Thai movies with English subtitles, available on DVD is the theme of this site. And by default, Thai movies with Chinese subtitles, are also covered. As, Thai movies with English subtitles, invariably also have Chinese subtitles.
This is because whilst Thai movies may be shown in Bangkok cinemas with English subtitles, extremely few movies released on DVD include the subtitles.
When movies run their season in Thailand, many are re-licensed to other Asian movie distributors, who re-issue them with both English, Chinese and quite often Spanish subtitles.
Such re-licensed DVDs may not be sold in Thailand, - much to the annoyance of Thai DVD vendors.
Every movie featured on Best Thai Movies is available with English subtitles, and in many cases, Chinese subtitles. Comparative pricing from a range of vendors, is a feature of each profile.
"Best Thai Movies" does not claim to feature "the best" Thai movies, as such, - but, the best available with English subtitles. Movies that well regarded external reviewers have dismissed, are not included.
You must decide for yourself from the reviews provided, whether a movie has sufficient recommendation to warrant your interest.
Best Thai Movies website has no association or any arrangement with any of the vendors mentioned on this site. No commissions are received from any of the vendors mentioned, and vendors are unaware of links made to their sites.
The purpose of this site is merely to point readers to movies available, on the one site, saving them the need to spend hours looking for movies, which they might not come across in their own searches. Some readers would nototherwise know where to, or how to search out what is available on the Net.
Note: Text that is green in colour, is an indication of a live link. Click on these links to cross over to vendors, reviewers, actor profiles, etc.
This site has in excess of 1000 outbound links which are checked weekly. In the event of broken links, new links are established within 12 hours.
Note:- This site is best viewed on Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome due to Internet Explorer 7 not displaying YouTube embeds for the movies profiled, and site navigation may appear confused. It is also very slow.
If your browser is working correctly, you should see a YouTube video screen to the right of nearly every movie profiled.
To ensure you are not viewing an outdated cached version of this site, you can refresh your browser, by:-
Holding down the shift key and clicking the refresh/reload toolbar button, if using Firefox.
Holding down the control key and pressing the F5 key, if using Internet Explorer.
Some YouTube video links on this site may not include English subtitles, this is because no English subtitled video for the particular movie has been uploaded to YouTube.
However, every movie profiled on this site, whether or not there is a YouTube video, is available with English subtitles.
"Best Thai Movies" utilizes the uploads of other YouTube contributors for it's profiles.
Hopefully you will bookmark this site for quick reference should you wish to check on site additions. And whilst you are here, the opportunity is taken to introduce you to a Meta Search Engine called All Plus which not only searches Google, - but also the search engines Ask, Bing/MSN and Yahoo, at the same time.
Bookmark All Plus and make it your search engine of choice. You will discover much more on the Net, than what Google alone finds, or has given a low ranking to.
About Sub Titles - DVD Players - World DVD Zones
Please bear in mind that unless you have a DVD player which is capable of playing both PAL & NTSC formats for all world zones, you will need to make sure your intended purchase is encoded for your particular world zone.
VCDs are video compact discs. A movie is accommodated on a 2 disc set. A movie on VCD is always cheaper than a DVD, but the quality is just as good. VCDs can play on virtually any DVD player, in the world. However, before selecting a VCD option, ensure it has subtitles.
Americans, Canadians - and anyone else for that matter, can buy 2 models of Philips DVD player for $55.99 & $62.99, which will play all zone movies from around the world at Amazon
Even less expensive at $39.95 is a player from CineEast.com, with some excellent features. All of the players have dual voltages, enabling them to be used anywhere. [9/2009]
Your TV set should also be capable of playing NTSC and PAL formats for attached video devices. Most modern TV sets have this capability.
If you do not have a DVD player that plays both NTSC and Pal formats for all world zones, you will need to check the DVD format details on their descriptions before you order.
Region 1 - US & Canada
Region 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
Region 3 - South Korea,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, & other S.E. Asia countries
Region 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Latin America incl. Mexico
Region 5 - Eastern Europe, Russia, India and Africa
Region 6 - China
Region 0 - Any region can play region 0. But there may be a PAL/NTSC issue.
Most vendors will not exchange a DVD if the wrong world zone was ordered.
Note:- Whilst the cheapest DVD with English subtitles for each movie has been selected as the one featured in the vendor links provided here regardless of zone, in many instances, different zone offerings of the same DVD are also displayed.
If your zone is not shown, use the vendor's search engine to re-search the title of the movie, to display all versions they have on offer. If you have an all zones DVD player that plays both NTSC and PAL formats, you can buy any DVD advertised.
Nearly all of the DVDs at Amazon and EBay are zone 1 and will suit American and Canadian DVD buyers with standard zone 1 players.
Note:- Some vendors such as Ethaicd.com Bangkok include free international postage in their price. Note that some vendors such as Yesasia.com and DVDAsian.com only offer free postage with 3 or more DVD orders. Postage is an add on cost with most vendors, - so if postage is included, it reduces the overall cost of the DVD.
If you have a spare DVD player, you may be able to convert it into an all zone player, at no cost, according to this website.
Or, you can download free DVDXPlayer to play all region DVDs on your computer.
It is rare for an all zones player to refuse to play a DVD, suggesting "zone incompatibility". If this does happen, you can play the DVD on your computer. If you have DVD burner software, such as DVD-Cloner 7, which alters the zones on it's copies to zone 0, you will be able to play a copy immediately. DVD-Cloner 6 also removes encryption protection, enabling virtually almost every DVD to be copied.
Currency converter to convert the price of DVDs and postage into your currency.
The movies featured on this site are in no particular date of release order, but should all still be available from the vendors indicated, unless sold out.
You will find that links to EBay and Amazon will not usually take you directly to the movies profiled. This is due to their products being scattered, and pages quickly changing.You will need to use their search engines by entering the movie title and searching. However the movies will available on their sites.
Should you wish to make any comment or ask a question, feel free to email me.
Please ensure you include a meaningful subject in the subject field.
Now, on to the the movies ....
Dorm 2006
This is because whilst Thai movies may be shown in Bangkok cinemas with English subtitles, extremely few movies released on DVD include the subtitles.
When movies run their season in Thailand, many are re-licensed to other Asian movie distributors, who re-issue them with both English, Chinese and quite often Spanish subtitles.
Such re-licensed DVDs may not be sold in Thailand, - much to the annoyance of Thai DVD vendors.
Every movie featured on Best Thai Movies is available with English subtitles, and in many cases, Chinese subtitles. Comparative pricing from a range of vendors, is a feature of each profile.
"Best Thai Movies" does not claim to feature "the best" Thai movies, as such, - but, the best available with English subtitles. Movies that well regarded external reviewers have dismissed, are not included.
You must decide for yourself from the reviews provided, whether a movie has sufficient recommendation to warrant your interest.
Best Thai Movies website has no association or any arrangement with any of the vendors mentioned on this site. No commissions are received from any of the vendors mentioned, and vendors are unaware of links made to their sites.
The purpose of this site is merely to point readers to movies available, on the one site, saving them the need to spend hours looking for movies, which they might not come across in their own searches. Some readers would nototherwise know where to, or how to search out what is available on the Net.
Note: Text that is green in colour, is an indication of a live link. Click on these links to cross over to vendors, reviewers, actor profiles, etc.
This site has in excess of 1000 outbound links which are checked weekly. In the event of broken links, new links are established within 12 hours.
Note:- This site is best viewed on Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome due to Internet Explorer 7 not displaying YouTube embeds for the movies profiled, and site navigation may appear confused. It is also very slow.
If your browser is working correctly, you should see a YouTube video screen to the right of nearly every movie profiled.
To ensure you are not viewing an outdated cached version of this site, you can refresh your browser, by:-
Holding down the shift key and clicking the refresh/reload toolbar button, if using Firefox.
Holding down the control key and pressing the F5 key, if using Internet Explorer.
Some YouTube video links on this site may not include English subtitles, this is because no English subtitled video for the particular movie has been uploaded to YouTube.
However, every movie profiled on this site, whether or not there is a YouTube video, is available with English subtitles.
"Best Thai Movies" utilizes the uploads of other YouTube contributors for it's profiles.
Hopefully you will bookmark this site for quick reference should you wish to check on site additions. And whilst you are here, the opportunity is taken to introduce you to a Meta Search Engine called All Plus which not only searches Google, - but also the search engines Ask, Bing/MSN and Yahoo, at the same time.
Bookmark All Plus and make it your search engine of choice. You will discover much more on the Net, than what Google alone finds, or has given a low ranking to.
About Sub Titles - DVD Players - World DVD Zones
Please bear in mind that unless you have a DVD player which is capable of playing both PAL & NTSC formats for all world zones, you will need to make sure your intended purchase is encoded for your particular world zone.
VCDs are video compact discs. A movie is accommodated on a 2 disc set. A movie on VCD is always cheaper than a DVD, but the quality is just as good. VCDs can play on virtually any DVD player, in the world. However, before selecting a VCD option, ensure it has subtitles.
Americans, Canadians - and anyone else for that matter, can buy 2 models of Philips DVD player for $55.99 & $62.99, which will play all zone movies from around the world at Amazon
Even less expensive at $39.95 is a player from CineEast.com, with some excellent features. All of the players have dual voltages, enabling them to be used anywhere. [9/2009]
Your TV set should also be capable of playing NTSC and PAL formats for attached video devices. Most modern TV sets have this capability.
If you do not have a DVD player that plays both NTSC and Pal formats for all world zones, you will need to check the DVD format details on their descriptions before you order.
Region 1 - US & Canada
Region 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
Region 3 - South Korea,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, & other S.E. Asia countries
Region 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Latin America incl. Mexico
Region 5 - Eastern Europe, Russia, India and Africa
Region 6 - China
Region 0 - Any region can play region 0. But there may be a PAL/NTSC issue.
Most vendors will not exchange a DVD if the wrong world zone was ordered.
Note:- Whilst the cheapest DVD with English subtitles for each movie has been selected as the one featured in the vendor links provided here regardless of zone, in many instances, different zone offerings of the same DVD are also displayed.
If your zone is not shown, use the vendor's search engine to re-search the title of the movie, to display all versions they have on offer. If you have an all zones DVD player that plays both NTSC and PAL formats, you can buy any DVD advertised.
Nearly all of the DVDs at Amazon and EBay are zone 1 and will suit American and Canadian DVD buyers with standard zone 1 players.
Note:- Some vendors such as Ethaicd.com Bangkok include free international postage in their price. Note that some vendors such as Yesasia.com and DVDAsian.com only offer free postage with 3 or more DVD orders. Postage is an add on cost with most vendors, - so if postage is included, it reduces the overall cost of the DVD.
If you have a spare DVD player, you may be able to convert it into an all zone player, at no cost, according to this website.
Or, you can download free DVDXPlayer to play all region DVDs on your computer.
It is rare for an all zones player to refuse to play a DVD, suggesting "zone incompatibility". If this does happen, you can play the DVD on your computer. If you have DVD burner software, such as DVD-Cloner 7, which alters the zones on it's copies to zone 0, you will be able to play a copy immediately. DVD-Cloner 6 also removes encryption protection, enabling virtually almost every DVD to be copied.
Currency converter to convert the price of DVDs and postage into your currency.
The movies featured on this site are in no particular date of release order, but should all still be available from the vendors indicated, unless sold out.
You will find that links to EBay and Amazon will not usually take you directly to the movies profiled. This is due to their products being scattered, and pages quickly changing.You will need to use their search engines by entering the movie title and searching. However the movies will available on their sites.
Should you wish to make any comment or ask a question, feel free to email me.
Please ensure you include a meaningful subject in the subject field.
Now, on to the the movies ....
Dorm 2006
Dorm or Dek Hor 2006 is an outstanding movie and enjoys a lot of coverage on the Net, especially as torrent downloads, but there is nothing like having the actual movie on disc.
The movie stars young actor Charlie Trairat in this his 4th movie, and he is outstanding in his role as Chatree (Ton) who is sent mid term to an austere boarding school, so that his father can carry on an affair with the family maid, without Chatree being in the way.
It turns out that the school dormitory is haunted by ghosts, but in particular by the ghost of a former student "Vichien" who drowned in the school swimming pool. Charlie's co-star is Michael Sirachuch Chienthaworn , who plays the role of "Vichien".
The movie was directed by Sangyos Sugmakanan.
Now you might think this movie to be just yet another Thai ghost movie, - but you would be wrong. You will be surprised at how different this movie is, to other Thai ghost movies.
There isn't a moment of slack in this movie, every minute is captivating.
The special features, include a discussion between the Director and two critic friends, with the movie running in the background. This features runs for 105 minutes.
So there is a wealth of entertainment for less than $4 US.
Charlie Trairat won the Best Actor awards at the Golden Doll Awards, for his role.
Sirachuch Chienthaworn won the Best Supporting Actor at the Kum Chad Luek Awards.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Sensation.com $14.99 & VCD $7.99 - YesAsia.com $9.99 - DDDHouse.com $5.13 - DVDAsian.com $19.95 - EBay from $12.80 - Amazon from $3.04 [8/2009]
Dorm DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Fan Chan or My Girl
The movie stars young actor Charlie Trairat in this his 4th movie, and he is outstanding in his role as Chatree (Ton) who is sent mid term to an austere boarding school, so that his father can carry on an affair with the family maid, without Chatree being in the way.
It turns out that the school dormitory is haunted by ghosts, but in particular by the ghost of a former student "Vichien" who drowned in the school swimming pool. Charlie's co-star is Michael Sirachuch Chienthaworn , who plays the role of "Vichien".
The movie was directed by Sangyos Sugmakanan.
Now you might think this movie to be just yet another Thai ghost movie, - but you would be wrong. You will be surprised at how different this movie is, to other Thai ghost movies.
There isn't a moment of slack in this movie, every minute is captivating.
The special features, include a discussion between the Director and two critic friends, with the movie running in the background. This features runs for 105 minutes.
So there is a wealth of entertainment for less than $4 US.
Charlie Trairat won the Best Actor awards at the Golden Doll Awards, for his role.
Sirachuch Chienthaworn won the Best Supporting Actor at the Kum Chad Luek Awards.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Sensation.com $14.99 & VCD $7.99 - YesAsia.com $9.99 - DDDHouse.com $5.13 - DVDAsian.com $19.95 - EBay from $12.80 - Amazon from $3.04 [8/2009]
Dorm DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Fan Chan or My Girl
Fan Chan
Fan Chan 2003 also features Charlie Trairat of "Dorm". This was Charlie's 3rd movie and in it, his co star is Focus Jirakul.
A few years after he made "Dorm" he starred with Focus Jirakul in "Hormones" as a young teen. Unfortunately, "Hormones" is not available with English subtitles. Though I have seen mention of a Taiwan version, but have never been able to source it.
"Fan Chan" is Thailand's most loved movie. In 2003 it was the domestic box office hit, earning 140 million baht.
Charlie stars as the boy, Jeab who is the best friend of Noi Naa (Focus Jirakul).
The storyline starts with a young adult Jaeb, being invited to the wedding of his childhood sweetheart Noi Naa.
Then, the period goes back to their childhood, and the good times they had together, until the rift in their friendship, and Noi Naa and her parents moving to a distant province.
It isn't until the wedding, that they meet up again.
This movie is a MUST, - get it while you can ........
Comprehensive review
Availability - YesAsia.com at $14.99 - HKflix.com $9.95 [8/2009]
Fan Chan DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The Love of Siam 2007
A few years after he made "Dorm" he starred with Focus Jirakul in "Hormones" as a young teen. Unfortunately, "Hormones" is not available with English subtitles. Though I have seen mention of a Taiwan version, but have never been able to source it.
"Fan Chan" is Thailand's most loved movie. In 2003 it was the domestic box office hit, earning 140 million baht.
Charlie stars as the boy, Jeab who is the best friend of Noi Naa (Focus Jirakul).
The storyline starts with a young adult Jaeb, being invited to the wedding of his childhood sweetheart Noi Naa.
Then, the period goes back to their childhood, and the good times they had together, until the rift in their friendship, and Noi Naa and her parents moving to a distant province.
It isn't until the wedding, that they meet up again.
This movie is a MUST, - get it while you can ........
Comprehensive review
Availability - YesAsia.com at $14.99 - HKflix.com $9.95 [8/2009]
Fan Chan DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
The Love of Siam 2007
The Love of Siam
The Love of Siam is currently available with English subtitles as a 3 disc "Director's Cut" set, or as a single DVD.
The movie launched the career of now hot teen star, Mario Maurer. He co-stars with Witwisit Hiranyawongkul.
In 2008 Mario Maurer was again the star of his next movie "Friendship".
Mario is the son of a Thai Chinese mother and German father, hence the good looks.
The story is about two teen boys who have long been best friends, living in the suburbs of Bangkok. Mario Maurer plays the role of "Tong" and Witwisit Hiranyawongkul the role of "Mew".
Serenity is disrupted when Tong's older sister goes on a jungle trip, and becomes lost.
The shattered family moves away from the city, thus separating the two best friends.
Years later, with the boys now in their late teens, they meet up once again.
One of them is the leader of an aspiring boy band, and has an assistant who looks remarkably like the missing sister who was lost in the jungle.
The two boys must deal with their families, and social lives, as well as manage their feelings for each other.
Because of a kissing scene between the two boys, many have perceived this to be a "gay" movie. You must decide for yourself, whether to tag it as such.
The Director decided not to promote the movie as such, with the hope that a wider audience would see much more in the production than that particular issue.
This is in every way one of the best Thai movies I have seen. It is world class. The Director and all involved with this movie should be proud of it.
At times sad, - at times tender, with a semi sweet conclusion, that leaves one feeling there should have been a happier ending for both boys.
Comprehensive review
Availability - A version offered at YesAsia.com - the 3 disc "Director's Cut", with English subtitles was previously the only version available with English subtitles, until recently, when a single disc NTSC version was released, - see below.
[08/2009]
Now at DVDAsian.com $22.95 - HKflix.com $18.95 - YesAsia.com $27.99 and Amazon $27.99 - Zone 1 NTSC version primarily for the US and Canada [8/2009] This re-issue is a single DVD. This re-issue became available on October 9 [10/2009]
Also re-issued and available at Ethaicd.com Bangkok for $9.50 posted, the "August Band" 2 disc combo album titled "August Band - Thanx".
The 2 disc set, comprises a 7 track CD and a 4 track VCD with superbly edited scenes of the movie "The Love of Siam".
For those of you who have seen the movie, the VCD will flood back many fond memories of the movie. Stock delivery is spasmodic, so a short delay in supply may be experienced.
The Love of Siam DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies DVD
Friendship 2008
The movie launched the career of now hot teen star, Mario Maurer. He co-stars with Witwisit Hiranyawongkul.
In 2008 Mario Maurer was again the star of his next movie "Friendship".
Mario is the son of a Thai Chinese mother and German father, hence the good looks.
The story is about two teen boys who have long been best friends, living in the suburbs of Bangkok. Mario Maurer plays the role of "Tong" and Witwisit Hiranyawongkul the role of "Mew".
Serenity is disrupted when Tong's older sister goes on a jungle trip, and becomes lost.
The shattered family moves away from the city, thus separating the two best friends.
Years later, with the boys now in their late teens, they meet up once again.
One of them is the leader of an aspiring boy band, and has an assistant who looks remarkably like the missing sister who was lost in the jungle.
The two boys must deal with their families, and social lives, as well as manage their feelings for each other.
Because of a kissing scene between the two boys, many have perceived this to be a "gay" movie. You must decide for yourself, whether to tag it as such.
The Director decided not to promote the movie as such, with the hope that a wider audience would see much more in the production than that particular issue.
This is in every way one of the best Thai movies I have seen. It is world class. The Director and all involved with this movie should be proud of it.
At times sad, - at times tender, with a semi sweet conclusion, that leaves one feeling there should have been a happier ending for both boys.
Comprehensive review
Availability - A version offered at YesAsia.com - the 3 disc "Director's Cut", with English subtitles was previously the only version available with English subtitles, until recently, when a single disc NTSC version was released, - see below.
[08/2009]
Now at DVDAsian.com $22.95 - HKflix.com $18.95 - YesAsia.com $27.99 and Amazon $27.99 - Zone 1 NTSC version primarily for the US and Canada [8/2009] This re-issue is a single DVD. This re-issue became available on October 9 [10/2009]
Also re-issued and available at Ethaicd.com Bangkok for $9.50 posted, the "August Band" 2 disc combo album titled "August Band - Thanx".
The 2 disc set, comprises a 7 track CD and a 4 track VCD with superbly edited scenes of the movie "The Love of Siam".
For those of you who have seen the movie, the VCD will flood back many fond memories of the movie. Stock delivery is spasmodic, so a short delay in supply may be experienced.
The Love of Siam DVD with English subtitles - Best Thai Movies DVD
Friendship 2008
Friendship
Friendship 2008 was Mario Maurer's next movie, after "The Love of Siam".
This movie is a teen romance, but one should not disregard the movie because of this. It will appeal not only to a teen audience, but to those who have an interest in young people.
The Director seemed indecisive in making this movie, as to whether it would be a comedy, or a drama. So he tired to make it both, and it doesn't quite work.
Nevertheless, it is a good movie, though not a great movie.
If you managed to get hold of a copy of "The Love of Siam", you will want to see Mario Maurer in this movie too. And if you couldn't find a copy of the movie for less than $55, - here is a chance to experience teen star Mario Maurer at a much cheaper price.
The storyline starts after a film shoot, when a school class re-union is planned. When the re-union take place, the adult "Singha" played by Thai pop singer Jetrin meets up with his old school friends.
He is reminded of his first love, Mituna, who was thought by all at school to be a snob, as she seldom spoke to anyone.
But what was behind this persona, that caused her to seem to be like this? Singha tries to find out all he can about her.
The movie now goes back in time to Singha's schooldays, and Mario Maurer re-lives the days when he fell in love with Mituna.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok for $11.50 posted, EBay for $14.86 - also from Bangkok. [8/2009]
Friendship DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Shutter 2004
This movie is a teen romance, but one should not disregard the movie because of this. It will appeal not only to a teen audience, but to those who have an interest in young people.
The Director seemed indecisive in making this movie, as to whether it would be a comedy, or a drama. So he tired to make it both, and it doesn't quite work.
Nevertheless, it is a good movie, though not a great movie.
If you managed to get hold of a copy of "The Love of Siam", you will want to see Mario Maurer in this movie too. And if you couldn't find a copy of the movie for less than $55, - here is a chance to experience teen star Mario Maurer at a much cheaper price.
The storyline starts after a film shoot, when a school class re-union is planned. When the re-union take place, the adult "Singha" played by Thai pop singer Jetrin meets up with his old school friends.
He is reminded of his first love, Mituna, who was thought by all at school to be a snob, as she seldom spoke to anyone.
But what was behind this persona, that caused her to seem to be like this? Singha tries to find out all he can about her.
The movie now goes back in time to Singha's schooldays, and Mario Maurer re-lives the days when he fell in love with Mituna.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Ethaicd.com Bangkok for $11.50 posted, EBay for $14.86 - also from Bangkok. [8/2009]
Friendship DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Shutter 2004
Shutter
Shutter 2004 is the ultimate horror ghost movie Thailand has produced. It has scarred the wits out of just about everyone who has seen it. On the big screen, I can imagine cinema patrons jumping out of there seats, or covering their eyes in fright.
Along with Fan Chan, Shutter is likely to be one of the most memorable movies the country has produced.
Overseas, this particular movie has already developed cult status, and is widely available with English subtitles, though the Thai DVD release did not incorporate them.
The storyline begins with a couple "Thun" Ananda Everingham a young photographer and "Jane" Natthaweeranuch Thongmee driving a car along a street, and accidentally running down a woman who was instantly killed.
The couple become hit and run drivers, as the decide the best thing to do is leave the scene of the accident quickly.
Later Thun discovers that his photos quite mysteriously develop shadows, that he recognizes as the shape of the dead woman's face.
The couple discover a terrifying connection between the shadows and photos.
Note:- There are versions of "Shutter" on the market. I note that ethaicd.com also sells a Japanese actor version, and there seems to be an American version. Make sure the actors you see on covers are those mentioned above.
Comprehensive review
Availability - YesAsia.com $19.99 post paid - HKflix.com $11.95 - HMV HK.com $21.79 - Ebay from $6.98 - Amazon from $5.44 [8/2009]
Shutter DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Tears Of The Black Tiger 2002
Along with Fan Chan, Shutter is likely to be one of the most memorable movies the country has produced.
Overseas, this particular movie has already developed cult status, and is widely available with English subtitles, though the Thai DVD release did not incorporate them.
The storyline begins with a couple "Thun" Ananda Everingham a young photographer and "Jane" Natthaweeranuch Thongmee driving a car along a street, and accidentally running down a woman who was instantly killed.
The couple become hit and run drivers, as the decide the best thing to do is leave the scene of the accident quickly.
Later Thun discovers that his photos quite mysteriously develop shadows, that he recognizes as the shape of the dead woman's face.
The couple discover a terrifying connection between the shadows and photos.
Note:- There are versions of "Shutter" on the market. I note that ethaicd.com also sells a Japanese actor version, and there seems to be an American version. Make sure the actors you see on covers are those mentioned above.
Comprehensive review
Availability - YesAsia.com $19.99 post paid - HKflix.com $11.95 - HMV HK.com $21.79 - Ebay from $6.98 - Amazon from $5.44 [8/2009]
Shutter DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Tears Of The Black Tiger 2002
Tears Of The Black Tiger
Tears Of The Black Tiger - Fah talai jone of 2002 is one of the truly great movies from Thailand.
It is a romantic drama comedy, - yes all those genre combined, and all of those elements fit together to make one of the most enthralling Thai movies you will ever see.
It is a spoof on American western movies, and though you might think Thai cowboys an absurd proposition, this movie will change your thinking.
The visual effects are remarkable, as the Director had in mind particular colors, and pink is very prominent. Some technical wizardry in film reversal was apparently employed.
The storyline begins when "Rumpoey" Stella Malucchi sets out to meet up with her lover "Dum" Chartchai Ngamsan at a secret location. And though she waits for hours, he doesn't come. This segment is quite beautiful, and Rumpoey's pink dress shows off to full effect the coloring of the movie the Director set out to achieve.
They fight to be together, but Rumpoey's father has other ideas about that, and arranges a wedding for Rumpoey with the police chief, whom she despises.
His aim at her father's request is bring down Dum's underworld boss.
The film is truly funny and sad at the same time. Hard to imagine, but it's true.
Note: Don't wait too long to buy this movie, as it is no longer available in Thailand. The original Thai version did incorporate English subtitles.
Comprehensive review
Availability - Amazon new from $12.29 or used from $1.65 - EBay new from $18.86 used from $3.99 - YesAsia.com $26.98 - HMV HK $32.05 - HKflix.com $20.95 [8/2009]
Tears Of The Black Tiger DVDwith English subtitles - Best Thai Movies
Ong Bak 2003
It is a romantic drama comedy, - yes all those genre combined, and all of those elements fit together to make one of the most enthralling Thai movies you will ever see.
It is a spoof on American western movies, and though you might think Thai cowboys an absurd proposition, this movie will change your thinking.
The visual effects are remarkable, as the Director had in mind particular colors, and pink is very prominent. Some technical wizardry in film reversal was apparently employed.
The storyline begins when "Rumpoey" Stella Malucchi sets out to meet up with her lover "Dum" Chartchai Ngamsan at a secret location. And though she waits for hours, he doesn't come. This segment is quite beautiful, and Rumpoey's pink dress shows off to full effect the coloring of the movie the Director set out to achieve.
They fight to be together, but Rumpoey's father has other ideas about that, and arranges a wedding for Rumpoey with the police chief, whom she despises.
His aim at her father's request is bring down Dum's underworld boss.
The film is truly funny and sad at the same time. Hard to imagine, but it's true.
Note: Don't wait too long to buy this movie, as it is no longer available in Thailand. The original Thai version did incorporate English subtitles.
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Ong Bak 2003
Ong Bak
Ong Bak The Thai Warrior 2003 starred martial arts expert Tony Jaa.
This movie was released in cinema's around the world and was distributed through video shops with national language subtitles.
In 2008 "Ong Bak 2" was released, but apparently doesn't quite meet the mark of Ong Bak, - according to some reviews.
Tony Jaa stars as "Ting" a village peasant boy, who trained in Muay Thai with the local monk.
When the annual festival of the Ong Bak statue in the local temple was to take place, the monk discovers the statue has been decapitated.
When the monk and villagers consider how to recover the statue's head, Ting, who has never been to Bangkok decides to fight for the honour of the village and bring back the head.
The villagers believe the head was stolen by antiquities thieves, to be sold on the black market.
Tony Jaa displays tremendous physical prowess in this movie, that left all who saw it, gasping. And all achieved without wires, harnesses, or other aids.
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Ong Bak 2 2008
This movie was released in cinema's around the world and was distributed through video shops with national language subtitles.
In 2008 "Ong Bak 2" was released, but apparently doesn't quite meet the mark of Ong Bak, - according to some reviews.
Tony Jaa stars as "Ting" a village peasant boy, who trained in Muay Thai with the local monk.
When the annual festival of the Ong Bak statue in the local temple was to take place, the monk discovers the statue has been decapitated.
When the monk and villagers consider how to recover the statue's head, Ting, who has never been to Bangkok decides to fight for the honour of the village and bring back the head.
The villagers believe the head was stolen by antiquities thieves, to be sold on the black market.
Tony Jaa displays tremendous physical prowess in this movie, that left all who saw it, gasping. And all achieved without wires, harnesses, or other aids.
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Ong Bak 2 2008
Ong Bak2
Ong Bak 2 not only stars Tony Jaa, but this movie marks his career as a movie Director.
One would expect the movie to be a sequel to the original Ong Bak, but instead it is a prequel, set hundreds of year before in the time of the reign of King Naresuan.
Tian was born into nobility, but it was stripped away from him, when at the age of 10, lave traders killed his parents.
He is rescued and raised by a pirates guild and eventually becomes head of the clan.
His mind is set on revenge against the man who killed his parents.
The cast of this movie is large, and includes a huge herd of elephants. It is a movie of epic proportions.
Tony Jaa showcases himself as a master of a wide range of martial arts, whilst proving himself to be a promising Director. Though, the movie is not without its flaws.
It should not be confused with the movie "Tom Yum Goong" 2005 which Tony Jaa fans previously unofficially titled "Ong Bak 2".
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Jan Dara 2001
One would expect the movie to be a sequel to the original Ong Bak, but instead it is a prequel, set hundreds of year before in the time of the reign of King Naresuan.
Tian was born into nobility, but it was stripped away from him, when at the age of 10, lave traders killed his parents.
He is rescued and raised by a pirates guild and eventually becomes head of the clan.
His mind is set on revenge against the man who killed his parents.
The cast of this movie is large, and includes a huge herd of elephants. It is a movie of epic proportions.
Tony Jaa showcases himself as a master of a wide range of martial arts, whilst proving himself to be a promising Director. Though, the movie is not without its flaws.
It should not be confused with the movie "Tom Yum Goong" 2005 which Tony Jaa fans previously unofficially titled "Ong Bak 2".
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Jan Dara 2001
Jan Dara
Jan Dara 2001 was directed and co-written by Nonzee Nimibutr.
It's first screening was at the 2001Toronto Film Festival, but in Thailand it was dogged by controversy and it's breaches of the 1930 film act.
It was apparently not available in Thailand for about 3 years, and had a number of edits during that time.
There were allegations made that the teen actor of the main character "Jan Dara" Suwinit Panjamawat was under the age of 18 when the sex scenes involving him were filmed. He had to prove he was 18 before t.
This movie has an AO rating in the US and an AO rating in Australia, and was aired nationally on the SBS television network.
The story is about the birth of Jan Dara. His mother died during his birth, and his father thus hated him from the time he first laid eyes on him.
He grew up in a loveless situation, in the large compound with many servants and maids owned by his father.
The father "Khun Luang" lived a licentious life, with the compound being run as if it were a harem.
The first thing Jan Dara could remember was his father having sex in front of a portrait of his mother.
Jan Dara was treated was often beaten and treated cruelly. Frequently locked up in the "ghost room".
Despite this Jan Dara grew up with normal sexual development, but despised the way his father lived his life, and the lack of respect he had for his former wife.
Eventually he is dispossessed from the house and lives elsewhere, until three years later when his father becomes ill and Jan Dara discovers the property will become his. It is now his father needs him to look after the property, stay alive and to continue to live in the compound.
When an adult, and living back at the compound, Jan Dara finds himself becoming just like the father he despises so much.
A quote from IMDB "The sex is relentless and so relentlessly loveless. It makes the film bleak and ugly."
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Beautiful Boxer 2004
It's first screening was at the 2001Toronto Film Festival, but in Thailand it was dogged by controversy and it's breaches of the 1930 film act.
It was apparently not available in Thailand for about 3 years, and had a number of edits during that time.
There were allegations made that the teen actor of the main character "Jan Dara" Suwinit Panjamawat was under the age of 18 when the sex scenes involving him were filmed. He had to prove he was 18 before t.
This movie has an AO rating in the US and an AO rating in Australia, and was aired nationally on the SBS television network.
The story is about the birth of Jan Dara. His mother died during his birth, and his father thus hated him from the time he first laid eyes on him.
He grew up in a loveless situation, in the large compound with many servants and maids owned by his father.
The father "Khun Luang" lived a licentious life, with the compound being run as if it were a harem.
The first thing Jan Dara could remember was his father having sex in front of a portrait of his mother.
Jan Dara was treated was often beaten and treated cruelly. Frequently locked up in the "ghost room".
Despite this Jan Dara grew up with normal sexual development, but despised the way his father lived his life, and the lack of respect he had for his former wife.
Eventually he is dispossessed from the house and lives elsewhere, until three years later when his father becomes ill and Jan Dara discovers the property will become his. It is now his father needs him to look after the property, stay alive and to continue to live in the compound.
When an adult, and living back at the compound, Jan Dara finds himself becoming just like the father he despises so much.
A quote from IMDB "The sex is relentless and so relentlessly loveless. It makes the film bleak and ugly."
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Beautiful Boxer 2004
Beautiful Boxer
Beautiful Boxer 2004 was directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham.
It has been awarded 2 "Thai Oscars" and 10 other international wards.
It is based on a true story, of a transgender Muay Thai boxer, who wanted to become a woman.
Beautiful Boxer is a poignant action drama that punches straight to the heart and mind of a boy who fights like a man to become a woman.
"Nong Toom" the boxer is played by Asanee Suwan.
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Chocolate 2008
It has been awarded 2 "Thai Oscars" and 10 other international wards.
It is based on a true story, of a transgender Muay Thai boxer, who wanted to become a woman.
Beautiful Boxer is a poignant action drama that punches straight to the heart and mind of a boy who fights like a man to become a woman.
"Nong Toom" the boxer is played by Asanee Suwan.
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Chocolate 2008
Chocolate
Chocolate 2008 is another martial arts movie, but this time stars a girl martial who taught herself muay thai boxing and martial arts from watching TV, and from the muay thai bxing school next door.
The mother of the girl "Zen" and her siblings dies from cancer, and the children find a diary belonging to their mother.
They discover it lists the names of those who owe money to their mother.
The girl, played by Yanin Vismitananda sets out to collect this money using her martial arts skills.
But there are a group of names known as "group 8", who are powerful politicians. When she tries to recover money from them, they realize their reputations could be damaged. So, they decide she has to go.
Eventually she discovers her father a member of the Yakuza is behind it all.
This movie was directed by the Director of Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong.
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Buppah Rahtree - Flower Of The Night
The mother of the girl "Zen" and her siblings dies from cancer, and the children find a diary belonging to their mother.
They discover it lists the names of those who owe money to their mother.
The girl, played by Yanin Vismitananda sets out to collect this money using her martial arts skills.
But there are a group of names known as "group 8", who are powerful politicians. When she tries to recover money from them, they realize their reputations could be damaged. So, they decide she has to go.
Eventually she discovers her father a member of the Yakuza is behind it all.
This movie was directed by the Director of Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong.
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Buppah Rahtree - Flower Of The Night
Buppah Rahtree
Buppah Rahtree Flower Of The Night 2002 was a very successful, no longer available in Thailand. However it still available elsewhere.
The genre of this movie is horror/comedy. The Director had the unenviable job of trying to combine the 2 genre successfully.
The story revolves around rich kid "Ake" played by Krit Sripoomseth who is infatuated with school beauty Rahtree.
His attempts to woo Rahtree, played by Laila Boonyasak, eventually pay off, and they go away together for a heated weekend.
When they return, he tells his friends that he planned the whole thing as a bet that he could pull it off.
Rahtree discloses to Ake she is pregnant. He forces her to have an abortion, but leaves before she returns.
She suffers heavy bleeding and subsequently dies, but her body refuses to behave like a normal dead body, and she haunts the apartment, causing the landlady to seek experts to exorcise the ghost.
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Train Of The Dead 2007
The genre of this movie is horror/comedy. The Director had the unenviable job of trying to combine the 2 genre successfully.
The story revolves around rich kid "Ake" played by Krit Sripoomseth who is infatuated with school beauty Rahtree.
His attempts to woo Rahtree, played by Laila Boonyasak, eventually pay off, and they go away together for a heated weekend.
When they return, he tells his friends that he planned the whole thing as a bet that he could pull it off.
Rahtree discloses to Ake she is pregnant. He forces her to have an abortion, but leaves before she returns.
She suffers heavy bleeding and subsequently dies, but her body refuses to behave like a normal dead body, and she haunts the apartment, causing the landlady to seek experts to exorcise the ghost.
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Train Of The Dead 2007
Train Of The Dead
Train Of The Dead 2007
As the name suggests, a horror film, and a quite unusual one, too.
Some editions of this movie are out of print, but it still available in a few places. As it isn't expensive, perhaps you should get one while you can.
Synopsis -
A gang of theives flee from the police and catch a night train with Toe, an innocent guy whom they take hostage. There are many wealthy passengers on the train, so the thieves take advantage and rob the passengers.
Oddly, when the thieves rush into the bogie, all they can see is empty seats.
Toe is accused of being the one who told the passengers to escape from the train before they could be robbed.
Now, Toe has to flee before the thieves kill him. Luckily, there is an attractive girl named Ratree, who comes to save him in time.
She tells him the horrible story of the train. There's something mysterious about the train and the passengers that Toe must confront.
But this isn't any ordinary train, and its destination is out of this world. As the ghosts of the recently departed begin the journey towards final judgment, the frightened teens attempt a daring escape.
Directed by Sakhum Mathawanit - Starring Kade Tarntup, Savika Chaiyadej and "Nicky" Sura Teerakol.
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As the name suggests, a horror film, and a quite unusual one, too.
Some editions of this movie are out of print, but it still available in a few places. As it isn't expensive, perhaps you should get one while you can.
Synopsis -
A gang of theives flee from the police and catch a night train with Toe, an innocent guy whom they take hostage. There are many wealthy passengers on the train, so the thieves take advantage and rob the passengers.
Oddly, when the thieves rush into the bogie, all they can see is empty seats.
Toe is accused of being the one who told the passengers to escape from the train before they could be robbed.
Now, Toe has to flee before the thieves kill him. Luckily, there is an attractive girl named Ratree, who comes to save him in time.
She tells him the horrible story of the train. There's something mysterious about the train and the passengers that Toe must confront.
But this isn't any ordinary train, and its destination is out of this world. As the ghosts of the recently departed begin the journey towards final judgment, the frightened teens attempt a daring escape.
Directed by Sakhum Mathawanit - Starring Kade Tarntup, Savika Chaiyadej and "Nicky" Sura Teerakol.
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