Raikantopeni! Fulfill your Thai drama fantasies at these film locations in Thailand

Thai pop culture is gradually growing popular in the global market in recent years. With the rise of Thai dramas, specifically the Boys Love (BL) genre, many international fans have become interested in Southeast Asian countries. It's no wonder that Thai celebrities and shows have developed a strong and solid following. And if you are also a fan of Thai dramas, you probably dream of visiting the film locations of your favorite shows too. If that's the case, then we got you! 🎬😎

Here are the drama locations and attractions in Thailand you need to see on your next trip to the land of smiles! 

For most Filipino fans, the phenomenal 2gether: The Series started their love for Thai dramas, particularly for the Boys Love or BL genre. The series became a massive hit when it aired online in 2020. It starred heartthrobs Bright Vachirawit as Sarawat and Win Metawin as Tine. As they played the roles of university students in the series, most of the filming took place on campuses, including the Huachiew Chalermprakiet University in Samut Prakan. One of its notable locations was the football field where Sarawat and Tine often flirted with each other! ⚽

We're still on the 2gether fever because as mentioned, it was really the rite of passage for many BL fans. And because of its huge success, show producer GMMTV aired a five-episode special titled Still 2gether! One of their filming locations for this Thai drama was the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Bangkok. It provided the campus where our happy couple Sarawat and Tine roamed. 👬

Still can't get enough of Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin? Then you must have seen F4 Thailand's Boys Over Flowers too! 🌸 This time, Bright and Win aren't playing the role of a couple, but two best friends. They are part of the iconic F4 in this Thai drama version of the hugely popular global story Boys Over Flowers. If you are wondering where the fictional elite Köcher High School was, it was Brighton College Bangkok.

Another memorable film location on F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers was the Asiatique: The Riverfront. This was where F4 leader Thyme, portrayed by Bright Vachirawit, and her feisty leading lady Gorya, played by Tu Tontawan, had their first date. In reality, the Asiatique, which is an open-air mall, has tons of fun amenities. 🛒🍴 It's a shopping and dining hub with a scenic view of the Chao Phraya River, which is why it’s a popular attraction in Thailand. 

Here's another date suggestion: Bring your special someone to Safari World! 🦒🐯Just like how our Boys Over Flower leads Thyme and Gorya who had another date here, you can also have an intimate moment at this attraction in Thailand. This was a funny scene as they went on a double date with Gorya's friend and her rude boyfriend. Perfect for animal lovers, Safari World is home to many land and aquatic animals for it has both safari and marine parks.

Now we get back to another BL series. Any BL fan would know SOTUS: The Series that aired years back, in 2016. This Thai drama starred Krist and Singto who played the characters of Arthit and Kongphop respectively. Arthit and Kongphop began as two bickering engineering students. Senior Arthit was a strict head hazer while Kongphop was a freshman who stood up against him.

What was interesting here was how their relationship developed along the way. If these two drove you crazy with their chemistry, you must've wanted to go to Rangsit University too. 🙈 It's where they shot most of the campus scenes, such as the memorable Oval!

The Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand served as the campus backdrop in TharnType: The Series. Another BL gem, the show stars Mew Suppasit as Tharn and Gulf Kanawut as Type. Both of them played the role of college students in this Thai drama so most of the scenes were shot in a university! 🎓

How could anyone forget the iconic Thai movie Crazy Little Thing Called Love? 😍 Because of this movie, Thai actor Mario Maurer became a household name in most countries in Southeast Asia! Almost every pop junkie has seen this totally relatable film, which also stars Baifern Pimchanok whose character grew from an ugly duckling to a lovely swan. One of the scenes in this movie was shot in the Museum Siam. Museum Siam is a national discovery museum, and a must-visit for tourists who want to learn about Thailand's history!