What a bumper year for Thai drama 2021 was: With bags of thrills, spills, heartbreak, and more romance than ever before, this list of top drama series titles from Thailand’s finest producers, directors, and stars will have you coming back for more... Check it out now!

BEST THAI DRAMAS of 2021

For as long as he can remember, Aue (Kidakarn Chatkaewmanee) has dreamt of becoming The Chef Master champion. A truly talented chef, Aue has worked tirelessly to make his dream come true. But no matter how much work he puts in, no matter how good his dishes are, he always seems to come in second. Convinced there’s something important out there that he just keeps missing, Aue is determined to figure out what that “something” is.&nbsp;

Completely wrapped up in his quest to find that missing piece, Aue loses focus on his work and it shows. Turning his attention elsewhere, Aue’s cooking stagnates, his skills losing their finely honed edge. With his professional career slowly falling apart around him, Aue is on the verge of giving up; but everything changes the day Aek walks into his life. An ordinary delivery boy with an extraordinary talent, Aek (Siwat Jumlongkul) brings with him everything Aue needs to succeed and more.&nbsp;

Inspired by his newfound friend, Aue rises up to the challenges before him, happy to have Aek by his side. But even with Aek beside him, will Aue be able to overcome the obstacles that stand between him and his dreams?

Adapted from the novel, “Grab a Bite” by Sammon, “Bite Me” is a 2021 romantic drama directed by David Bigander.

Bite Me

❤️ Love Bites Team 🌶️

Channel 3

The genius behind the famous video game, “Better World,” Nisa’s (Sushar Manaying) father has dedicated his life to making the game the best in the world. Opting to walk her own path, rather than follow in her father’s footsteps, Nisa is now a successful young surgeon who has little to do with her father’s game. But when her father mysteriously goes missing, it’s up to Nisa to cross over into the world of video games in order to find him.&nbsp;

Using a pair of VR glasses her father had hidden away, Nisa finds herself crossing quite literally into “Better World” to search for her father. As she searches, she frequently crosses paths with Akin (Sutthirak Subvijitra), a mysterious young hero who is on a quest of his own. Realizing Nisa is not from this world, Akin follows her into the real world and is shocked by what he finds. But the shocking reality of his existence is only the beginning. Learning there are forces both outside and inside the game, trying to take over “Better World”, Nisa and Akin must team up to save both Akin and the world in which he lives.

Brought together by fate, Nisa and Akin cross between worlds in a fight to save that which they love most. Will they find a way to save “Better World” and live “happily ever after” or is their story destined to end in tragedy?

A love story that reaches across time and space, “Switch On” is a 2021 fantasy romance drama produced by Century UU Co., Ltd.

Switch On

Team Better World

LINE TV

In the course of life, many people experience tragedies and heartbreak. While some learn to come to terms with these moments of devastation, others do not. No matter which path a person takes in life, each and every one of them can agree that in that moment, they were forever changed. Among those who have suffered incredible heartbreak is Sky (Chinnathan Rojrawee Thanakun), a young boy who recently lost his father. With best friend Paper (Thanayut Thakoonauttaya) beside him, Sky learns to cope with the tragic loss of his father and over time, their lifelong friendship develops into something more. Unfortunately, there are others in life who aren’t so lucky.

Having once given his heart to someone he believed would love him forever, Jeno (Kantheephop Sirorattanaphanit) has since learned to keep himself closed off from those around him. Having been attacked by the one he once loved more than anything or anyone else in the world, Jeno has given up on love entirely. Seeing the potential in the wounded young man, Chris (Tanawin Duangnate), an acquaintance of Jeno’s, attempts to get him to open up again; but convincing Jeno to let go of the wounds of his past is a lot easier said than done.

Attempting to navigate the tricky waters of love and friendship, these four young men learn a number of valuable life lessons. But what will it take for them to realize that even when things don’t go right the first time, it’s okay to get up and try again?

A story of life, love, and second chances, “Second Chance” is a 2021 romantic drama.

Second Chance

SECOND CHANCE TEAM

A young, beautiful, and carefree woman named Ploypailin (Fang Dhanantorn Neerasingh) hailing from a rich publishing family has fond memories of her once-podgy childhood friend and secret first love Kevin (played by Pae Arak Amornsupasiri). But when Ploypailin’s family business hits the rocks and eventually goes bankrupt, she experiences hardship and her once radiant beauty begins to fade.

Ploypailin becomes an intern at a fashion magazine where Kevin has risen to become a handsome senior editor, but also convinces her attractive female friend Randa (Malinee Adelaide Coates) to pose as her – and meet him for a “reunion,” in a desperate attempt to reignite the spark between them. Things get messy when Ploypailin is assigned to work as an intern to her childhood friend – who berates her for her clumsiness, totally unaware of her true identity. When the female lead’s female friend starts to fall for the man she is supposed to be duping, unbridled chaos threatens to break loose – compounded by the fact that a male co-worker in the office Tula (Nat Kitcharit) appears to be falling for the female lead!

This drama series is based on the South Korean drama series “She Was Pretty.”
 
“Me Always You” is a 2021 Thai drama series that was directed by Yanyong Kuruangkura and Thanika Janjasda.

Me Always You

L❤️ve Never Change Team

GMM One

Having grown up in Chuen Chiva, Lookpat (Wannarot Sonthichai) is well aware that the people of her hometown are entirely dependent on the local resort for their livelihood. So when things at the resort begin to take a downward turn, Lookpat comes up with an ingenious plan to save them all. Making up a story about a frog ghost living in Chuen Chiva, Lookpat spreads the story everywhere she goes, until it eventually becomes a part of local legend. Intrigued by this frog legend, people come to visit from far and wide, though it would seem some have motives more sinister than others.

A cold-hearted businessman, Kin (Yuke Songpaisan) is one of many, drawn to Chuen Chiva by the legend of the frog; but his intentions are far from innocent. With plans to turn the small community into a high-end luxury resort, Kin sets out to expose the legend for what it really is: a scam and a hoax. Unfortunately for him, an unexpected accident leaves him stranded in Chuen Chiva with no memories whatsoever. Feeling sorry for the amnesiac man stranded her in hometown, Lookpat takes him in and happily nurses him back to health. As the two draw closer, feelings between them naturally begin to develop but their happiness is woefully short-lived.&nbsp;

With his memories suddenly returned, Kin’s anger, over what he believes to be Lookpat’s lies, knows no bounds. Determined to take away everything Lookpat holds dear, Kin sets out to do just that. Will Lookpat be able to appease Kin’s wrath and save her people before it’s too late?

Adapted from the original Taiwanese drama of the same name, “The Prince Who Turns into a Frog” is a 2021 romantic comedy drama directed by Peerapol Kirdjareun.

The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (TH)

 🧚The Enchanted Team 🧚‍♂️ 

PPTV

Head of the sales department at a high-profile shoe company, Pim (Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen) is a savvy and successful businesswoman who, at thirty, has achieved what many others will only ever achieve in their dreams. With a successful career and a healthy work/life balance, Pim has everything a person could want; yet, that still doesn’t seem to be enough for her well-meaning parents. Believing Pim is the perfect age for marriage, her parents are constantly pushing her to find someone nice and settle down. The problem is, Pim just isn’t interested, especially not when friends and family alike keep pushing her towards her best friend, Pon (Arak Amornsupasiri).

Friends for as long as either can remember, Pon has been the one person who has always been there for Pim, and she for him. A constant in each other’s lives, Pim can’t imagine life without Pon but, despite everything, she just can’t see him as anything other than a friend. With family pressure rising, Pim and Pon make a bet to find their soulmate within a year. Determined to find someone who will sweep her off her feet, Pim sets out to do just that but all of her relationships end in failure. Meanwhile, Pon, who has secretly harbored a crush on Pim for years, is tired of watching her notice every man around her but him. Fed up, Pon moves to another city, leaving Pim to figure things out for herself.

Further apart than they have ever been, Pim begins to realize that life without Pon just isn’t the same. But is his absence enough to stir some deep, overlooked feelings hiding deep within, or are Pim and Pon destined to remain nothing more than friends, forever?

A remake of the award-winning Taiwanese drama of the same name, “In Time With You” is a 2020 romantic drama produced by Artop Media.

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