As Thailand’s entertainment industry accelerates and its creative talent commands growing global attention, Netflix is scaling up its investment in Thai storytelling with its most expansive lineup to date. The 2026 slate comprises three original series, four feature films, and the platform’s first Thai documentary feature, marking a significant new chapter for local content.
The move comes amid a clear shift in audience behavior. In the past year, more than 90 percent of Netflix members in Thailand watched Thai titles, highlighting the strong domestic appetite for homegrown stories. That local enthusiasm has increasingly translated into international success. To date, 33 Thai titles have appeared in Netflix’s Global Top 10, including 17 Netflix originals from Thailand. Films and series such as Hunger, Master of the House, and the breakout hit Mad Unicorn have helped Thai content generate more than 750 million viewing hours worldwide, demonstrating that when Thai audiences champion a story, global viewers often follow.
In 2026, Netflix Thailand introduces a new brand positioning under the banner ดูไทยหนำใจที่ Netflix, which translates to enjoying Thai content to one’s heart’s content on Netflix. The initiative underscores the platform’s ambition to become the primary destination for Thai entertainment, offering a wide spectrum of original productions and licensed titles to audiences both domestically and internationally.
Malobika Banerji, Senior Director of Content for Southeast Asia at Netflix, emphasizes that the goal is to make Netflix the place where viewers can immerse themselves in stories they love, revisiting familiar favorites while discovering world class originals created by Thai talent.
Expanding Genres and Elevating Scale in 2026
The 2026 slate reflects a broadening of genres and an elevation in production scale and craft. From prestige legal dramas and psychological thrillers to action spectacles, epic period soap operas, heartfelt comedies, and investigative nonfiction, the lineup showcases the growing maturity of Thailand’s creative ecosystem.
The Series
The Evil Lawyer
Series | Coming Soon
At the forefront of the slate is The Evil Lawyer, a legal drama that delves into power, morality, and the gray areas of Thailand’s justice system. The story follows a principled young attorney who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a high ranking police officer’s son. Forced into an uneasy alliance with a notorious defense lawyer known for exploiting every legal loophole, he must navigate a system riddled with corruption to prove his innocence.
Directed by Nottapon Boonprakob, known for Mad Unicorn, the series marks his next collaboration with Netflix. The ensemble cast includes Rhatha Phongam, Nat Kitcharit, Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn, Songsit Roongnophakunsri, Phollawat Manuprasert, Two Popetorn, Paopetch Charoensook, and Sarinrat Thomas. The series is produced by underDOC Film.
Delusion
Series | Coming Soon
Shifting to a rural backdrop, Delusion unfolds as a psychological family drama. A small town school teacher races to uncover the truth when her father’s worsening dementia places him at the center of a string of murders. As old suspicions resurface and superstition intertwines with fear, the narrative examines the fragility of memory and how collective belief can distort the truth.
Directed by Chayan Laoyodtrakool and produced by Prakasit Patrathiranond, the series stars Natapohn Phornprapha, Jespipat Tilapornputt, Surasak Chaiyaat, Tom Sirani Yankittikan, August Vachiravit Paisarnkulwong, Norraphat Nakadumrongchai, Boombim Samtone, and Suttawat Settakorn.
Empress of Flames
Series | Coming Soon
Empress of Flames represents one of the most ambitious undertakings in Thai television drama. A sweeping reimagining of an iconic lakorn title, the series is mounted on an unprecedented scale, featuring expansive locations, intricate set design, and striking period costumes.
The story centers on a princess of royal blood who seeks to reclaim a throne torn from her lineage. In a kingdom defined by treachery, she sacrifices virtue for vengeance, navigating palace intrigue and shifting alliances while confronting the personal cost of power. Directed by Sivaroj Kongsakul and produced by Kulp Kaljareuk for Kantana Motion Pictures, the series stars Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul, Narilya Gulmongkolpech, and Khemanit Jamikorn.
The Films
The Red Line
Film | Premieres March 26, 2026
From the creative team behind Hunger, The Red Line tackles one of Thailand’s most pervasive modern threats: call center scams. When a group of women fall victim to a sophisticated scam operation and find little help from the authorities, they unite to investigate and reclaim control of their lives.
Directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri and executive produced by Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, the film stars Nittha Jirayungyurn, Esther Supreeleela, Chutima Maholakul, Todsapol Maisuk, Tonhon Tantivejakul, and Paowalee Pornpimon.
My Dearest Assassin
Film | Coming Soon
Blending high stakes action with emotional romance, My Dearest Assassin follows a young woman raised by a family of contract killers due to her rare blood type. Though never trained as an assassin, she is forced into battle when a vengeful enemy resurfaces. Determined to protect the one she loves and claim her freedom, she undergoes intensive training to fight alongside her found family.
Directed by Taweewat Wantha and produced in partnership with Sunwrite Moonact, the film stars Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul, Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, and Sivakorn Adulsuttikul.
The Debt Collector
Film | Coming Soon
In a dramatic departure from his romantic screen persona, Nadech Kugimiya leads The Debt Collector, a gritty action drama. He plays a former enforcer haunted by guilt after serving time in prison. Facing a terminal illness, he returns to the criminal underworld to avenge injustices inflicted on victims of illegal loan sharks, seeking redemption before time runs out.
Directed by Surapong Ploensang and produced by Jungka Studio, the film co stars Daou Pittaya Saechua and Chaiwat Thongsang.
Overacting
Film | Coming Soon
Offering a lighter tone, Overacting delivers a warm family comedy infused with exaggerated action. When a retired police officer begins slipping back into vivid memories of his crime fighting days, his aspiring actress daughter stages elaborate mock missions with her friends to shield him from perceived threats. The result is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of caregiving, imagination, and familial love.
Directed by Prueksa Amaruji and produced by Raruek Production, the cast includes Phongsak Phongsuwan, Maylada Susri, Kong Huayrai, and Gornpop Janjaroen.
Documentary Feature
Chompoo: Lost and Forgotten
Documentary Feature | Coming Soon
Netflix Thailand’s first true crime documentary, Chompoo: Lost and Forgotten, examines a missing child case that evolved into a national media spectacle. When a young girl vanished from a remote village, the police investigation captured widespread attention. As the accused became an unexpected public figure, the case transformed into a cultural phenomenon.
Directed by Nontawat Numbenchapol and co produced by Beach House Pictures and Thai Film Works, the film interrogates how criminal investigations can morph into public entertainment and explores the societal forces that drive such transformations.
Strengthening Licensed Content and Lakorn Programming
Beyond original productions, Netflix will expand its licensed Thai catalog, offering more than 600 hours of box office hits, popular local dramas, and unscripted favorites. Titles include Death Whisperer 3, Girl From Nowhere: The Reset, and The Seven Legends. The platform is also deepening its focus on lakorn, hosting its largest selection yet across prime time and evening series.
Banerji notes that expanding licensed programming not only serves viewers but also supports the broader Thai industry. By collaborating with more studios and rights holders, Netflix enables established shows to reach wider audiences while reinforcing the domestic production ecosystem.
Investing in Thailand’s Creative Future
Netflix’s commitment to Thailand extends beyond commissioning content. Between 2021 and 2024, the company invested 200 million dollars in local productions and employed more than 13,500 cast and crew across the country.
The Bangkok based team works closely with directors, writers, studios, and production partners throughout development and production, strengthening technical capabilities and on set craftsmanship. Initiatives such as Reel Life Camp and other workshops have trained more than 200 aspiring creators and 500 production professionals, expanding opportunities particularly for below the line talent.
Through partnerships with organizations such as the Creative Economy Agency, Netflix aims to contribute not only to compelling on screen storytelling but also to the sustainable growth of Thailand’s creative economy.
As Thai audiences embrace broader genres and fresh perspectives, creators are responding with bolder and more inventive ideas. Netflix’s 2026 slate signals confidence in that evolution and a continued commitment to giving Thai stories both a strong home platform and a global runway.
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