Thai movies are known for their unique stories, distinctive culture, and ever-improving quality, including some of these movies coming out in 2024. There are many interesting and quality Thai movies. The genres available are varied, ranging from horror, drama, comedy, to family themes.
In Indonesia, these movies can generally be watched through legal streaming platforms. Thai movies are rarely shown on Indonesian TV because they contain adult content, horror scenes, and sensitive issues such as forbidden relationships or revenge.
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Recommended Best Thai Movies 2024
Here are the recommendations for the best Thai movies of 2024 that should be on your watch list!
1. Death Whisperer 2
A combination of horror and supernatural, this movie is called Death Whisperer 2. Starring Nadech Kugimiya, Junior Kajbhunditt, and Friend Peerakrit, the story takes place in Kanchanaburi in 1972. The story focuses on the mysterious death of a girl in a remote village. Since the incident, the village has been plagued with increasingly frightening terrors.
Yam, a girl from a farming family, became the next victim. Her three sisters began to experience supernatural disturbances. Her brother Yak, who had been in the army, returned home and tried to find out the origin of the disturbances.
2. How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies tells the story of M (Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul) who decides to quit school and focus on making money. His journey is not easy, but inspired by his cousin, Mui (Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul), who earned his inheritance by working casually while taking care of his parents, M is determined to follow in his footsteps.
M finally decides to quit her job to take care of her grandmother, Meng Ju, who is suffering from cancer and doesn’t have long to live. M is motivated to take care of her grandmother not out of love, but to get an inheritance worth tens of millions.
They live together, even though their relationship often doesn’t get along. However, their moments together make Meng Ju feel less lonely, and M begins to realize that there are things more valuable than money.
3. Pee Nak 4
Having successfully overcome the curse from the previous Pee Nak movie, the old crew is living peacefully. Do Min-joon (Mean Phiravich) is busy with fan meetings, while Balloon (Aim Witthawat) and First (James Bhuripat) are trying to become famous talent managers. However, beneath their normal lives, a terrifying new threat lurks.
Do Min-joon, along with Balloon and First, return to his childhood village to celebrate the Ghost Mask Festival that commemorates ancestral spirits. They vacation during the festival and Do Min-joon is also asked to help renovate the old chapel in the village.
The festival of virtue is interrupted when a mysterious man demands that Do Min-joon fulfill a promise he doesn’t remember. Do Min-joon also realizes that renovating the old chapel in his village has become difficult because all the workers always resign, unable to enter the chapel.
4. The Paradise of Thorns
The latest Thai movie, The Paradise of Thorns, is a drama thriller starring Jeff Satur, Engfa Waraha, and Seeda Puapimon. The story follows Thongkam (Jeff Satur) and Sek (Toey Pongsakorn Mettarikanon) who build a durian plantation on land inherited from Sek’s father, where Thongkam manages the finances and Sek looks after the durian trees.
Their peaceful life was disrupted after Sek had an accident. As their relationship is not officially recorded, they cannot obtain medical approval. Thongkam takes care of Sek’s paralyzed mother, but conflict arises when someone tries to gain control of Sek’s estate.
5. Love Stuck
Love Stuck tells the story of Toy (James Teeradon), a humorous man who is trapped in a time loop, always returning to the morning before New Year’s Eve. In an attempt to escape this boring cycle, he meets Vee (June Plearnpichaya), a mysterious girl with a similar fate. The two spend time over and over again looking for the perfect moments around them.
Toy and Vee’s joy was short-lived. They face trials and challenges in their respective lives. Can they overcome this endless cycle?
6. Rivulet of Universe
Trying to explore his newfound power to understand life beyond the constraints of time, Cambodian migrant Jit traveled to Phimai, Thailand. This place is believed to be the site of a legendary battle between Prince Prajit, his lover Orapim, and King Phomhath.
In this temple town, Jit meets Pim and Tat, a pair of separated young lovers. Together, the three of them are trapped in a love triangle similar to the legend.
7. Love You To Debt
Love You to Debt chronicles the life of Bo, a debt collector who is tired of his routine of conflict and violence. Played by Bright Vachirawit, Bo wants to quit his job and live a more peaceful life. His last task before retiring is to collect a debt from Im, a young girl whose role is played by Yaya Urassaya.
Im is a young woman who is trapped in debt and has to pay for her sick father’s treatment. The story takes place in a town near a famous beach in Thailand, and focuses on the romance between Im and Bo. However, their journey of love is hampered by the cruelty of Bo’s boss that they must face.
8. Breaking the Cycle
Breaking the Cycle is a Thai documentary film released in 2024. The movie depicts the political awakening in Thailand after the fall of Thanatorn, a young politician who bucked the coup cycle. Clocking in at 117 minutes, the movie is presented in Thai and comes with English subtitles.
The movie tells the story of a group of young politicians who stand up against an authoritarian constitution, inspiring hope and sparking a once-in-a-generation movement.
9. Operation Undead
Operation Undead is set during World War II, precisely in 1941 in Chumphon, Southern Thailand. The movie tells the story of the Thai army’s struggle against the Japanese invasion.
The main character, Mek, is a corporal fighting for his country. However, things take a turn when Japanese forces accidentally release zombie soldiers infected with biological weapons. Mek and his brother, Mok, who is also infected, must fight to survive in the midst of the crisis.
10. Taklee Genesis
Taklee Genesis tells the story of the Vietnam War, where the US Armed Forces established a Radio Research Station at Camp Ramasun, which was thought to be a testing ground for a teleporter called Taklee Genesis.
Stella, a single mother, returns to her hometown to care for her ailing mother. She is still haunted by the disappearance of her father that happened 30 years ago. One night, Stella receives a call from her father through an old radio, which reveals that only 30 minutes have passed for him. In order to reunite with her father, Stella must time travel and activate Taklee Genesis.
Those are the 10 best Thai movie recommendations that air in 2024 and must be included in your watch list. Happy watching!
