I love watching Asian movies, whether it be Korean dramas, Japanese anime, or Thai films. There are at least 50 Thai movies I really liked, but I\u2019ve narrowed them down to the top-10 must-sees. In the next few blog posts I\u2019ll introduce to you these movies, and explain why it\u2019s so important for you to watch each \u2013 important in the sense that you are a student in Thai culture and language. As an added bonus, it\u2019s a good chance to practice your Thai and pick up a few new words. What I won\u2019t do is go over the plots or reveal any spoilers, so don\u2019t worry. I\u2019ve included links to trailers of each of the movies, but I strongly recommend skipping the trailer and trusting me that it\u2019s worth watching. Trailers spoil the film, you know?<\/p>\n
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Now, before I go into the movies, I\u2019d like to pre-empt your question about where to get these Thai movies. You can of course find them online with youtube or bittorrent software, which is the cheapest way – and perhaps even the only way – if you are not in Thailand. If you are in Thailand, you can find them in the street markets that are frequented by Thais (not by tourists). Typically these are pirated videos and will cost $2 or $3, where the high quality fakes (which look like legal copies) can cost a little more. You can also go to a mall or super store like Tesco or Siam Paragon to find legal copies of the movies, costing you about $5 and up. My personal recommendation is to ask a friend (a Thai or someone who is vacationing in Thailand) to get one or two of these movies for you as a birthday gift. Most Thai movies come with English subtitles, but not always. Make sure to ask the seller first, he\u2019ll usually know.<\/p>\n
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1. Mon Rak Transistor<\/strong><\/p>\n This to me is the number one film you should watch. It isn\u2019t the best Thai film ever, by far, however what I like about it is that it gives you a taste of what it\u2019s like to be Thai. The character goes through various moral dilemmas throughout the film, putting him into repeated bad situations. How these situations occur and the actions he takes will reveal true \u2018Thai-ness\u2019. This famous film will definitely give you the \u2018Thai experience\u2019. =)<\/p>\n