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About TOSAA (Thai On-Screen Actor Association)

On February 24, Thai media reports that actors and actresses in Thailand has established TOSAA - Thai On-Screen Actor Association with the purpose and announced the first/current board of members.

Nat Kitcharit - President Works: Fast and Feel Love, 4 Kings, 4 Kings II, In Youth We Trust, Delete, I Told Sunset About You...

Nonkul Chanon Santinatornkul - 1st Vice President Works: Bad Genius, I Feel You Linger In The Air, 46 Days, The Revenge, 23:23, Operation Undead, Wannabe, Remember, Project S: Shoot! I Love You...

Ud Awat Ratanapintha - 2nd Vice President / International Coordination Division Works: Doi Boy, Operation Undead, Haunted Universities 3, Doctor Climax, Project S: SPIKE, Hormones The Series...

Aelm Bhumibhat Thavornsiri - Secretary Works: Spare Me Your Mercy, In Youth We Trust, Tomorrow and I, The Broken Us, Mom's Recipe, Nakorn-Sawan, The Up Rank, Khun Phan 3, Girl From Nowhere 2...

Ek Thaneth Warakulnukro - Advisor Works: Thai Cave Rescue, Hurts Like Hell, In Family We Trust, Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn, Bad Genius, One For The Road...

Sine Inthira Jaroenpura - Spokesperson / PR Division Works: By the Time It Gets Dark, Nang Nak, 4 Kings II, Taklee Genesis, The Unborn, The House, Absolute Zero...

Oh Anuchit Sapanpong - Spokesperson / PR Division Works: Malila: The Farewell Flowers, The Overture, Kahon Maha Ratuek (Inspector Vedas), Thicha...

Donut Manatsanun Panlertwongskul - International Coordination / Special Actitivities Division Works: Thai Cave Rescue, The Edge of Daybreak, Rivalry...

Meng Chaiwat Chartsuriyakiat - Special activities Division Works: In Youth We Trust, Khun Phan 3... Meng is the drummer for Thai rock band Desktop Error.

Jaii Itkron Pungkiatrussamee - Director Works: In Youth We Trust, 4 Kings, 4 Kings II, The Cliche... Jaii is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Thai modern folk rock band TaitosmitH.

Linn Mashannoad Suvanamas - Director / Treasurer Works: Queendom, Voice In The Rain, Investigation of Love, Sampat Ruttikan, Lhong Fai, Mr. Hurt...

Best Nathasit Kotimanuswanich - Director Works: My Sassy Girl, Friend Zone, Friend Zone 2, Dark App, Sleepless Society: Insomnia, Fleet Of Time, Ghost Is All Around, Alone In Outing...

Mook Minrayaporn Somnongkham - Registrar Mook is an event planner and organiser at Bhorncheewaa Entertainment.

Although the official board has only been announced very recently, the association released its first statement on the objectives of the establishment of TOSAA in March 2024. Essentially, the main purpose is to gather Thai actors in any mediums such as feature films, documentaries, dramas or series with a common goal of creating professional standards for actors, facilitate an environment for exchange and development and be one of the driving forces that pushes Thai industry to the global standard.

Throughout the year of 2024, TOSAA hosted their series Monologue talks and roundtables between actors, similar to the format of Variety's Actors on Actors and The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtable.

1. Aelm Bhumibhat Thavornsiri and Pat Chayanit (EP 1 & EP 2)

2. Sine Inthira and Namfon Kullanat (EP 3 & EP 4)

3. Noi Pru, Jaii TaitosmitH, Nat Kitcharit (EP 5 & EP 6)

4. Monologue Roundtable with Aelm Bhumibhat, Anne Thongprasom, Oh Anuchit, Fresh Arisara, Nat Sakdatorn, Aom Phiyada (EP 1 & EP 2)

5. Monologue Roundtable with Nat Kitcharit, Gap Thanavate, Mote Pramote, Top Todsapol, Meng Chaiwat (EP 3 & EP 4)

Nat and Nonkul are actually members of Film Subcommittee for Thailand Creative Culture Agency which is an agency established by Thailand's National Soft Power Strategy Committee. (Bonus fun fact: Actor Tong Thanayut Thakoonauttaya, more known to QL fans for his roles in Kinnporsche, Man Suang, Tharntype... is actually a member of the Series Subcommittee of THACCA)

Here's an excerpt from a Deadline article detailing some of THACCA's plans.

Inspired by organizations such as Korea’s KOCCA, Taiwan’s TAICCA and France’s CNC, THACCA is described as an organization that “oversees strategic collaboration between the government and private sectors to create income and opportunities for the Thai people through soft power by using its cultural industries as a powerful tool.” It also oversees Thai creative industries including music, publishing, sports, games, design, fashion and food.  While total budget was not mentioned, THACCA is spending spending some $6.7M on Thai films, series, docs and animation in 2024-2025, investing in around 30-40 projects, and also plans to launch a new international film festival and T-Expo showcase for Thai content. A further $5.25M is being spent on reskilling the workforce. Longer term, there are plans to launch a Thailand Film Council, invest more in local productions and international co-productions, as well as promote Thai content overseas. Thailand’s government is also planning to establish Media Business Economic Zones, with Pattaya mentioned as a location, and expand cinema circuits in rural areas. 

So at the same time that THACCA was being worked on for its pilot programmes in 2024, Nat and Nonkul were already gathering their actors friends to come together and plan the establishment of TOSAA (Thai On-Screen Actors Association).

I did wonder if this association would be similar to the American Screen Actors Guild. And I found in this article with Meng Chaiwat Chartsuriyakiat that the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike for fair wages was indeed one of the reasons that sparked the actors to come together to push for on-screen standards for Thai media.

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Here for the Horror #2 - Films 51-100

Part 2! The post on the first 50 films for my challenge can be read here, and this post covers films 51-100. To nobody’s surprise, there is… more family horror on this list! And more Welsh Horror! Wow. Who could have foreseen. I’ve made these themes deliberately broad so that it fits all the films in! Family Horror (Films 51-65) Welsh Horror (Films 66-68) Trauma/Existential Dread (Films…

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FILM RACHANUN as MAY METHAWI and NAMTAN TIPNAREE as AI-OON INGSAMAK in PLUTO THE SERIES (2024)

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List of 2025 Nataraja Awards Series Nominations

Note: This list does not include the nominations for lakorns airing before 8:00 PM

Short Form Series (less than 13 episodes) Category

Best Drama

Kla Talay (Thai PBS)

Thicha (One31)

The Empress of Ayodhaya (One31)

Once Upon A Time (Thai PBS)

Petrichor (One31 and iQIYI)

Best Director

Wo Worawit Khuttiyayothin, Spare Me Your Mercy (One31)

Kao Wirada Khuhavanta, Kla Talay (Thai PBS)

Nay Saratswadee Wongsomphet, The Secret Of Us (CH3)

Sant Srikaewlaw, The Empress of Ayodhaya (One31)

Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk, Thicha (One31)

Best Leading Actress

Mai Davika Hoorne, The Empress of Ayodhaya (One31)

Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaiboon, Thicha (One31)

Lukkade Metinee Kingpayome, Thicha (One31)

Lingling Sirilak Kwong, The Secret Of Us (CH3)

Engfa Waraha, Bangkok Blossom (One31)

Best Leading Actor

Jes Jespipat Tilapornputt, 4Minutes (One31 and Viu)

Film Thanapat Kawila, The Empress of Ayodhaya (One31)

Pavel Naret Promphaopun, Pit Babe (One31)

Nhing Nirut Sirijanya, Once Upon A Time (Thai PBS)

Peach Pachara Chirathivat, Thicha (One31)

Best Supporting Actress

Xiang Pornsroung Rouyruen, Thicha (One31)

Aom Phiyada Akkaraserani, Bangkok Blossom (One31)

Charlette Wasita Hermenau, Bangkok Blossom (One31)

Hwahwa China Dolls, Pretty, (One31)

Best Supporting Actor

Pooh Krittin Kitjaruwannakul, Pit Babe (One31)

Point Cholawit Meetongcom, The Empress of Ayodhaya (One31)

Yokee Apirak Chaipanha, Pretty, (One31)

Bas Asavapatr Ponpiboon, 4Minutes (One31 and Viu)

Best Screenplay

Kla Talay by Kao Wirada Khuhavanta, Preedi Paettrakul and Chim Setthawut Inboon (Thai PBS)

The Secret Of Us by Jaotarn Piyaporn Wayuparp (CH3)

Thicha by Jeab Wattana Weerayawattana, Apisara Vongsorn (One31)

The Empress of Ayodhaya by Sirilux Srisukon (One31)

Corrupted by Poppleo Pleo Sirisuwan and Worathep Chamnanurak (Thai PBS)

Long Form Series (more than 13 episodes) Category

Best Drama

The Lady and Her Lovers (One31)

Laplae the Hidden Town (Workpoint TV)

Marital Justice (One31)

My Cherie Amour (CH3)

Mhom Ped Sawan (Thai PBS)

Best Director

Nat Chartchai Ketnust, Yaowalak Mekkulviroj, Laplae the Hidden Town (Workpoint TV)

Not Pongsatorn Thongjaroen, Once a Doctor, Always a Doctor (Thai PBS)

Tha Sataporn Nakwilairoj, Mhom Ped Sawan (Thai PBS)

Sant Srikaewlaw, Marital Justice (One31)

Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk, The Lady and Her Lovers (One31)

Best Leading Actress

Aff Taksaorn, Marital Justice (One31)

Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaiboon, The Lady and Her Lovers (One31)

Pock Piyathida Mittiraroch, Laplae the Hidden Town (Workpoint TV)

Tubtim Anyarin Terathananpat, Mhom Ped Sawan (Thai PBS)

Yaya Urassaya Sperbund, My Cherie Amour (CH3)

Best Leading Actor

Krit Shahkrit Yamnam, Marital Justice (One31)

Toni Rakkaen, Once a Doctor, Always a Doctor (Thai PBS)

Tor Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, My Cherie Amour (CH3)

Tre Porapat Srikajorn, Marital Justice (One31)

Gee Sutthirak Subvijitra, The Scent of Hers (Workpoint TV)

Best Supporting Actress Award

Mild Lapassalan Jiravechsoontornkul, Marital Justice (One31)

Ae Maneerat Kam-Uan, Mhom Ped Sawan (Thai PBS)

Justmine Marisar Hughes, Laplae the Hidden Town (Workpoint TV)

Praew Hassaya Isariyasereekul, Mhom Ped Sawan (Thai PBS)

Amanda Chalisa Obdam, Exes & Missus (CH3)

Best Supporting Actor Award

Mike Panitan Budkaew, The Sweetest Taboo (CH3)

Nat Thewphaingam, Once a Doctor, Always a Doctor (Thai PBS)

Ice Paris Intarakomalyasut, Never Enough (CH3)

Jaokhun Phanchanokchon Phansang, Marital Justice (One31)

Tuck Naphatsaran Mittiraroch, The Scent of Hers (Workpoint TV)

Best Screenplay

Once a Doctor, Always a Doctor by Rattapong Pinyosopon, Pawit Treemake, Pattra Pitaksanunkul, Russamiman Nimtrakul (Thai PBS)

Laplae the Hidden Town by Kim Minta Bhanaparin, Mei Pimpanida Phanmai, Jaa Jarunun Phantachat (Workpoint TV)

Marital Justice by Kate Pimmada Pattana-alongkorn, Pimsirin Pongwanichsuk, Oh Wantawil Suknoy (One31)

Exes & Missus by Chayanin Leopairote, Sriyuda Wannaphak, Kannika Tovaranonte (CH3)

Mhom Ped Sawan by Thanathat Kongthong (Thai PBS)

Dramatic Feature Category

Best OST

1. ความรัก ความฝัน ความจริง (Love, Dreams, Truth) by Gam Wichayanee, Thicha (One31)

2. เพียงนิทาน (Just A Fairytale) by Nont Tanont, Spare Me Your Mercy (One31)

3. ลับแล (Laplae) by Lookwa Pijika, Laplae The Hidden Town (Workpoint TV)

4. อย่าเลย (Don't) by Act Chokchai, Marital Justice (One31)

5. The Trouble is.. ปัญหาของฉัน by Violette Wautier, My Cherie Amour (CH3)

Best Costume

Bangkok Blossom by Noppadol Tejo (One31)

Mon Rak Mae Klong by Tinkorn Saengsri (One31)

The Empress of Ayodhaya by Prangphet Trakulphetchakrai and Asst. Prof. Dr. Surat Jongda (One31)

My Cherie Amour by Wiriya Phongkhajorn and Thawatchai Petchwara (CH3)

Mhom Ped Sawan by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kittikorn Nop-udomphan and Mr. Apichai Klangklang (Thai PBS)

Best Editing

Spare Me Your Mercy (One31)

The Hidden Moon (One31)

Thicha (One31)

Mhom Ped Sawan (Thai PBS)

4Minutes (One31 and Viu)

Best Cinematography

Kla Talay by Thepniran Pinthamnak and Sittiporn Klinbua (Thai PBS)

Spare Me Your Mercy by Saran Srisingchai and Phongsathon Tamkhamdee (One31)

Bangkok Blossom by Thirawat Rujintham (One31)

The Empress of Ayodhaya by Srichon Inkanha (One31)

Mhom Ped Sawan by Sathit Phromngern (Thai PBS)

Best Art Direction

The Hidden Moon by Wanchai Kiewsuk and Ranan Khayan (One31)

Bangkok Blossom by Chatchai Srikarn (One31)

Love of the Two Realms by Akkharat Phonthong (CH8)

My Cherie Amour by Kesomsan Amwan and Phanomsak Sukprasit (CH3)

Mhom Ped Sawan by Akkara Chanthra (Thai PBS)

Best Visual Effects (Computer Graphic)

Nak Top Ban Khok Pang by CREATIVE MAX STUDIO (One31)

Legend of the Hidden Land by Itthije, Aladdin Na Bangkok and Chaturong Saekuey (One31)

Love of the Two Realms by Thotsapon Poonnarat (CH8)

Online Platform Series Category

Best Drama

The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

The Believers (Netflix)

Master of the House (Netflix)

Don't Come Home (Netflix)

Good Doctor (TrueID)

Best Director

Marut Sarowat, The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

Petch Varayu Rukskul, Remember (MONOMAX)

Karn Sivaroj Kongsakul, Master of the House (Netflix)

Ton Woottidanai Intarakaset, Don't Come Home (Netflix)

Off Monthon Arayangkoon, Good Doctor (TrueID)

Best Leading Actress

Green Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul, The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai, Remember (MONOMAX)

Newclear Hansa Jungviwattanawongl, The Outing (Viu)

Nune Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, Don't Come Home (Netflix)

Pat Chayanit Chansangavej, Good Doctor (TrueID)

Best Leading Actor

New Chaiyapol Poupart, The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

Nonkul Chanon Santinatornkul, Remember (MONOMAX)

Chai Chatayodom Hiranyatithi, Master of the House (Netflix)

Krit Shahkrit Yamnam, Remember (MONOMAX)

Neng Sarun Naraprasertkul, Good Doctor (TrueID)

Best Supporting Actress

Neena Nitchanart Prommart, The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

Rudklao Amratisha, The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

Sairung Prapakon Chairak, The Outing (Viu)

Pear Pitchapa Phanthumchinda, Don't Come Home (Netflix)

Best Supporting Actor

Chin Chinawut Indracusin, The Musical Murder (MONOMAX)

Nike Nitidon Pomsuwan, Remember (MONOMAX)

Max Nattapol Diloknawarit, The Outing (Viu)

Ping Krittanun Aunchananun, The Rebound (Viu)

Toni Rakkaen, Good Doctor (TrueID)

Pup Patchai Pakdesusuk, The Believers (Netflix)

Best Screenplay

Remember by Danya Trapying and Yanin Chaturattanachai (MONOMAX)

The Rebound by Yokee Apirak Chaipanha, Chot-anan Kasamwonghong, Jo Natchawan Chaithum, Aef Jirawat Charncheaw (Viu)

The Outing by Pete Kasidej Sundararjun, Three Supawith Utama, Rose Chanasorn Makhiew (Viu)

Don't Come Home by Ton Woottidanai Intarakaset and Aumm Aummaraporn Phandintong (Netflix)

Good Doctor by Dr. Thanachon Chanruang (TrueID)

Here is a roundup for all the QL series

Mhom Ped Sawan has 10 nominations (Best Drama, Best Director, Best Leading Actress, 2 Best Supporting Actresses, Best Screenplay, Best Costume, Best Editing)

Spare Me Your Mercy has 4 nominations (Best Director, Best OST, Best Editing, Best Cinematography)

The Secret Of Us has 3 nominations (Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Leading Actress)

4Minutes has 3 nominations (Best Leading Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing)

Pit Babe has 2 nominations (Best Leading Actor, Best Supporting Actor)

The Rebound has 2 nominations (Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay)

The Hidden Moon has 2 nominations (Best Editing, Best Art Direction)

Petrichor has 1 nomination (Best Drama)

Chin Chinawut was nominated for his LGBTQ+ role in The Musical Murder

Max Nattapol was nominated for his LGBTQ+ role in The Outing

Mai Davika was nominated for her LGBTQ+ role in The Empress of Ayodhaya

Note: I use LGBTQ+ as an umbrella term because some characters' sexualities are not explicitly confirmed in their series.

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NANG NAK Nonzee Nimibutr Thailand, 1999

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PLUTO VS GIRL RULES

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