Next on Netflix Thailand 2026: The Widest Variety of Thai Stories, All in One Place

With Thailand's entertainment sector accelerating and its creative talent gaining global attention, Netflix is deepening its commitment to Thai storytelling with its most ambitious slate to date: three new series, four films, and Netflix's first local documentary feature.

The 2026 lineup reflects the evolution of local viewing habits and the maturing of Thailand's creative ecosystem. Last year, more than 90 percent of Netflix members in Thailand watched local content, underscoring the strong appeal and appetite for Thai stories at home.

This local connection is increasingly matched by global reach. To date, 33 Thai titles have charted in Netflix's Global Top 10, including 17 Thai Netflix originals. From Hunger and Master of the House to breakout sensation Mad Unicorn, these titles show that when Thai audiences embrace a story, global audiences often follow, with Thai content generating over 750 million viewing hours worldwide.

This year marks a new brand chapter with ดูไทยหนำใจที่ Netflix (Doo Thai Nham Jai Tee Netflix), centered on making Netflix the place where audiences can enjoy Thai entertainment to their heart's content. Through a rich mix of original productions and licensed titles, we are aiming to offer the widest variety of Thai stories to audiences at home and around the world.

"We want Netflix to be the destination where audiences can immerse themselves in all the stories they love, enjoying familiar favorites while discovering world-class originals from local creators," says Malobika Banerji, Senior Director of Content - Southeast Asia, Netflix.

What's next for Thai stories in 2026

The 2026 slate brings together our widest range of genres to date, supported by productions that reflect a new level of scale and craft - from prestige dramas and psychological thrillers to action films, epic soap dramas, heartfelt comedies, and investigative nonfiction.

At the forefront is a trio of distinctive series. The Evil Lawyer pairs an idealistic young attorney with a lawyer known for bending the rules, using the legal arena to explore power, morality and the grey spaces within Thailand's justice system. Directed by Nottapon Boonkrapob (Mad Unicorn), this marks his next collaboration with Netflix.

Shifting from the courtroom to a rural community, Delusion unfolds as a psychological family drama revolving around a daughter fighting to uncover the truth of her father, as his worsening dementia places him at the center of a spate of murders. As old suspicions resurface and superstition blends with fear, the series examines how fragile memory and collective belief can shape the truth.

Empress of Flames arrives as an ambitious reimagining of one of Thailand's most iconic lakorn titles, brought to life on an unprecedented scale. Led by a new generation of creators at original production house Kantana, the series features expansive locations, richly detailed sets and striking period costumes, anchored by an all-star ensemble cast. Bringing deeper character exploration and a richer narrative lens, it relooks a world of palace intrigue, shifting alliances and the personal cost of pursuing power, revealing new layers and perspectives never explored in past adaptations.

On the film side, The Debt Collector introduces Nadech Kugimiya in a role that moves away from his familiar romantic persona and into a grittier action space. He plays a former underground enforcer racing against a terminal illness to make right the life-shattering debts suffered by illegal loan victims.

Blending high-stakes action with a deeply emotional love story, My Dearest Assassin follows a young woman raised by a family of contract killers but never trained as one herself, until a brutal attack claims the lives of many in her found family. Hunted for her rare blood type and forced to confront an old enemy, she undergoes intensive training to fight alongside those she loves.

Next is The Red Line, from the creative team behind Hunger, which tackles one of Thailand's most pervasive modern threats: call-center scams. When a group of women fall victim to a sophisticated operation and find limited support through formal channels, they band together in search of answers.

Bringing levity to this year's titles, Overacting serves up a warm family comedy infused with intentionally exaggerated, over-the-top action from renowned comedy director Prueksa Amaruji. When an aging father slips into memories of his days as a police officer, his daughter - an aspiring actor - stages wildly choreographed "missions" with her friends to keep him safe, creating heartfelt and humorous moments that blur the line between performance and caregiving.

Rounding out the slate is Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten, Netflix Thailand's first true-crime documentary, co-produced with Singapore's Beach House Pictures and Thai Film Works. What began as a missing-child case in a remote village spiraled into a media storm that turned the accused into an unexpected public figure. The film traces how a criminal investigation became a cultural spectacle and examines the forces that propelled it.

In addition to originals, Netflix will continue to offer a strong lineup of licensed Thai titles, with over 600 hours of box office hits, popular local series and fan-favorite unscripted shows, including Death Whisperer 3, Girl From Nowhere: The Reset, and The Seven Legends. This year also brings a strengthened focus on lakorn, with Netflix set to host its largest selection yet across primetime and evening series.

"Expanding our licensed programming is also a way for us to support the broader Thai industry. By working with more studios and rights-holders, we're able to offer viewers the shows they already follow while helping these stories reach even bigger audiences," says Banerji.

Partnering to build Thailand's creative future

Netflix's commitment to Thailand is rooted in long-term partnership and investment across the creative ecosystem. Between 2021 and 2024, Netflix invested $200 million in local content and employed over 13,500 cast and crew across Thailand.

Today, Netflix continues to invest in Thailand's creative and technical talent, working closely with local studios, creators and production partners across every stage of development and production. Our team in Bangkok collaborates directly with directors, writers and crews to help deliver best-in-class work while strengthening on-set craft and production capabilities.

Through local workshops and initiatives such as Reel Life Camp, Netflix has trained more than 200 aspiring Thai creators and 500 production professionals, underlining our commitment to nurturing emerging talent and widening opportunities for below-the-line professionals. By continuing to team up with key partners such as the Creative Economy Agency, Netflix contributes not only to storytelling on screen but also to the sustainable growth of the Thai creative industry.

"Thai audiences are opening the door to more genres and perspectives, and creators are responding with ideas that are bolder and more inventive," says Banerji. "Our role is to give those stories the space, support and global runway they deserve, and we're committed to supporting this evolution in the years ahead."

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