When it comes to romance, Thai shows boast of some dreamy love stories that will give you all the feels you seek from it. Romantic Thai shows have a gorgeous cast, scenic locations, and heart-melting, swoony love. I have watched a couple of romance Thai lakorns and have loved the lead couple in each one of the shows.

Finding a decently subbed Thai lakorn is not easy but thankfully networks have been posting really good Thai shows on YouTube with English subtitles. So, here are some of the best Thai romance dramas that you will find on YouTube with subtitles.  

11 Thai Romance Dramas To Watch On YouTube (with English subtitles)

1. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers

Let’s start with my personal favorite. The Thai version of Boys Over Flowers. The story is the same but with a fresh new approach that is relevant for the current times. And not to forget the gorgeous cast.

Coming from a lower-middle-class family, Gorya wants to remain invisible and complete her education at a prestigious high school where rich kids bully poor kids. She tries her best to be inconspicuous until one day she rubs the school’s bully, Thyme the wrong way and earns his ire and attention. He then orders his lackeys to bully her but she never gives in. Her grit appeals to Thyme who falls hard for Gorya. She, however, is in love with his friend Ren who is a sweet and kind guy.  

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2. Astrophile

This one is an angsty romance that has a slooooooooow start but once it catches up the leads will win you over with their acting and smouldering chemistry.

Nubdao works as a host for a home shopping network. Despite working very hard she is hardly paid enough at work which leaves her extremely frustrated. One day, she happens to meet her college junior Kimhan who recognizes her instantly but she has hardly any recollection of him much less of the promise they made to each other one night. Kimhan joins her company’s marketing department and works with Nub regularly and they grow close to each other over time.

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3. In Time With You (2020)

This is the Thai adaptation of the Taiwanese drama of the same title. I LOVED the original Taiwanese version (read the review here) and though this version is a lot more slow-paced, it is still worth a try.

Pim is a hard-working and ambitious young girl who works as the sales manager of a shoe company. At 30, her family feels it’s time for her to settle down with her childhood bestie Pon. But Pim is not in love with Pon and considers him only a friend. Pon, however, has been in love with Pim since their school days but has never had the courage to express his feelings lest he loses Pim’s friendship.

On her birthday, Pim and Pon make a bet that whoever gets married over the next year will receive a huge sum of money from the other person. Pim then resolves to find love and settle down soon. Pon too finds love for himself. But problems keep cropping up to ruin their respective affairs.

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4. Oh! My Boss (2021)

Here is a tempting office romance meant to cater to all your drama tropes. Brimming with sexy romance this lakorn gives you a gorgeous couple and some heart-melting scenes.

Noom Nim is a Japanese translator working for a marketing company. Her boss is the mysterious and utterly handsome, Akitsuki Koji who she had ghosted after a night at a pub. At first, Koji is miffed with Nim for ghosting him but it doesn’t last long as the more they work together, the more he feels drawn to her.

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5. Love In Twilight (2021)

No, it has absolutely no connection with “The Twilight Series”. It doesn’t have a single vampire in it but it does have some magical men who turn into tigers. A supernatural show totally worth a try.

Suea Phaya, the tiger king protecting the forest transforms into a tiger every red moon. On the verge of death, Suea Phaya transfers his magical quality into the body of a doctor’s son, Sama to pass on the tradition and keep it alive.

Sama has no idea of his magical quality until he turns 20 and the secret is revealed in a traditional ceremony. Since the revelation, Sama starts leading a lonely life until he meets Parichart, a teacher who he falls for but is unable to be with because of his supernatural powers.

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6. Love At First Hate (2018)

If enemies-to-lovers is your favorite trope then this show is for you. When two people at loggerheads slowly fall for each other, it is bound to give you a warm romance.

Dr. Pup is handsome and he knows it. When he meets Kluay for the first time they get off on the wrong foot due to a misunderstanding. They both hate each other and cannot stand the sight of one another for long. However, a twist in fate brings them closer and they are forced to live together. Dr. Pup makes it very clear that Kluay is not his type but as he starts living with her she slowly grows on him and it becomes difficult for him to control his feelings. So, he has to act as if he hates her when in reality he cannot contain his growing affection for her.

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7. Angel Beside Me (2020)

Now this one is about being pushed to the end of one’s tether. And just when you think you can end it all for once, life sends you a handsome surprise to regain faith in life and love.

Lin is a poor girl who has lost all hopes of living a happy life. Frustrated, she decides to end her life when suddenly an angel from heaven comes crashing into her room to stop her from attempting suicide. He then takes up the challenge of making Lin see the brighter side of life.

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8. Switch On (2021)

Like fantasy dramas? Well, this one is a sci-fi fantasy lakorn with an intriguing storyline and an adorable couple.

Nisa is a successful surgeon and the daughter of a game creator. One day her father goes missing and Nisa has to enter the “Better World”, a game created by her father, to find him and bring him back home. Once inside the virtual reality game, Nisa meets Akin who is a character in the game. Noticing that Nisa is not a character in the game he follows her back to the real world where he is shocked to know his reality. The game “Better World” is then threatened and Nisa and Akin have to work together to save both the virtual and real world.  

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9. Wanthong (2021)

The only period drama on this list, this show is about love and relationships. It deals with infidelity and tragedy. This lakorn should be watched for its cast as the three main leads put up a great performance.

Based in the Ayutthaya era, Wan Thong is a young girl brought to trial by people for having two lovers at one time. When the king orders her to choose any one man she tells him her story. In her story, we see that though both the men love Wan Thong dearly, neither one of them was truly worthy of her love. Making a choice is difficult for Wan Thong.    

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10. Love Bipolar (2018)

With just four episodes, this lakorn is the shortest one on this list. It is a short and entertaining watch ideal for times when you do not want to commit to a longer drama.

Sang Tai is a gay make-up artist who works for a famous model and actress, Wenny. When Sang Tai gets into an accident he begs his twin brother, Sang Nuea to take his place and work for Wenny until he recovers from the accident. What ensues is a sweet romance between two most unlikely people.

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11. Love Beyond Frontier (2019)

A story of four characters and two couples whose lives are interconnected through generations. It is a melodrama that focuses not just on love but also on family relationships.

After the demise of his father, Wang leaves Hong Kong and goes to Thailand to meet his mother. In Thailand, he meets Ple and Win who help him look for his mother. When Wang reaches his mother’s house he finds out that she has already moved out and that a girl named Pat lives there. These four individuals then find themselves stuck in complicated love angles that create trouble for them.

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Watching any foreign show requires its viewers to keep an open mind to accept the respective countries’ norms and values. These Thai shows may contain content that foreign viewers may not generally agree with. Hence, it is better to not think too much about the shows and watch them only for entertainment. Enjoy. 

 

Feature Image Courtesy: Astrophile/GMMTV

 

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