The Believers (TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Aummaraporn Phandintong |
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| Story by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
| Directed by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Running time | 37–59 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 27 March 2024 |
The Believers (Thai: สาธุ) is a Thai crime drama television series. The series became available worldwide on Netflix on 27 March 2024.[1][2][3][4]
Premise[edit]
Following the failure of their start-up business, three entrepreneurs exploit the generously funded but loosely regulated system of donations to Buddhist temples.[4]
Cast[edit]
- Teeradon Supapunpinyo as Win
- Pachara Chirathivat as Game
- Achiraya Nitibhon as Dear
- Patchai Pakdesusuk as Don
- Channarong Khantheethao as Taeng
- Paopetch Charoensook as Ekkachai
- Surasee Phatham as Abbot
- Jintara Sukaphatana
- Pramod Sangsorn
- Manutsanun Phanlerdwongsakul as PCM. Ae
Co-Starring[edit]
- Chaiwat Archayasittiwat as Game's Grandpa
- Chaiwat Singha as Game's Dad
- Nipawan Taweepornsawon Game's Mom
- Siriporn Suwantripob as Game's Aunt
- Chakkrit Wangpattanasirikul as Game's Uncle
- Kreingkrai Assawavinijkulchai as Game's Uncle
- Arnon Puthamilinprateep as Game's Uncle
- Amisa Raksiam as Grace (Game's Sister)
- Thanatepipatt Athibunyasit as Win's Dad
- Prapamonton Eiamchan as Win's Young Mom
- Kungorn Khlangcharoenkul as Young Win
- Kanokporn Laopiyasakul as Dear's Mom
- Thanawat Jongfakklang as Worker
- Chalermchai Rattanamongkolgul as Money Collector
- Siriapar Sukasem as NFT Graphic Designer
- Krit Jeerapattananuwong as Game Caster (Voice)
- Jetturong Loymai as NFT Employee
- Pongrapee Bahalayodhin as NFT Employee
- Somprasong Srikrajang as Game Inspector (Voice)
- Paradorn Vesurai as Yossaphat
- Thananon Patinyasakdikul as Money Coach
- Sarinya Uttho as Flower Seller
- Philaiwan Khamphirathat as Joss House Foundation Officer
- Yuthapol Klasongkram as Meditation Leader
- Supakit Karun as Funeral Officer
- Lertsak Chitvarakorn as Oat
- Chatcharin Saetan as Golf
- Priewphan Parnyim as Note
- Kanvarat Phaad-waan as Karaoke DJ
- Thanathat Pavaputanon Na Mahasarakham as Pichit
- Noppavee Sroykesorn as Pong
- Suksun Hongwongphaisarn as Kaisorn
- Chatchawat Prasopnet as Tos
- Thitima Pavaputanont Na Mahasarakham as Dear's Bar Customer
- Thanyarat Thansara as Auntie at Flower Stall
- Atthajit Puingvichar as Temple Officer
- Saeng Pang-Utha as Temple Abbot
- Thanaphon Kawachakun as Forest Temple Nun
- Werawat Jumroensarn as Forest Temple Abbot
- Piboonchon Tassanaaree as Monk Hata
- Pathomsiln Luangprom as Monk Choochuen
- Sermchai Kuntee as Monk Ree
- Kim Sungman as Monk Dong-Hwan
- Somjai Jeungsookprasert as Monk Dong-Hwan's FC
- Chayapat Siriposop as Monk Dong-Hwan's FC
- Rashineepon Tantharat as Monk Dong-Hwan's FC
- Mariam Khummuang as Monk Dong-Hwan's FC
- Toungtip Rerngkasiwit as Monk Dong-Hwan's FC
- Kaniaya Porncharuen as Monk Dong-Hwan's FC
- Tatchapon Fangruk as Pummaram Temple Driver
- Tawat Kaewmukda as Cave Temple's Abbot
- Guntapon Surakumhang as Southern Temple's Abbot
- Teerayut Choochat as Southern Temple Teen
- Chaiyong Chanthahong as Monk
- Michael Shaowanasai as Monk Songchai
- Ronnajak Khunchit as Monk Songchai's Assistant
- Jatupon Praiwan as New Monk
- Sriariyachon Putfak as New Monk
- Bodin Moomuensri as Forest Senior Monk
- Satit Boksantia as Monk Arthit
- Woraphon Sangtong as Monk Praiwan
- Sarinya Khaosen as Noodle Shop Wifey
- Thanaphong Khawmahit as Noodle Shop Customer
- Prom Pukaroon as Old Lady
- Janenissa Thongdee as Pui
- Latthapat Tangtrustham as Nott
- Thanat Chatchawarn as MC
- Piyapong Wongkhamlao as Dome
- Noraset Baramisetthitawon as Camera Man
- Kritapas Chandanabodhi as Auntie Tu's Husband
- Chidapa Chandanabodhi as Auntie Tu
- Jakwit Kodcha as Karaoke Bar Guest
- Patcharaporn Saelim as Karaoke Bar Girl
- Natnalyn Buabud as Candies Kid
- Thagool Sangkasunya as PCM. Ae's Henchman
- Nan Samanworakit as Trader
- Jarupas Padmasiri as Assistant Lawyer
- Decha Chinpondkawee as Assistant Lawyer
- Dantai Chaipektacha as Joe (Chubby Kid)
- Smitti Siphongsombun as Drug Buyer
- Thanyaboon Boonprasert as Kai
- Kanthrapon Khomsithong as Internet Cafe Owner
- Korravit Panusopon as Medical Staff
- Sunisa Sutthiprapa as Reporter
- Torphong Kul-on as Au
- Chatchai Lekchan as Au’s Assistant
- Khreang Khunsri as Uncle
- Vittaya Vantanasiri as Uncle
- Oamphon Khwanyuenkhong as Auntie
- Ratree Chaikal as Auntie
- Chalor Kaewnaborn as Hotel Staff
- Kannika Rakying as Hotel Staff
- Vacharakiat Boonphakdee as Policeman
- Patiwat soraphoom as Policeman
- Thanachat Thuamtumnong as Policeman
- Perapat Rukngam as Insurance Staff
- Sanchai Cheykan as Old Man
- Thanawat Kae-ok as Rescue Staff
- Yasaka Chaisorn as Prairach
- Philaiwan Laophanich as Prairach's Wife
- Chananticha Chaipa as Prairach's Daughter
- Sirichai Phongsirithaworn as Doctor
- U-thai Bangtamruaj as Nurse
- Rojjanee Subudom as Reporter
- Niti Chaichitathorn as Mr. Sud
- Tharinee Songkiatthana as Nite
- Soontree Khamjulla as Shop Owner Witness
- Sawang Doang-dee as Old Man Patient
- Nanthikarn Choeipreecha as Reporter
- Somsamai Munwimon as Reporter
- Kittitas Bunprasert as Temple Staff
- Rachata Singchan as Amulet Expert
- Udon Trakulkaew as Amulet Expert
- Narongrit Pompoo as Amulet Expert
- Chetsarith Seetarungrueng as Reporter
- Visumita Prayunphan as Office Girl
- Jonathan De Hoop as Tourist
- Krylyshkin Denis as Tourist
- Korablev Ilia as Tourist
- Bunpote Hemsokana as Gunman
- Watcharapong Kanjanakrit as Production Team Staff
- Siriporn Sanguanmit as Porn
- Yutthaphichai Pongkhamkual as Computer Shop Staff
Guest Starring[edit]
- Phiravich Attachitsataporn as Himself
Production[edit]
The Believers is created by Aummaraporn Phandintong and had the original title Sathu.[3] It is produced by Joy Luck Club Film House and Deluxe Production.[5]
The series is directed by Wattanapong Wongwan. The cast includes Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Achiraya Nitibhon, Paopetch Charoensook and Pachara Chirathivat.[2][6]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "To live is to want" | March 27, 2024 |
| 2 | "Good deeds" | March 27, 2024 |
| 3 | "We found you lost" | March 27, 2024 |
| 4 | "The joy of giving" | March 27, 2024 |
| 5 | "Fallen" | March 27, 2024 |
| 6 | "Beelievers" | March 27, 2024 |
| 7 | "Empty promises" | March 27, 2024 |
| 8 | "Miracles only happen to those who believe in them" | March 27, 2024 |
| 9 | "The eternal wheel" | March 27, 2024 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Believers, Beverly Hills and 'Bad Dinosaurs': new on Netflix". Malaysia Today. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "The Believers: See what we know so far about Thai crime thriller series' release date, plot, cast and more". The Economic Times. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b ""The Believers", a Thai dramatic thriller, arrives on Netflix on March 27, 2024, blending drama and suspense around a daring scam". Sortiraparis. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b Harrison, Phil (22 March 2024). "Renegade Nell to A Gentleman in Moscow: the seven best shows to stream this week". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (1 February 2024). "Netflix Bulks Up Southeast Asia Originals, Chinese-Language Production Slate". Variety. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Shivakumar, Visvetch (8 March 2024). "The Believers' aka 'Sathu' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's Thai drama series". meaww.com. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
