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Thai dramas go beyond romance

'Thai dramas go beyond romance, weaving together mystery, humor, history, family struggles and the supernatural.'

Pauline Songco · Aug 31, 2026, 2:50 AM

SECRETS and family ties shape the story of 'A Sample Family,' where protecting a daughter comes at a difficult price. — PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF viu philippines

Thai dramas are often associated with swoon-worthy romances, but a new collection of titles shows a wider side of Thai storytelling — one that blends humor, mystery, family struggles and supernatural elements.

The latest selection from TrueVisions NOW introduces viewers to characters caught in unusual situations, from a contract marriage between former sweethearts to a modern woman navigating life in a different era.

In My Wife’s Gunslinger God, romance comes with a twist as a sharp-tongued gamer enters a marriage agreement with her first love. What begins as a plan to make him fall for her before their deal expires turns into a complicated journey filled with hidden truths and unexpected emotions.

Meanwhile, Oops! I’m the Concubine takes a different route by placing a contemporary woman in a historical world where she must adapt to unfamiliar customs and challenges. The series explores how a person shaped by modern thinking survives in a completely different time.

The lineup also highlights stories driven by family and personal sacrifices. A Sample Family follows a household forced to create a false identity after a disaster changes their circumstances. Their attempt to secure a better future for their daughter becomes increasingly difficult as their carefully guarded secret starts to surface.

Supernatural elements collide with human emotions in 'Mui Fei The Medium,' a story shaped by loss, betrayal and vengeance.

For those who enjoy a mix of action and comedy, The Cops Spy on Stage follows a determined police officer who creates an unconventional undercover team while reopening a case connected to his father’s past.

The darker side of the collection comes through Mui Fei The Medium, a supernatural drama about loss, betrayal, and vengeance, while To Love and Cherish centers on a reunion between former lovers whose past choices continue to affect their present.

The new TrueVisions NOW titles showcase the variety of Thai dramas — stories where romance meets mystery, humor, history, and the supernatural.