#1 of 324 Highest-grossing Thai-language movie ever
2002 · Adventure, Mystery
$68.3M worldwide
$30.1M US & Canada · 44% $38.2M elsewhere · 56%
Thai box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Thai Movies of All Time
Ghost Ship (2002) is the highest-grossing Thai-language movie in our database, with $68.3M worldwide, ahead of Bad Genius (2017) at $44.6M and Pee Mak (2013) at $20.9M. 324 Thai-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $421.6M in all, 8% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Comedy leads with $207.6M across 154 Thai releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 324
- combined worldwide
- $421.6M
- Ghost Ship (2002), the #1
- $68.3M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 8%
#1 of 324 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Thai Movies Ever?
Ghost Ship (2002) leads with $68.3M, $23.8M ahead of Bad Genius (2017). The top 5 were released between 2002 and 2021 and took $152.7M together; 1 earned more than half of its gross outside the US & Canada.
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US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
All 324 Thai Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 324. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: $30.1M Rest of the world: $38.2M Worldwide: $68.3M
- 2 May 3, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.6M
- 3 Mar 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $20.9M
- 4 Feb 14, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.9M
- 5 Oct 14, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9M
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Oct 23, 2009 US and Canada: $102.5K Rest of the world: $8.8M Worldwide: $8.9M - 7
Jul 21, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.1M - 8
Mar 31, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.8M - 9
May 29, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1M - 10
Sep 13, 2024 US and Canada: $303.8K Rest of the world: $5.6M Worldwide: $6M - 11
Apr 28, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.8M - 12
Oct 30, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 13
Sep 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5M - 14
Aug 11, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 15
Oct 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M - 16
Oct 8, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 17
May 18, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 18
Nov 26, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2M - 19
Apr 9, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M - 20
Mar 20, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 21
Oct 3, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 22
May 2, 2014 US and Canada: $2.5K Rest of the world: $3.4M Worldwide: $3.4M - 23
Dec 24, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 24
Dec 5, 2008 US and Canada: $154.1K Rest of the world: $3M Worldwide: $3.2M - 25
Dec 29, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 26
Nov 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 27
Aug 12, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 28
Jul 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 29
Apr 12, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 30
Nov 3, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 31
Jul 19, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 32
Nov 28, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 33
Aug 23, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 34
Jan 14, 2011 US and Canada: $14.9K Rest of the world: $2.3M Worldwide: $2.3M - 35
Oct 13, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 36
Aug 31, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 37
Jul 26, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 38
Oct 1, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 39
Jan 30, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 40
Apr 1, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 41
Feb 2, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 42
Feb 9, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 43
May 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 44
Mar 13, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 45
Oct 3, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 46
Apr 6, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 47
Jul 14, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 48
Oct 21, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 49
Dec 3, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 50
Aug 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Thai Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Ghost Ship (2002) earned the biggest share at home (44% in the US & Canada), while Ong Bak 2 (2009) made 99% of its gross abroad. Across all 324 films, $31.7M (8%) came from the US & Canada. 7 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Ghost Ship (2002) $68.3M $30.1M US & Canada · 44% $38.2M elsewhere · 56%
- 2 Bad Genius (2017) $44.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 3 Pee Mak (2013) $20.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Friend Zone (2019) $9.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 The Medium (2021) $9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Ong Bak 2 (2009) $8.9M $102.5K US & Canada · 1% $8.8M elsewhere · 99%
- 7 Nice to Meet You (2018) $8.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 8 King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011) $6.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 King Naresuan Part: 5 (2014) $6.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) $6M $303.8K US & Canada · 5% $5.6M elsewhere · 95%
Gross bands
How Many Thai Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 324 films reached $100M. 321 films, 99% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $421.6M total.
32% 68%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 3 films, <1% of the list $133.8M · 32% of the gross
- Under $10M 321 films, 99% of the list $287.8M · 68% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Thai Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2010s lead with $210.5M from 149 titles, led by Bad Genius (2017). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Thai Movies?
2002 releases earned the most: $68.3M from 1 film, led by Ghost Ship (2002). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 1 film | 1 | $68.3M | Ghost Ship (2002) $68.3M |
| 2017 13 films | 13 | $50.7M | Bad Genius (2017) $44.6M |
| 2011 23 films | 23 | $35.1M | King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011) $6.8M |
| 2013 12 films | 12 | $30.3M | Pee Mak (2013) $20.9M |
| 2009 18 films | 18 | $28.2M | Ong Bak 2 (2009) $8.9M |
| 2007 27 films | 27 | $23.8M | Bus Lane (2007) $2.5M |
| 2014 16 films | 16 | $19.9M | King Naresuan Part: 5 (2014) $6.1M |
| 2012 20 films | 20 | $19.7M | Crazy Crying Lady (2012) $3.2M |
| 2010 22 films | 22 | $18.3M | A Little Thing Called Love (2010) $2.7M |
| 2024 9 films | 9 | $16.9M | How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) $6M |
By genre
Which Thai Genres Earned the Most?
Comedy took $207.6M across 154 films, 49% of the total, ahead of Horror ($177.6M) and Thriller ($154M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Thai Box Office by Genre
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Comedy $207.6M154 films · #1 Bad Genius (2017) -
Horror $177.6M109 films · #1 Ghost Ship (2002) -
Thriller $154M64 films · #1 Ghost Ship (2002) -
Drama $123.7M119 films · #1 Bad Genius (2017) -
Romance $102.3M95 films · #1 Pee Mak (2013) -
Mystery $79.4M23 films · #1 Ghost Ship (2002) -
Adventure $75.1M8 films · #1 Ghost Ship (2002) -
Action $62M54 films · #1 Ong Bak 2 (2009) -
Crime $54.3M16 films · #1 Bad Genius (2017) -
History $26.7M12 films · #1 King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011)
Archive
Thai Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1999 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2002 leads with $68.3M, led by Ghost Ship (2002).
2020s 7 years · $40.2M
2010s 10 years · $210.5M
- 2019 $11.8M #1 Friend Zone (2019)
- 2018 $8.5M #1 Nice to Meet You (2018)
- 2017 $50.7M #1 Bad Genius (2017)
- 2016 $3.6M #1 The Whole Truth (2016)
- 2015 $12.6M #1 King Naresuan Part: 6 (2015)
- 2014 $19.9M #1 King Naresuan Part: 5 (2014)
- 2013 $30.3M #1 Pee Mak (2013)
- 2012 $19.7M #1 Crazy Crying Lady (2012)
- 2011 $35.1M #1 King Naresuan: Part 3 (2011)
- 2010 $18.3M #1 A Little Thing Called Love (2010)
2000s 9 years · $170.7M
1990s 1 year · $55.4K
FAQ
Thai Box Office All Time: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 324 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Thai-language movie of all time?
Ghost Ship (2002) leads with $68.3M worldwide, $30.1M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Bad Genius (2017) at $44.6M and Pee Mak (2013) at $20.9M.
How much have Thai-language movies earned at the box office?
324 Thai-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $421.6M in all, or $1.3M per film on average.
How many Thai-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Ghost Ship (2002), earned $68.3M.
How is the all-time Thai box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the all-time Thai box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.