If you’re not already watching Thai dramas, you’re seriously missing out.
Thailand’s entertainment scene has exploded in recent years with bold storytelling, swoon-worthy leads, and a perfect mix of heart, humor, and high-stakes drama.
Whether you’re craving epic revenge sagas, slow-burn romances, BL brilliance, or fantasy with a twist, Thai series deliver it all—and then some.
From addictive lakorns to genre-bending Netflix gems, these shows are stylish, emotional, and totally binge-worthy.
So whether you’re a longtime stan or a curious newcomer ready to dive in, here are our picks for the top Thai dramas that prove why Thailand is a global TV powerhouse.
Enigma (Khon Mon Wet), GMM25/Prime Video (2023)
Enigma dives deep into the mysterious and the supernatural with a high school twist.
When a strange death rocks her school, Fa faces off against secrets, symbols, and a dreamy yet suspicious new teacher.
This Thai teen thriller mixes occult vibes with emotional intensity and serves it all against GMMTV’s signature glossy production.
If you love Wednesday or Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, this one’s right up your alley—but with a unique Southeast Asian folklore flair.
Bonus: it’s a tight mini-series, so you can binge the mystery in a single, intense sitting. Spooky, stylish, and totally addictive.
Faceless Love (Rak Mai Ru Na), GMM25/Prime Video (2023)
This fresh romantic drama puts a K-drama-style twist on a Thai classic: the cold CEO trope—only this time, he’s not just emotionally closed off, he’s got face blindness.
Enter our sweet and scrappy heroine, who he doesn’t recognize… but somehow keeps falling for.
Faceless Love combines emotional stakes, laugh-out-loud misunderstandings, and the kind of romantic tension that’ll have you yelling at your screen.
With an old-school feel but modern storytelling, this one’s for those who want a Thai-language series with charming leads and heart.
Man of Vengeance (Hua Jai Sila), One 31 (2019)
Revenge never looked this good. In Hua Jai Sila, a presumed-dead heir returns under a new identity to take down the people who betrayed him—especially his heartless stepmother.
With a cold exterior and hot intensity, Sila becomes both an anti-hero and heartthrob as he plays a dangerous game of love and justice.
This lakorn (Thai soap opera) became a massive hit for its gripping plot, dramatic turns, and chemistry between the leads.
If you like your romance with a side of revenge, prepare to get hooked—and maybe yell “WHY ARE YOU TRUSTING HIM?!” at least five times per episode.
Oh My Boss (Nai Kha Ya Ma Oi), GMM25 (2021)
What happens when a sweet, slightly clumsy office worker ends up in a relationship with her ridiculously handsome Japanese-Thai boss? Pure rom-com chaos.
Oh My Boss is bubbly, dramatic, and full of heart. It blends workplace antics with dreamy fantasy—because who hasn’t wished their boss was secretly a smirking heartthrob?
The show also features gorgeous international settings, plenty of swoon-worthy moments and an irresistible OTP.
A total treat for fans of office romance and daydream-worthy meet-cutes.
My Forever Sunshine (Trab Fah Mee Tawan), Channel 3 (2020)
Get ready for a rollercoaster of tears, healing, and—yes—love.
My Forever Sunshine starts off with tragedy, as a reckless rich girl loses everything and is forced to move in with a family she once wronged. What follows is a story of redemption, emotional growth, and slow-burn romance that hits right in the feels.
If you’re into drama-heavy series with emotional payoff and just the right amount of angst, this one’s a must-watch.
Plus, the chemistry between the leads? Off the charts. It’s the kind of story that hurts so good and sticks with you long after the credits roll.
Waves of Life (Khluen Chiwit), Channel 3 (2017)
This is one of the iconic Thai dramas that defined 2010s lakorns.
Waves of Life gives you revenge, trauma healing, a morally complex heroine, and a misunderstood male lead—aka the holy grail of Thai melodramas.
After a scandal and tragedy wreck her life, famous actress Jeerawat must find redemption, all while clashing with the cold, brooding lawyer who blames her for his fiancée’s death.
It’s juicy, emotional, and surprisingly deep, exploring public shaming, media scrutiny, and redemption arcs.
Bonus: Yaya Urassaya and Mark Prin have the kind of sizzling tension that makes this one unforgettable.
Blank (Toem Kham Wa Rak Long Nai Chong Wangv), NineStar Studios (2024)
Thailand finally enters the GL (girl love) drama arena with Blank, and it does not disappoint.
Set in a dystopian society where emotions are chemically suppressed, two young women begin to rediscover desire, connection, and rebellion.
With strong sci-fi vibes and a hauntingly beautiful aesthetic, Blank blends genre storytelling with tender, queer romance.
It’s bold, atmospheric, and culturally significant—the kind of show that pushes the boundaries of traditional Thai TV.
If you’re into Thai shows with a sapphic twist, Blank should be at the top of your watchlist.
Love Destiny (Bupphesanniwat), Channel 3 (2018)
Time travel, historical intrigue, and a slow-burn romance? Love Destiny delivers all that and more.
When a modern-day archaeologist is mysteriously transported back to the Ayutthaya era, she ends up inhabiting the body of a noblewoman—whose reputation is, uh, less than squeaky clean. Cue political schemes, culture shock, and a love story for the ages.
With lavish period costumes, witty dialogue, and an unexpectedly hilarious heroine, this drama became a cultural phenomenon in Thailand.
It’s like Outlander, but make it Thai, royal, and wildly charming. If you love historical romance with a time-bending twist, this one’s a must.
My Ambulance (Rak Chut Jai Nai Chukchoen), One31/LINE TV/Dimsum Asia (2019)
This drama throws a magical wrench into the medical romance genre—in the best way possible.
My Ambulance centers on a couple whose long-term love gives them literal teleportation powers (yes, really), but when that bond starts to fade, so does the magic.
Enter a handsome intern and a love triangle that’s as emotional as it is supernatural.
With a unique blend of fantasy, heartbreak, and medical drama, this show balances quirky humor with real emotional depth. Plus, the soundtrack absolutely slaps.
If you want something totally fresh that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still makes you feel, this is it.
The Crown Princess (Likhit Rak), Channel 3 (2018)
What happens when a royal falls in love with her broody, reluctant bodyguard? You get The Crown Princess—a glamorous, action-packed drama with serious fairy tale vibes.
When Princess Alice’s life is threatened, she’s sent to Thailand under protection, where sparks fly with the soldier assigned to guard her.
The tension is intense, the backdrops are breathtaking, and the slow-burn romance is the definition of swoon-worthy.
It’s equal parts political drama, royal romance, and classic opposites-attract magic.
Love at First Night (Jon Kwa Ja Dai Rak Kan), Channel 3 (2024)
If you love your rom-coms with a splash of scandal and a lot of chemistry, Love at First Night is here to steal your heart.
The setup? A one-night stand between a fiercely independent woman and a mysterious, brooding stranger turns into something much messier—and way more romantic—when they discover their lives are unexpectedly intertwined.
With modern, sexy vibes and just the right amount of emotional chaos, this Thai drama explores love, timing, and second chances.
It’s witty, fresh, and totally bingeable.
The Gifted (Nakrian Phalang Gift), One31/LINE TV (2018)
Think X-Men meets Thai high school drama, and you’ve got The Gifted.
This mind-bending series follows Pang, a seemingly average student who unexpectedly qualifies for his school’s elite “Gifted” program—where teens discover they have real-life superpowers.
But with great power comes dark secrets, shady teachers, and a chilling conspiracy bubbling beneath the school’s perfect surface.
The Gifted is thrilling, smart, and packed with social commentary about inequality, control, and the cost of greatness.
It’s perfect for fans of Stranger Things, but with a distinctly Thai twist and high-stakes storytelling that keeps you guessing ‘til the final bell rings.
Bad Romeo, Channel 3 (2022)
Star-crossed lovers, family secrets, and revenge—Bad Romeo lives up to its dramatic name.
When Kaokla returns as the brooding bad boy who’s changed everything (including his name), he’s determined to win back his childhood love, Sai Khim. But with years of misunderstandings and powerful parents standing in their way, love isn’t going to be easy—or clean.
Featuring Thai drama royalty Mario Maurer and Yaya Urassaya, Bad Romeo delivers top-tier production, emotional tension, and the kind of passionate back-and-forth that keeps you yelling at the screen.
If you’re into tortured romance and second chances, this one’s tailor-made for your watchlist.
My Dear Donovan (Donovan… Thirak), GMM25/TrueID (2022)
When an international male model gets tangled up in the life of a sweet, quirky kindergarten teacher, you know things are about to get adorably chaotic.
My Dear Donovan brings together the worlds of fashion and early childhood education (yes, really) in a rom-com that’s equal parts heart-fluttering and hilarious.
Donovan may be used to the spotlight, but his new role as a fake fiancé to Pam (with a very real heart problem) turns into a deeper connection neither expected.
With its unconventional premise and mega charm, this series is for fans of secret identity storylines with heart.
Kiss Me, True4U (2015)
A Thai adaptation of the beloved Japanese manga Itazura na Kiss, Kiss Me brings all the fluffy, swoon-worthy charm you’d expect—but with a distinctly Thai flavor.
It follows the classic tale of a bubbly, hopelessly-in-love girl and the cold, genius boy who wants nothing to do with her… until fate (and a housing mishap) forces them under the same roof.
Sure, it’s tropey—but that’s the point. The chemistry between leads Mike Angelo and Aom Sushar is off the charts, and their bickering-to-blushing journey is pure comfort TV.
46 Days (46 Wan Chan Ja Phang Ngan Wiwa), GMM25/AIS Play (2021)
Weddings, scheming, and unexpected feelings? Sign us up.
In 46 Days, a chaotic best friend teams up with a heartbroken woman to stop a wedding—and hopefully snatch the groom for herself. But of course, nothing goes according to plan.
With only 46 days to sabotage the big day, you’re in for hilarious misunderstandings, love triangles, and some surprisingly heartfelt moments.
This rom-com thrives on wild plot twists and over-the-top characters, but it’s also a clever commentary on friendship, loyalty, and chasing the wrong kind of love.
Think My Best Friend’s Wedding meets Thai drama madness—with outfits to match.
The Jungle (Game Rak Nak La Bar Lap), GMM 25 (2023)
Welcome to Rendezvous, an exclusive bar in Thong Lo where the drinks are strong and the men are emotionally unavailable.
The Jungle follows a sleek crew of seven dangerously handsome bachelors who live for the thrill of one-night stands and zero attachments.
Known as “The Jungle,” this squad plays by their own rules: no love, no promises, no strings. But when real emotions begin to creep into their carefully controlled nightlife, things get messy—fast.
Stylish, seductive, and surprisingly emotional, this drama flips the script on modern dating.
The Love Proposal, One 31/oneD (2022)
The Love Proposal delivers a full-on Thai drama trifecta: forbidden romance, sibling rivalry, and a marriage of convenience.
After a chance meeting, Treenut and Time fall hard—but Time can’t commit, haunted by his past love.
Heartbroken, Treenut agrees to marry Touch, Time’s brother, who happens to be secretly gay and desperate to protect his corporate throne.
When Time returns to find Treenut engaged to his brother, things spiral into a tangled web of secrets, blackmail, and betrayal.
With boardroom politics and bedroom drama, this series has it all. If you live for emotional chaos and juicy family feuds, this one’s pure gold.
Secret Crush on You, Channel 3 (2022)
A BL (boy love) drama full of heart, laughs, and genuine sweetness, Secret Crush on You brings major high school nostalgia.
Toh is a shy, quirky nerd with a huge crush on the popular Jao. But when Jao unexpectedly starts to notice him back, things get hilariously awkward—and super adorable.
This series leans into the fan-servicey fun of BL tropes, but adds unexpected depth, friendship, and queer joy along the way.
It’s playful, over-the-top in the best way, and brimming with secondhand embarrassment and feels.
Big Dragon, One 31 (2022)
What starts as a drunken hookup between two rivals quickly turns into something deeper (and steamier) in Big Dragon, a bold and sensual BL drama that doesn’t shy away from complicated emotions.
When Yai and Mangkorn’s one-night stand leads to blackmail, power plays, and unexpected attraction, things get intense—fast. But under the push-pull tension is a surprisingly tender story about vulnerability, sexuality, and finding love where you least expect it.
With sleek visuals, mature themes, and some unforgettable scenes, Big Dragon pushes the BL genre forward while still delivering the fan-favorite tropes we all love.
Not Me (Khao… Mai Chai Phom), GMM 25/AIS PLAY (2021 – 2022)
Not Me takes the twin-switch trope and cranks it all the way up with political rebellion, underground activism, and a whole lot of moral gray area.
When White discovers his estranged twin, Black, is in a coma after being attacked, he decides to impersonate him and infiltrate his brother’s mysterious circle of anarchist friends.
What he finds? A network of rage, resistance, and maybe even love.
This is one of GMMTV’s grittiest dramas, tackling corruption, identity, and justice with fearless storytelling.
Add in fierce chemistry between leads and a brooding aesthetic, and Not Me is a must-watch for bold, socially aware drama lovers.
Prophecy of Love (Payakorn Sorn Ruk), Channel 3 (2020)
Mystery, fate, and romance collide in Prophecy of Love, a supernatural drama that adds a psychic twist to the classic whodunit.
Rosita is a gifted fortune teller who becomes entangled in a murder investigation—and with the stoic, no-nonsense inspector who doesn’t exactly buy into her “visions.” But when her predictions start coming true, even the most skeptical minds start paying attention.
Between solving crimes and resisting romantic tension, the two leads bring the drama (and the heat).
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (F4 Thailand), GMM 25 (2021 – 2022)
It’s the classic rich-boy-meets-strong-willed-girl setup—but with a modern Thai twist.
F4 Thailand reimagines the legendary Boys Over Flowers manga with fresh energy, stunning visuals, and surprisingly deep emotional layers.
Gorya, a working-class student, ends up at an elite school ruled by four ultra-rich (and ultra-handsome) guys known as F4. What starts as bullying turns into complicated friendships, angsty romance, and fierce self-discovery.
Bright Vachirawit shines as Thyme, the fiery leader of F4 with a softening heart.
Packed with swoon-worthy moments and commentary on class, privilege, and resilience, this reboot proves that some love stories really do stand the test of time.
My Cherie Amour, Channel 3 (2024)
Set against the backdrop of Bangkok’s high society, My Cherie Amour is a swoony slow-burn romance that pairs an outspoken heiress with a reserved, principled judge.
When Wichai is assigned the awkward task of screening suitors for Anong—on behalf of his younger brother—neither expects sparks to fly. But Anong’s bold charm and Wichai’s quiet strength prove to be a magnetic mismatch.
The catch? He only sees her as a future sister-in-law.
Determined to change his mind, Anong sets out to win the heart of the one man who thinks he’s off-limits.
It’s elegance, emotional tension, and longing looks galore.
To the Moon and Back, Channel 3 (2023)
To the Moon and Back serves up sweet romance with a generous helping of found-family feels.
Dr. Purim, a brilliant but emotionally buttoned-up heart surgeon, escapes his privileged but suffocating upbringing to find peace—and secretly, joy—in baking.
Enter Matalada: a vibrant, free-spirited neighbor raised in a loving cabaret family who crashes into his quiet life (literally) after mistaking his Halloween cake for a dark omen.
What follows is a charming tale of healing, love, and two people from wildly different worlds bonding over batter and buttercream.
With heart, humor, and just a sprinkle of camp, this series is pure warm-fuzzy magic.