8 Thai comedy movies on Netflix
If you follow pop culture in Thailand, be it Thai music, movies, or TV programs, you will be aware that Thailand offers a lot of comedy entertainment. Thai comedy films, in particular, stand out as a significant and cherished aspect of the country’s cinema.
On long vacations without plans besides staying home, watch these 8 Thai comedy movies on Netflix to brighten up your days with laughter and amusement.
1. สิ่งเล็กๆ ที่เรียกว่ารัก (Crazy Little Called Love) — a love story of two students
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Unlike other romance movies that revolve around drama and overly sentimental plots, this movie will have you hooked on its comedy scenes while following the cute love journey between the main characters, Num and P’Chon.
For some context, Num is a middle school student who has a crush on a senior student, P’Chon. Due to her unattractive looks, she tries to change herself to get attention from P’ Chon, with help from her lovely friends. However, she faces more difficulty as P’Chon is a hot student in school with other girls vying for his attention. The ending will leave you feeling touched – watch it to see how it unfolds.
It is one of the greatest Thai films that many Thais will recommend you to watch. With its love story in a school setting, you can expect a trip down memory lane that can evoke nostalgia for your own puppy love from your school years.
Watch Crazy Little Things Called Love on Netflix.
2. I Fine…Thank You…Love You — a laugh-out-loud journey with an English tutor and her pupil
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Low proficiency in English is an issue in Thailand, and the language barrier can lead to unpleasant incidents. I Fine…Thank You…Love You addresses this concern and uses it as a main plot point.
After being dumped by his Japanese girlfriend, Yim decides to learn English with Pleng, an English tutor, in the hope of making up with his girlfriend, who’s in America. As they spend time together, they develop good feelings for each other.
Watch I Fine…Thank You…Love You on Netflix.
3. หลวงพี่เท่ง (The Holy Man) — a young monk tries to restore faith in Buddhism in a village
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If you’re looking for a Buddhism-related movie that’s also humorous, give The Holy Man a watch. The movie depicts the story of a reformed gangster who becomes a monk and moves to live in a temple, in a village where people have lost faith in Buddhism and thus turned to black magic. The monk tries to restore their faith in Buddhism and help them live a better way of life.
The movie offers a mix of humour, spirituality, and heartwarming moments. You will enjoy it while also gaining insights into the Buddhist aspects of Thai society. That said, the movie focuses on humour more than meaningful content, so prepare your energy for a laughter-filled experience.
Note that the movie has three sequels, all of which are available on Netflix.
Watch The Holy Man on Netflix.
4. แหยม ยโสธร (Hello Yasothorn) — written by a leading Thai comedian
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Set in a rural area, the film brings you back to 1967 and immerses you in the hilarious tale of two couples in Yasothorn.
Briefly, the movie portrays Yam, a caring farmer, and his complex relationship with the maid Joei. This storyline runs alongside the sweet love between Tong – Yam’s cousin – and Soy. Yam dislikes Joei due to her homely appearance, but Joei consistently pursues him. While Tong and Soy have a good relationship, they are intervened by Dok Toh, who is Soy’s aunt.
For those who are fans of the romance-comedy genre, this is a fun and humorous watch with three sequels .
Watch Hello Yasothorn on Netflix.
5. ตั๊ดสู้ฟุด (Kung Fu Tootsie) — enjoy gangster characters infused with humour
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If you’ve watched mafia-themed Hong Kong movies such as Internal Affairs, you’ll be familiar with how the plots are intensely thrilling, always revolving around fighting and killing. However, Kung Fu Tootsie takes the trope and adds a humorous spin to it.
The film focuses on three mafia gangs waging war against each other. It all begins with Ah Tao, who lost his hand while fighting his rivals. Ah Kun, one of the gang’s members, has to find Ah Tao’s long-lost twin, Ah Tien, to strengthen their gang.
However, it turns out Ah Tien is a homosexual and not cut out to lead the gang. But as he has to step up to the plate, Ah Tien tries his best to act manly so that he can take on the role of the leader of his parents’ gang and allows himself to love Pei Pei, who is a daughter of a rival gang.
This action-comedy movie is a laugh riot from start to finish.
Watch Kung Fu Tootsie on Netflix.
6. หอแต๋วแตก (Oh My Ghost) — a ghost film that’ll make laugh non-stop
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Do ghost movies scare you? If yes, don’t worry as this movie will tickle your funny bone instead. Oh My Ghost is unlike other scary ghost movies as it’s a comedy that features a group of transgender people fighting against a ghost in a male dormitory.
Three transgender people, aka katoey in Thai, move to a new dormitory and have to deal with two spirits who have been dead for a long time in that place. The movie presents many Thai LGBT words, swear words, as well as Thai-style LGBT aspects that will make you burst into laughter the whole time.
There are eight sequels to this movie; however, only four are available on Netflix. Personally, the continuation of the story might not matter as much as its humour, so it’s fine not to watch all eight.
Watch Oh My Ghost on Netflix.
7. บอดี้การ์ดหน้าเหลี่ยม (The Bodyguard) — entertaining and laughable fighting scenes
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The Bodyguard is an acclaimed classic action-comedy movie that will keep you laughing non-stop with its hilarious action scenes.
Wong Kum, a bodyguard to the wealthiest man in Asia, fails to protect his employer and gets fired by his son. Despite being fired, Wong Kum is working to make up for his mistake by tackling the goons who come after the son.
The story is simple and filled with plenty of jokes, making it a perfect comedy movie to watch with friends if you’re looking for some laughter. Thanks to its popularity, the movie made a second sequel in 2007.
Watch The Bodyguard on Netflix.
8. 7 ประจัญบาน (Heaven’s Seven) — 7 soldiers and their dangerous mission
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Let’s end the list with Heaven’s Seven, a famous action-comedy war-themed movie released in 2002. It portrays seven mercenaries who are hired to steal a truck that’s loaded with chemical weapons, which the G.I. intends to use to attack Vietnamese troops. This marks the start of an adventure for the seven mercenaries as they have to deal with the G.I.
Get ready to break out into laughter as you witness this movie’s funny scenes and jokes unfold.
Watch Heaven’s Seven on Netflix.
Laugh along with these Thai comedy films
If you’re a fan of Thai movies, we recommend watching these comedy movies that will leave you and your buddies in stitches from laughing too hard. The films reflect Thai humour, as well as the culture and wit of the Thai people. Feel free to share this article with your friends.
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