Pee Mak (2013)

Pee Mak reimagines the Mae Nak ghost legend as a raucous comedy, grossing over 1 billion baht (roughly $30 million) to become Thailand's highest-grossing film ever—a record it held for five years. Driven by the comedic chemistry of its four male friends, it balances slapstick humor with genuine pathos, achieving a 7.8/10 on IMDb. With a box office haul 70% higher than the typical Thai comedy, it outperforms #7's dramatic approach by attracting mainstream audiences while preserving cultural roots.