Top 10 Thai Films Box Office 2006 [Part 1]

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Top 10 Thai Film Box office 2006 (until October)
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**This box office report is using an estimate figure. The final figure will be released early next year**

1. Khan Kluay (ก้านกล้วย)
Distributor: Sahamongkol Film International
Box Office Estimate: 110 million baht
Release Date: 18 May 2006
Genre: Animation/Comedy
Director: Kompin Kemkamnerd
Cast: -
Length: 93 Minute

This year Champion (until October) is Kan-Kluay ,Thailand's first animate feature film, which recieved a lot of praise from critics and viewers all over Thailand. Though it pass the 100 million baht mark but with 3 years of production and the budget of 150 million baht (exclude distribution fee though Sahamongkol Film since Kantana Animation isn't an distributor). The film still loss and the hope of profit depends on home video and international market. There's still no news of their second animate feature.

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2. Nong Teng Naklengpukaotong (โหน่งเท่ง นักเลงภูเขาทอง)
Distributor: Sahamongkol Film International
Box Office Estimate: 100 million baht
Release Date: 30 March 2006
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Director: Panitch Sodsi
Cast: Teng Terdtueng, Nong Cha Cha Cha, Isaree Soungcharern, Nikalaya Dhunlaya
Length: 110 Minute

Mum Jok Mok, Teng Terdtueng and Nong Cha Cha Cha are together form the most successful comedian group in Thailand called "Sam Cha". They are so popular that almost all of their films and TV shows are big hit. This movie is a co-finance of Work Point Entertainment,the most popular game show creator in Thailand which own the right of "Sam Cha", and Sahamongkol Film. Although the film didn't recieved good reviews from critics and viewers but it still manage to reach 100 million mark and surely make profit for both company.

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3. Seasons Change (เพราะอากาศเปลี่ยนแปลงบ่อย)
Distributor: GTH
Box Office Estimate: 70 million baht
Release Date: 31 August 2006
Genre: Romantic / Comedy
Director: Nithiwat Tharathorn
Cast: Witawat Singlampong, Chutima Teepanat, Yuwanat Arayanimisakul, Chalermpol Tuntawisut, Ratchu Surachalas
Length: 118 Minute

From 1 of the 6 directors of Fan-Chan (My Girl). This romantic comedy is probably the most lovable movie of Thai moviegoers in 2006 that all 3 new comer lead actor and actress are instantly popular overnight. The film gross is also boosted by the excellent marketing of GTH and the feel good tone of the film itself. Highly recommend!!

FYI, Season Change is the name of a very popular R&B song which tell us to wait for the
bright new day after the strom has pass. The director also use this song in the film.

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4. See How They Run (โกยเถอะโยม)
Distributor: GTH
Box Office Estimate: 68 million baht
Release Date: 3 August 2006
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jaturong Mok Jok
Cast: Jaturong Mok Jok, Prasitchok “Nong Pee” Manasantatchart, Charoenporn “Kohtee Aramboy” Onlamai
Length: 97 Minute

A low-budget horror comedy which reuse the once popular Thai film formula - no story, no character development just a group of people running away from ghost in a funny way. Jaturong Mok Jok, the director, is a popular comedian with no directing experience but With the help of GTH professional production & marketing team. The result is better than expected and the money is flowing into GTH again.

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5. The Memory (รักจัง)
Distributor: RS Films
Box Office Estimate: 52 million baht
Release Date: 1 June 2006
Genre: Romantic / Comedy
Director: Heman Chetamee
Cast: Ratapoom Tokongsab, Paula Taylor, Sompong Kunaprathom
Length: 105 Minute

A romantic comedy which star two of the most popular Thai teen idol, Rattapoom Tokongsub and Paula Taylor. The film release in the heat of summer movies at no.4 but manage to climb to top spot in the 2nd week thanks to the good word of mouth. The final gross should earn some relief back to the troubled RS Film.

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Since this week is a national long holiday weekend so i'm going out of town and will be back to write the next part on Tuesday.