This is an incomplete, chronological list of films produced in the cinema of Thailand. Many older films from Thailand have been lost.
For an alphabetical listing, see :Category:Thai films.
1923–1949 Title Director Actors Genre Notes 1923 Miss Suwanna of Siam Henry MacRae Sa-ngiam Navisthira, Yom Mongkhonnat, Mongkhon Sumonnat Drama First feature film made in Thailand. 1927Chok Sawng Chun (Double Luck) First all-Thai feature film. 1933Romance in Mekong River (湄江情浪) U.S. Hollywood directorMr. Yuen Siu-Kit(元少傑), Ms. Woo Siu-Kwan, Ms. Lee Lai-Lin (李麗蓮), Mr. Anonymous, Ms. Lily Wu (伍莉莉), Ms. Lam Wai Fong (林蕙芳), Ms. Purple Jasmine (紫素馨), Ms. White Coral (白珊瑚)Romance film Bangkok produced Cantonese musical film. 1940King of the White ElephantSunh Vasudhara Renu Kritayakon,Suvat Nilsen Historical drama English-language feature, and the oldest complete Thai film in still in existence.1949Phanthaay Norasingh (Oarsman Norasingh) Bhanu Yukol Drama Cinematography by Rattana Pestonji
1950s Title Director Actors Genre Notes 1951 Took-gata jaa (Dear Dolly) Rattana Pestonji 1954 Santi-Weena Tawee na BangchangDramaWon awards at Asia Pacific Film Festival. 1955Chuafah Din Salai (Dying Forever) Tawee na Bangchang Chana Sriubon, Ngamta Suphaphongs, Hem Sukasem, Prachuap LukgamdiDrama 1957 Rong ram narok (Country Hotel)Rattana PestonjiPrachuap Lukgamdi,Chana Sriubon,Sarinthip Siriwan Comedy drama 1958Chat Sua (Tiger Instinct)Prateb GomonpisMitr ChaibanchaActionMitr's debut.Sawan Meud (Dark Heaven)Rattana PestonjiSutape Wongkamheng,Seubneung Kanpai Drama
1960s Title Director Actors Genre Notes 1961Phrae Dum (Black Silk)Rattana PestonjiRatanavadi Ratanabhand,Senee Wisaneesarn,Tom Wisawachart DramaEntered into the 11th Berlin International Film FestivalRoong Petch (Diamond Rainbow) Sombat Metanee, Rattanaporn Intharakamhaeng Ruean Phae (Houseboat) Bhanubandhu Yugala Maria Jang, So Asanajinda, Chaiya Suriyan, JinfongDramaThe Earth I LoveChaluay SrirattanaPrachap, Amara Asavanont, Thanthat VibhatayothinRomantic drama 1962Banthuek Rak Pimchawee (Love Diary of Pimchawee)Siri SirichindaMitr Chaibancha, Petchara ChaowaratRomanceFirst Mitr-Petchara film.Skao Duen Sombat Metanee 1963Gao Mungkohn (Nine Dragons) Sombat Metanee Ngam-Ngon Sombat Metanee Saming Sao Sombat Metanee Pirattiya AyawaPattawa RangkweeGolong PalawangSombat MetaneeSingh Sang Pa Sombat Metanee 1964Tawan Lang Lued (Blood of the Sun) Sombat Metanee Namtaan Mai Waan (Sugar Is Not Sweet)Rattana PestonjiSombat Metanee,Metta Rungrattana DramaNgern Ngern Ngern (Money, Money, Money) Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara ChaowaratMusical comedyRemade in 1985.Singh lae Singh (The Lion vs The Lion)Mitr Chaibancha, Sombat Metanee, Petchara Chaowarat 1966Phet Tat Phet (Operation Bangkok)Vichit Kounavudhi,Khunawut Phankham, Prakob KaewprasertMitr Chaibancha, Petchara ChaowaratActionSuek Bang Rajan (The Battle of Bang Rajan)Suphan PramphanSombat MetaneeAction dramaSombat won "Golden Doll" award for best actor. 19677 PhrakanCharlie IntharavichitMitr ChaibanchaActionTop Secret Vichit Kounavudhi Mitr Chaibancha, Sombat Metanee 1968Chao Insee (The Eagle)DatchaniMitr Chaibancha, Phitsamai WilaisakActionPet Noi (The Duckling)PhanuphanSuthisa PhathanutDrama
1970s Title Director Actors Genre Notes 1970 Insee Thong (Golden Eagle) Mitr Chaibancha Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat Action Mitr Chaibancha was killed while filming a stunt for the final scene. Khun Suk (The Warrior) Sombat Metanee Action Mae Ya Nang Mitr Chaibancha, Phitsamai Wilaisak, Sopha Sathaphon Drama Monrak luk thung (, or Magical Love of the Countryside) Rungsri Tassanapuk Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat Musical comedy Narok Tarutao (Tarutao, Devil's Island) Sombat Metanee Action 1971 Ai Tui (Mr. Tui) Dokdin Kanyamarn Sombat Metanee, Petchara Chaowarat Musical comedy Man Ma Kap Khwam Mued (Out of the Darkness) Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree, Naiyana Cheewanan Science fiction Chatrichalerm's debut feature and the first Thai science-fiction film. 1973 Dr. Karn (Khao Chue Karn) Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree Drama Maimee Kamtob Jak Sawan (There’s No Answer from Heaven) Sombat Metanee, Aranya Namwong Nai Suan Rak (Love Garden) Ruj Ronaphop Petchakat Rak (Killer of Romance) Tah TienSompote SandsSombat Metanee, Supak Likitkul 1974 The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. the Monster Army Sompote SandsShohei Tôjô Ko Kaeoduendee Jumborg Ace & GiantSompote SandsChaiya Suriyan, Aranya Namwong, Sipeuak, Sri Suriya Choompae Sombat Metanee Action The Colonel (Mai Rak Pen Pan To) Chatrichalerm Yukol Ron Rittichai Action Hotel Angel Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree, Viyada Umarin Drama Tipchang Sombat Metanee Bride of Happiness (A.K.A. The Magical Bride)Saenyakorn-Porn PairojSombat MetaneeComedy/Romance 1975 Dangerous Modelling Chatrichalerm Yukol Hanuman and the Five RidersSompote SandsYodchai Meksuwan, Thanyarat Lohanan, Akiji Kobayashi Last Love (Kaum Rak Krang Suthai) Chatrichalerm Yukol Drama Nuk Leng Tewada (The Holy Hoodlum) Sombat Metanee Action The Violent Breed (Thewada Doen Din) Chatrichalerm Yukol 1976 Angel Who Walks on the Ground Chatrichalerm Yukol Magnum Killers Sombat Metanee Sao 5 (Saturday Five) Winit Phakdiwichit Sorapong Chatree Action S.T.A.B. Chalong Pakdivijit Sombat Metanee, Greg Morris Wai Onlawon Piak PosterPhairot Sangwaribut, Lalana Sulawan Drama 1977 Louie Sombat Metanee Plae Chow (The Scar) Cherd Songsri Sorapong Chatree, Nantana Ngaograjang Drama Taxi Driver (Citizen I) Chatrichalerm Yukol Drama Tongpan Docu-drama Was banned in Thailand on its initial release.CheckmateChai NimitchotinaiKrung Sriwilai, Sorapong ChatriAction/Crime Yeh Nuat Sua (Operation Black Panther) Sombat Metanee Sombat Metanee Action 1978 First Wife (Mia Luang) Vichit Kounavudhi Drama Karma Chatrichalerm Yukol Dong YenCharan Promrangsi Sombat Metanee Aranya Namwong 1979 The Adventure of Sud Sakorn Payute Ngaokrachang Animation/Fantasy First Thai animated feature. Phra Rod Meree Ampha Phusith, Toon Hirunyatrub, Supansa Nuerngpirom Romance/Action/Fantasy Mountain People (Khon Phukao) Vichit Kounavudhi Drama
1980s Title Director Actors Genre Notes 1980 Golden Triangle Sombat Metanee Action Ka Kee Nerramitr Sorapong Chatree, Ampha Poosith Fantasy/Drama Luang ta Permphol CheyaroonLor Tok Entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival Siang Sueng Thi San Sai (Banjo on the Sandbar) Ban Saksri Sombat Metanee Drama The Yellowing of the Sky (Before the Storm) Chatrichalerm Yukol Nong Tak Ya HeroesPornchai SiriratpanyaSombat Metanee Piyamas Monyakul Wannee Preeda Manop Asawathep, Lak Aphichat, Rit Luecha, Singha MilinthrasaiActionA Pair Of Thieves (A.K.A. Couple Of Thieves)Chai MeekunsutSorapong ChatriActionSang Theulan Pang Ya AspangwaPornchai SiriratpanyaPongkai MiyulteeDrama 1982 If You Still Love Chatrichalerm Yukol Drama King Of GunsWisan SantisuchaSombat MetaneeAction Angkor: Cambodia Express Lek Kitiparaporn Robert Walker, Jr. Drama Son of the Northeast (Look Isan) Vichit Kounavudhi Drama 1983 Gunman (Meu Peun) Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree Drama 1984 Detective, Section 123 Chatrichalerm Yukol Crime drama Freedom of Taxi Driver (Citizen II) Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree Drama The Story of Nampoo Euthana Mukdasanit 1985 Butterfly and Flowers Euthana Mukdasanit Suriya Yaowasang, Wasana Pholyiam Her Name is Boonrawd Vichit Kounavudhi Drama Magic LizardSompote SandsLor Tok, Der Doksadao, Hiew Fah, Si TaoAction 1986 Somsee Chatrichalerm Yukol 1987 The Elephant Keeper (Khon Liang Chang) Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree Drama 1988
1990s Title Director Actors Genre Notes 1990 Song for Chao Phya Chatrichalerm Yukol Sorapong Chatree Drama Kon Phan DuAction 1991 Powder Road Chatrichalerm Yukol Drama Rolling StoneSomching SrisupapMos PatiparnThe Dumb Die Fast, The Smart Die SlowManop UdomdejSurasak Wongthai, Angkana Timdee, Kajornsak Rattananissai, Manop AsawatapThriller 1992 The Magic Show (Rawng Tah Laep Plaep) Prachya Pinkaew Tat Na Takuatung, Bawriboon Chanreuang Drama 1993 Salween (Gunman II) Chatrichalerm Yukol Siricoup Metanee Drama 1994 Blackbirds at Bangpleng Niratisai Kanjareuk Science fiction Muen and Rid Cherd Songsri Jintara Sukaphat, Santisuk Promsiri Romantic drama Once Upon a Time...This Morning Bhandit Rittakol Santisuk Promsiri, Chintara Sukapatana Drama Film Studio: Five Star Production 1995 Romantic Blue Somchai Kemglad Drama 1996 Dangerous Years Nopphorn Wathin Chanit Yaisamer, Karen Klongtrudrok Drama Daughter (Sia Dai) Chatrichalerm Yukol Nusara Prawanna, Johnny Anfone Drama Sunset at Chao Phraya Euthana Mukdasanit Bird McIntyre Drama 1997 Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters (2499 Antapan Krong Muang) Nonzee Nimibutr Jesdaporn Pholdee Drama Debut film by Nonzee. Daughter 2 (Sia Dai 2) Chatrichalerm Yukol Marisa Anita, Sorapong Chatree Drama Thailand's selection for Best Foreign Language Film. Fun Bar Karaoke Pen-Ek Ratanaruang Ray MacDonald Crime comedy Film Studio: Five Star Production Debut film by Pen-Ek; premiered at Berlin Film Festival. Ta fa likit (Who Is Running?) Oxide Pang Drama Thailand's selection for Best Foreign Language Film in 1998. 1998"Crime King" (Suea Jone Phan Suea) Tanit Jitnukul Amphol Lumpoon, Dom Hetrakul, Art Supawatt Purdy, Supakorn Kitsuwon Action/Adventure Based on True StoryDestiny Upside Down (Thai: คนป่วนสายฟ้า; khon puan sai fa)Udom UdomrojShahkrit Yamnam, Jessadaporn Pholdee, Sonia Couling, Billy OganComedy DramaFilm Studio: Five Star ProductionFah Wych Kaosayananda Drama O Negative (Rak awk baep mai dai) Pinyo Roothum Ray MacDonald, Chakrit Yamnam, Tata YoungDrama 1999 6ixtynin9 Pen-Ek Ratanaruang Lalita Panyopas Crime drama Thailand's selection for Best Foreign Language Film. Bangkok Dangerous The Pang Brothers Crime drama Hong Kong-Thailand co-production, debut film by the Pangs. Nang Nak Nonzee Nimibutr Intira Jaroenpura Horror
2000s
2000 Title Director Actors Genre Notes 2000 Bang Rajan Thanit Jitnukul Winai Kraibutr War "Presented by Oliver Stone" in US. Fah Talai Jone (Tears of the Black Tiger) Wisit Sasanatieng Chartchai Ngamsan Western Film Studio: Five Star Production Director's debut feature; first Thai film at Cannes. The Iron Ladies (Satree lek) Youngyooth Thongkonthun Jesdaporn Pholdee Comedy Mysterious Object at Noon (Dokfa nai meuman) Apichatpong Weerasethakul Art film Director's debut feature.
2001 Title Director Actors Genre Notes 2001 Bangkok Haunted Oxide Pang Chun, Pisut Praesangeam Horror Body Jumper Haeman Chatemee Horror Goal Club Kittikorn Liasirikun Drama Jan Dara (Thai: จันดารา)Nonzee Nimibutr Suwinit Panjamawat, Christy Chung, Eakarat Sarsukh, Kanchit Thamthong, Santisuk Promsiri, Wipawee Charoenpura, Patharawarin Timkul, Wanlapa Promnaul, Jenjira Pongpas, Thana Komentiti, Sukanya Kongkawong, Sasithorn Panichnok, Nam-Nguen Boonnak, Niwat Pibulsiri, Pornprom Saibour Drama romance Jan Dara is a trilogy with:
Jan Dara (2001) Jan Dara: The Beginning (2012) Jan Dara: The Finale (2013) Khang Lang Pap (Behind the Painting) Cherd Songsri Drama Killer Tattoo Yuthlert Sippapak Suthep Po-ngam Action comedy Kwan Riam Dulyasit NiyomgulSutthakorn Santithawat Pakkaramai PotrananNinnart Sinchai Romance Mae biaSomching SrisuparpNapakpapha Nakprasitte, Akara AmarttayakulHorror romance Monrak Transistor Pen-Ek Ratanaruang Supakorn Kitsuwon Comedy drama Som and Bank: Bangkok for Sale Oxide Pang Drama Suriyothai Chatrichalerm Yukol Historical drama Re-edited for US release by Francis Ford Coppola
2002