Coming soon: 5 Thai dramas to watch in second half of 2025
Thai dramas are no longer underappreciated; instead, they are setting the standard for powerful, passionate storytelling around the world. From twisted romances to thrilling thrillers, the forthcoming 2025 program delivers unforgettable characters and captivating plotlines. Whether you're looking for recognized stars or new debuts, these are the shows to watch.
Tentative release: July 18, 2025
Tentative streaming: Netflix
Cast: Lingling Sirilak Kwong, Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong
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In the drama, rising star Ira finds herself under the protection of Tawan, a composed and skilled bodyguard. As they spend more time together, professional boundaries begin to blur. Starring Lingling Sirilak Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong, this romance unfolds slowly but deeply - asking whether love can grow where danger also lingers.
Tentative release: August 8, 2025
Tentative streaming: YouTube
Cast: Fay Kunyaphat Na Nakorn, May Yada Watcharamusik
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Based on a beloved web novel, the series introduces Kee, a fiery engineer, and Peem, a soft-spoken corporate vice president. Played by fan-favorite pair Fay Kunyaphat Na Nakorn and May Yada Watcharamusik, this series explores the gentle chaos of two opposites falling in love, with emotional slow burns and quiet moments that speak volumes.
Tentative release: August 13, 2025
Tentative streaming: YouTube
Cast: Neko Naerunchara Lertprasert, Aom Pundao Panyabaramee, Shelly Phetsai Chanrueang
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Years after separating for an arranged marriage, Air and Pure meet again - but neither has truly moved on. Starring Neko Naerunchara Lertprasert as Air and Aom Pundao Panyabaramee as Pure, Roller Coaster dives into the ache of unresolved love. With Shelly Phetsai Chanrueang joining as Loft, expect a story packed with longing, heartbreak, and second chances.
Tentative release: August 2, 2025
Tentative streaming: WeTV
Cast: Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, Mile Phakpum Romsaithong
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Set during the turbulent years of 1969 to 1971, Shine pairs Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat and Mile Phakpum Romsaithong in a historical drama filled with idealism and conflict. Apo plays Trin, a principled economist, while Mile portrays Thanwa, a carefree hippie. When they cross paths with Moira, an eccentric widow living without apologies, their lives begin to change in unexpected ways. Deep, lyrical, and politically charged, Shine is one of the most anticipated series of the year.
Tentative release: November 1, 2025
Tentative streaming: One31, OneD, YouTube
Cast: Pangjie Paphavarin Sawasdiwech, Mable Siriwalee Siriwibool
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Falsely accused of drug possession, Bell Lalita is thrown into a brutal prison system where survival becomes a daily battle. With the warden turning a blind eye and fellow inmates closing in, her only protection comes from Claire Nineteen Scars, a fearsome inmate with a reputation that commands respect. Starring Pangjie Paphavarin Sawasdiwech and Mable Siriwalee Siriwibool, Clairebell is a gritty drama about strength, trust, and defiance in the darkest of places.