My favourite Thai films

Thai series and films, especially those with a ghost, sometimes do something I especially love. I'm going to need to see it a few more times before I'm able to talk coherently about it without giving too much away. Like I need an excuse for that :)

And this was a big box office hit in Thailand?!? I am so living in the wrong country.

Goofy Thai humour mixed with perfectly set up jump scare ghosts but never too scary mixed with a sweet friendship/love story, breath-taking tropical forest settings, great music and a female lead who wears glasses.

Keep watching for the behind the scenes too.

This may be my new favourite film... Looks at list. Oh right. :D :D :D Anyway, another unhurried gem. Simple story but so well told.

2nd time through. It really is perfect in its gentle, quiet, funny, heartfelt way.

Everything I love in Thai movies, and done so well. The space it gives to emotions, how unhurrid it is, the shift into its poignancy, the scenes with only the two leads. And the soundtrack.

I may have a new favourite Thai movie (part 3).

Perhaps the definitive version of a much loved classic Thai legend given how many adaptations reference it directly. It's creepy, atmospheric and a tragic love story.
Must watch for anyone who cares about Thai film. It's been very much worth returning to again and again as I learn more about Thai story-telling and the place this film holds.

Excellent comedy horror adaptation of Nang Nak. Stands alone  but you'll miss a layer of humour if you've not seen Nang Nak.

Found the three hour cut, not daunted but expected to take a break or two. By the end I did need to pee. Excellent film.

Mai Davika channeling Audrey Hepburn channeling a very feisty and sometimes outrageous gran. Funny and heartfelt.

Baifern and Nine in a low stakes comedy with some very effective serious scenes. Characters who know each other's flaws and are still devoted to each other. The  first hour wandering about takes in something like nine Asian countries. Lovely way to spend some time.

Supernatural comedy romance.

This is not a great film. It has no intention or desire to be a Great Film. It's 82 minutes of low-brow humour and loud ladyboy madness and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Mor lam soundtrack too.