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| Bangkok Hosts Thailand Box Office Awards 2025 Celebrating the Year’s Biggest Films and Series. (Credits: Facebook/Mandee) |
Bangkok’s film and television industry gathered in force on Tuesday night as the Thailand Box Office Awards 2025 recognised the country’s most successful and widely watched films and series of the past year. Held at Aksara Theatre, King Power, the ceremony placed the spotlight on productions that shaped Thailand’s entertainment landscape throughout 2025, from record-breaking cinema releases to streaming hits that captured audiences across Asia.
Among the biggest winners of the evening were the fantasy BL drama The Next Prince and the romantic mystery Petrichor the Series, while the film The Red Envelope swept several major categories.
The awards, now considered one of the industry’s most closely watched events, also reflected the continued commercial strength of Thai cinema, with several films surpassing the 100 million baht milestone at the domestic box office.
In the television and streaming categories, The Next Prince secured the Best Boy Love (BL) Series award. Its leading star Nunew Chawarin also took home Best Actor in a Series, marking one of the night’s most talked-about wins. Accepting the trophy on stage, Nunew Chawarin thanked viewers who supported the show from the beginning.
“Thank you to everyone who believed in this story and supported us every week,” he said during his speech. “This award belongs to our team, the cast, and the fans who kept cheering us on.”
Meanwhile, Petrichor the Series dominated the Girl Love category, winning Best GL Series and Best Couple of the Year for Engfa Waraha and Charlotte Austin. Engfa Waraha also secured Best Actress in a Series.
During her acceptance speech, Engfa Waraha expressed gratitude to the audience who helped the drama gain international attention.
“I’m grateful to our viewers, my co-stars, my family, and the fans who shared this journey with us,” she said. “We made this series with a lot of heart, and it means a lot to see it recognised tonight.”
The thriller drama Enigma 2: Black Stage was awarded Best TV Drama Series, while Khemjira Will Survive collected two production honours for Best Series Screenplay and Best Series Production Design.
The series Top Form received the Best Adapted Series award, and directing duo Pannares Ruchiranun and Pongsatorn Thongjaroen won Best Series Director.
In film categories, the dark comedy The Red Envelope emerged as the biggest cinematic winner. Director Chayanop Boonprakob received Best Film Director, while the film itself won Best Film. The production also secured Best Original Song for “See You Somewhere”.
Actor PP Krit was named Best Actor of the Year, while Orm Kornnaphat won Best Actress of the Year. Speaking briefly on stage, PP Krit acknowledged the people who supported his career.
“I’m thankful to the filmmakers who trusted me with this role,” he said. “And to the fans who keep watching Thai films and supporting our industry.”
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Other film awards included Best Thai Screenplay for The Stone, which also won Best Ensemble Cast. The action film The Gunman claimed Best Production Design.
Meanwhile, Punpreedee Khumprom was named Featured Actress of the Year for her performance in Hello Monday, and Chakarin Kangwan won Featured Actor of the Year for The Red Envelope.
The ceremony also highlighted Thailand’s biggest commercial hits of the year. Four films surpassed the 100 million baht box office mark, led by Tee Yod 3, which recorded a massive 465 million baht in domestic revenue. Other high earners included Khang Ban (130 million baht), Song Dang Taeng Phee (103.35 million baht), and Seua (102.08 million baht).
Special awards and fan-voted honours added another layer of excitement. Boom Raveewit received the Outstanding Rising Star Award, while Orm Kornnaphat won LINE TODAY’s Highest Vote for Film. In the series category, Petrichor the Series topped the same fan poll.
The ceremony drew major industry names, with actors and creators from prominent agencies including GMMTV and Mandee Work attending the event.
Online reaction to the results quickly followed. Many fans celebrated the strong showing for BL and GL series, pointing out that the categories continue to gain mainstream recognition within Thailand’s television industry.
Supporters of Nunew Chawarin, Engfa Waraha, and Charlotte Austin flooded social platforms with congratulatory messages, praising the performances and the impact their series had throughout the year.
Some viewers also highlighted the commercial success of Thai films in 2025, noting that titles like Tee Yod 3 proved the local box office remains robust and capable of drawing large audiences.
Still, reactions were mixed in places, with some fans debating whether other popular dramas should have received nominations. The discussion only added to the night’s visibility online, as award results sparked lively conversations across fan communities.
With streaming dramas, cinema releases and fan-driven popularity all reflected in the results, the Thailand Box Office Awards 2025 offered a snapshot of where the country’s entertainment industry stands today.
Which winner surprised you the most this year? Did your favourite series or actor make the list, or were there performances you think deserved more recognition?