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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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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