Liputan6.com, Jakarta - When people think about Asian cinema, Korean dramas, Chinese action films, Indian Bollywood, and Japanese anime often come to mind first. However, Thai movies offer hidden gems that deserve more attention, especially in the comedy category. Thai filmmakers create unique stories that blend humor with heart, romance with laughter, and everyday situations with creative twists. These films may not always get international spotlight, but they deliver genuine entertainment and emotional connections that audiences around the world can enjoy.
Here are ten Thai comedy movies that will make you laugh and feel good. Each film offers something special and memorable.
1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2010)
Nam is a plain-looking junior high school student with dark skin who falls deeply in love with Shone, the most handsome senior in school. Feeling insecure about her appearance, she decides to transform herself over the next four years. The movie follows her funny journey as she tries different ways to catch his attention through high school. Mario Maurer and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul deliver charming performances in this beloved coming-of-age romantic comedy.
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2. I Fine..Thank You Love You (2014)
Yim is a man whose ex-girlfriend left him to study in America. Determined to follow her and win her back, he realizes he cannot speak any English. He hires Pleng, an English teacher, to help him learn the language in just two months. Their lessons become hilarious as Yim struggles badly with pronunciation and grammar while Pleng uses unusual teaching methods. The film stars Suthatta Udomsilp and Sunny Suwanmethanon, whose chemistry brings warmth to this comedy about language barriers and unexpected connections.
3. Bangkok Traffic Love Story (2009)
Mei Li is a thirty-year-old woman who has never had a boyfriend and feels pressured as the last single friend in her group. After crashing her car while drunk, she is forced to use public transport and keeps encountering Loong, a night shift engineer for Bangkok's BTS Skytrain system. She tries various ways to get his attention and build a connection with him. The film uses Bangkok's famous Skytrain as the backdrop for their developing romance. Director Adisorn Tresirikasem stars Cris Horwang and Theeradej Wongpuapan in this gentle romantic comedy about finding love in the city's daily commute.
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4. Love You to Debt (2024)
Bo is a tough debt collector working in Pattaya who is asked to collect money from Im, a woman caring for her sick father. Im cannot pay the debt, so Bo makes an unusual deal - she can date him in exchange for reducing what she owes. What starts as a business arrangement slowly develops into something deeper as they spend time together. This film is a Thai remake of the Korean movie "Man in Love" and stars Vachirawit Chivaaree and Urassaya Sperbund. Director Waasuthep Ketpetch blends romance, comedy, and drama to tell this story about love and financial struggles.
5. Suckseed (2011)
Ped and Ern have been childhood friends who liked each other since elementary school, but Ern moved away to Bangkok. Years later, when Ern returns for high school, Ped's best friend Koong also falls in love with her. To help Koong impress Ern, Ped agrees to form a rock band with him, even though neither can play music well. When the talented Ern joins to help train the band, romantic tensions grow between the three friends. Directed by Chayanop Boonprakob, this musical comedy stars Jirayu La-ongmanee and Nattasha Nauljam in a story about friendship, love, and teenage dreams.
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6. ATM Errak Error (2012)
Sua and Jib are coworkers at a bank who fall in love and start dating secretly. Their company has a strict rule that couples cannot work together, so one person must resign if anyone finds out. They create elaborate schemes to hide their romance from their suspicious boss and nosy colleagues. Every day brings new challenges as they pretend to dislike each other at work while actually being a couple. Stars Chantavit Dhanasevi and Preechaya Pongthananikorn deliver perfect comic timing in this relatable workplace romantic comedy.
7. The Little Comedian (2010)
Tock comes from a famous family of Thai comedians and is named after a legendary comedian. Everyone expects him to be naturally funny, but there is one big problem - Tock cannot make anyone laugh. He struggles to earn his father's respect and live up to his family's reputation. The stress gives him acne, so he visits Dr. Ice, a dermatologist he falls in love with. She becomes the first person who actually finds him funny. Stars Chawinroj Likitchareonsakul and Paula Taylor in this touching comedy about family expectations.
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8. Brother of the Year (2018)
Jane is a responsible working woman who must let her lazy older brother Chut move into her condo after their parents relocate abroad. Chut is jobless, messy, and acts like a child despite being 32 years old. Their clashing personalities lead to constant hilarious fights about household chores, bills, and personal space. The movie explores how these very different siblings learn to understand and appreciate each other. Sunny Suwanmethanon and Urassaya Sperbund play the brother and sister with excellent chemistry that makes their relationship feel authentic.
9. Hello Stranger (2010)
A young man joins a tour group to South Korea but gets drunk on his first night and passes out outside in his hotel bathrobe. He wakes up late and misses his tour bus after a young woman demands back her winter coat that she used to cover him. Lost and left behind, he convinces her to travel together with one rule - no sharing names or personal details, staying complete strangers throughout the trip. Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, this charming romantic comedy stars Chantavit Dhanasevi and Nuengthida Sophon as two strangers exploring Korea together.
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10. OMG! Oh My Girl (2022)
Guy has been deeply in love with June since school, but their timing is never right. They become close friends, yet whenever Guy is single and ready to confess, June starts dating someone else. This frustrating pattern continues for years as they grow from students into working adults. Despite their strong connection, something always prevents them from being together at the right moment. Director Thitipong Kerdtongtawee stars Wongravee Nateetorn and Plearnpichaya Komalarajun in this romantic comedy about missed chances and bad timing in love.
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