Watching foreign series dubbed in Thai is becoming increasingly popular. The advantage of dubbing is that it allows viewers to concentrate on the on-screen action without getting distracted by subtitles. Money Heist, a Spanish series, garnered international attention due to its English-dubbed version on Netflix. The dubbing effectively localized the nuances of the plot and delivered an emotional drama.
Anime
In recent years, Thai producers have expanded their scope to include foreign dramas based on foreign source material, launching local adaptations of Korean dramas like Autumn in My Heart and Fated to Love You. Thai versions of Chinese dramas such as Find Yourself and Mia 2018 also found favour among viewers. iQiyi Thailand country director Parnsuk Tongrob, known as Poppy, said that while remakes are good for the industry, they must have their own values and originality. For example, she says that modern female audiences no longer want the’silly, sweet, innocent’ type of character or the damsel in distress. They are more interested in strong female leads who are not afraid of taking risks or challenging the status quo.
Japan Anime Movie Thailand (JAM) recently released a ดูซีรี่ย์ฝรั่งพากย์ไทย trailer for the compilation film trilogy of Code Geass – Hangyaku no Lelouch – Kodo and Code Geass – Hangyaku No Lelouch – Odo. The film includes scenes not featured in the television series.
Live-Action Dramas
A group of fighters from different martial arts disciplines must join forces to avenge their kidnapped friend. A docile janitor finds the inner power of Muay Thai and must fight for his life. A transgender female boxer pursues the sport to pay for her gender reassignment surgery. Two childhood friends discover love that they never knew existed. A dubbed version of Netflix original movie Once Upon a Star is available on the streaming service. The film tells the story of a travelling cinema dubbing troupe who bring foreign movies to rural Thailand in the 1960s. Not only do they translate the dialogue for their captivated audiences, but also promote pharmaceutical products during commercial breaks.
This wholesome romantic comedy is perfect for young Thai viewers and the family audience. There is no obscene content and the story is lighthearted with cute chemistry between Sarawat and Tine. The pair start out as fake boyfriends and become true lovers.
Sci-Fi Thrillers
While K-Dramas are still some of the most popular non-English titles on Netflix, you should also keep an eye out for sci-fi thrillers from countries like Thailand. In 2021, Netflix will be releasing the Thai psychological sci-fi film Deep, directed by Sid Wisit Sasanatieng. This movie was filmed in Thailand and stars a bunch of new Thai actors. It tells the story of two scientifists that discover a mysterious object that falls in the sea and starts to kill villagers.
It combines elements of both the stupendous dinosaur epics like Jurassic Park and found-footage fake documentary movies like The Blair Witch Project. But the end result is a movie that’s a little disjointed from time to time with a series of sequences without any link. In 2D (English) at Pattaya Beach and Major; in Thai-dubbed at Big C.
Comedy
In Thailand, there are several comedy shows that will leave you in stitches. These Thai comedies showcase the wit and culture of the country. These dramas are based on folk stories and legends of the country. They often feature supernatural elements such as ghosts and spirits. Moreover, the main characters of these dramas are often in love with each other, but there is usually an antagonist who tries to prevent them from getting together.
A travelling pharma-cinema unit brings live-dubbed 16mm movies to small villages and towns around Thailand. This heartwarming drama stars Sukollawat Kanarot as Manit, Nuengthida Sophon as Ruangkhae, Jirayu La-ongmanee as Kao, and Samart Payakaroon as Uncle Man in their Netflix debuts. The plot follows a girl who struggles to make her dream of leaving her hometown come true. It also highlights the value of family and friends in our lives.
Conclusion
From romantic comedies to historical epics, there are numerous platforms that offer English-subtitled dramas for audiences across the world. Viu, Netflix, LINE TV, WeTV, GMMTV, Dailymotion, and Viki (known for their commitment to high-quality subtitles) are all popular choices.
