singlampong, Pongsatorn Jongwilat | Horror | |
| The 8th Day | | | Thriller | |
| Art of the Devil 3 | Ronin Team | Napakpapha Nakprasitte, Supakorn Kitsuwon | Horror | |
| Busaba Bold and Beautiful | | Supakorn Kitsuwon, Suvanant Kongying | Comedy | |
| Chocolate | Prachya Pinkaew | Nitcharee Wismitanant | Martial arts | Debut film for Nitcharee. |
| First Flight | Tanit Jitnukul | Sornram Teppitak | Historical drama | Based on the formation of the Royal Thai Air Force. |
| Ghost-in-Law (Saphai Breu... Aw Aw) | Tanit Jitnukul, Seree Phongnithi | | Comedy horror | |
| The Ghost and Master Bo | | Jaturong Jokmok | Comedy horror | |
| The Happiness of Kati | | | Drama | Based on S.E.A. Write Award-winning novel by Ngarmpun Vejjajiva. |
| Happy Birthday | Pongpat Wachirabunjong | | Romantic drama | |
| Handle Me With Care (Kod) | Kongdej Jaturanrasamee | Kiatkamol Lata, Supaksorn Chaimongkol | |
| Hormones (Pid Term Yai Huajai Wawun) | Songyos Sugmakanan | Charlie Trairat, Focus Jirakul | Romantic comedy | |
| Mum Deaw | | Petchtai Wongkamlao | Comedy | |
| Nak | | Petchtai Wongkamlao (voice) | Animated adventure | Adaptation of Mae Nak, ghost story of the Thai folklore. |
| Ong Bak 2 | Tony Jaa | Tony Jaa | Martial arts | Directorial debut by Tony Jaa. |
| Queens of Langkasuka | Nonzee Nimibutr | Dan Chupong, Ananda Everingham | Historical fantasy | Written by two-time S.E.A. Write Award winner Win Lyovarin. |
| Salad Ta Diaw | Tanit Jitnukul | Narawan Techaratanaprasert | Action comedy | |
| Siyama: Village of Warriors | Preecha Songsakul | | Historical fantasy-action | |
| Soi Cowboy | Thomas Clay | Nicolas Bro, Pimwalee Thampanyasan | Drama | |
| Soul's Code | | Nattakorn Devakula | Crime thriller-horror | |
| Valentine (Kris ka Ja) | | Chakrit Yamnam | Comedy | |
| Where the Miracle Happens | Siripakorn Wongchariyawat | Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya | Drama | Acting debut of Princess Ubolratana. |
| Woh Mah Ba Maha Sanook | Bunjong Sinthanamongkolkul | Anuwat Tarapan | comedy | |
2009
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2009 |
| Fireball (film) | Thanakorn Pongsuwan | Preeti Barameeanat, Khanutra Chuchuaysuwan, Kumpanat Oungsoongnern | Action | |
| Best of Times | Yongyoot Thongkongtoon | Arak Amornsupasiri, Yarinda Bunnag, Krissana Sreadthatamrong, Sansanee Wattananukul | Romantic drama | Thailand's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film |
| Rahtree Reborn | Yuthlert Sippapak | Mario Maurer, Laila Boonyasak | Horror comedy | |
| Khan Kluay 2 | | | Animation | |
| Mundane History | Anocha Suwichakornpong | Phakpoom Surapongsanuruk, Arkaney Cherkam, Paramej Noiam, Anchana Ponpitakthepkijo | Drama | Won the Tiger Award at the 2010 International Film Festival Rotterdam.[1] |
| Power Kids | Krissanapong Rachata | Johnny Nguyen, Nanthawut Boonrubsub, Sasisa Jindamanee | Action film | |
| My Ex | Piyapan Choopetch | Shahkrit Yamnarm, Wanida Termthanaporn, Nawadee Mokkhawesa | Horror | |
| Nymph | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | | | Competing in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival |
| Phobia 2 | | | Horror | |
| Bangkok Traffic Love Story | Adisorn Tresirikasem | Cris Horwang, Theeradej Wongpuapan, Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha | Romantic comedy | |
| Meat Grinder | Tiwa Moeithaisong | | | |
| Secret Sunday | Pen-Ek Ratanaruang | James Alexander, Siraphun Wattanjinda | Horror film | |
2010
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2010 |
| Bangkok Knockout | Panna Rittikrai | Jonathon Siminoe | | |
| Edge of the Empire | Nirattisai Kaljareuk | Ad Carabao, Alisa Sontirod, Arnut Rapanit | Historical epic | |
| Eternity | Bhandevanov Devakula | Ananda Everingham, Laila Boonyasak, Teerapong Liaorakwong | Romance | |
| First Love | Puttipong Pormsaka Na-Sakonnakorn, Wasin Pokpong | Mario Maurer, Fern Pimchanok Leuwisedpaiboon | Comedy, Romance | "Laugh Category Uminchu Prize Grand Prix" - 2011 (3rd) Okinawa International Movie Festival - March 18–27, 2011 |
| The Intruder | Thanadol Nualsuth, Thammanoon Sakulboonthanom | Akara Amarttayakul, Kwankao Svetamaia, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk | Horror | [2] |
| Hello Stranger | Banjong Pisanthanakun | Chantavit Dhanasevi, Nuengthida Sophon | Romantic comedy | |
| My Ex 2 : Haunted Lover | Piyapan Choopetch | | Horror | |
| Ong Bak 3 | Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai | Tony Jaa, Dan Chupong, Kessarin Ektawatkul | Martial arts | |
| The Red Eagle | Wisit Sasanatieng | Ananda Everingham, Yarinda Bunnag, Pornwut Sarasin | Superhero film | [3] |
| Secret Sunday | Saranyu Jiralaksanakul | | Horror | |
| Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives | Apichatpong Weerasethakul | | | Won the Palme d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival |
| The Vanquisher | Manop Udomdej | Sopita Sribanchuen, Kessarin Ektawatkul, Pete Thongchua | Action | |
| Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya | Nopporn Watin | Seigi Ozeki, Sorapong Chatree, Winai Kraibutr | Action | |
| Yes or No | Sarasawadee Wongsompetch | Sucharat Manaying, Supanart Jitalleela | | |
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2011
2012
2013
| Title |
Director |
Actors |
Genre |
Notes |
| 2013 |
| A Stranger in Paradise | Corrado Boccia | Stuart Townsend, Jan Yousagoon, Varintorn Yaroojjanont | Thriller | |
| Long Weekend | Taweewat Wantha | Natpassara Adulyamethasiri, Acharanat Ariyaritwikol, Chinawut Indracusin, Sean Jindachot, Kitlapat Korasudraiwon, Butsarin Yokpraipan, Sheranut Yusananda | Horror | |
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2015
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