5 Best Onscreen Thai Drama Couples

When it comes to Thai dramas, we always look for the chemistry between the lead couples. Even before reading the synopsis, we often check out the poster first. If we like how the main leads look together, that’s usually enough reason to give it a try. Sometimes, the poster alone gives us a feeling that the drama might be good—and honestly, that instinct has worked pretty well for us.

That said, there are also times when the storyline draws us in first, no matter what the poster looks like. And it just so happens that the lead couple ends up having amazing chemistry, which is always a nice surprise—especially when we're not yet familiar with the actors.

Now, can we just talk about how poorly some of the synopses are written on popular streaming platforms? No hate—we appreciate your hard work, seriously. But let’s be real: there are some really great dramas out there that people hesitate to watch because the synopsis doesn’t do them justice. That’s why we often turn to the comment section for real feedback. That’s how we know what’s worth watching.

Anyway, back to the main topic! Every time we watch a Thai drama we truly enjoy, we usually end up falling a little in love with the lead couple. Just a heads-up—this list is based purely on our personal taste. Now, let’s get right into it!

Top 5 Thai Drama Couples (Koojin)

Here are our top 5 Thai drama couples who we think have amazing chemistry on screen:

5. Sean Jindachote and Esther Supreeleela (GMMOne/OneHD)

The second Thai drama series we watched starred Sean Jindachote and Esther Supreeleela in the lakorn Ngao Asoke. The story revolves around a young girl who had a huge crush on a handsome man—clearly older and already engaged. But that didn’t stop her from admiring him. It wasn’t about wanting to come between the couple—something just happened that made her look up to him.

Eventually, that same girl ended up being taken in by the family of the guy’s fiancée. Meanwhile, he was dealing with his own issues—especially his controlling mother. After his father passed away, he left home and studied in the U.S.

While living abroad and trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with his fiancée, they kept in touch through letters. What he didn’t know was that it wasn’t actually his fiancée writing to him—it was the young girl. So, in reality, they had been writing to each other all along. Years later, when they finally met again, it was far from a smooth reunion. Haha. It was awkward, funny, and surprisingly entertaining.

From the very start, Sean and Esther’s chemistry was undeniable. They could just stand next to each other and you'd already feel that spark. Both were so good at shifting between drama and comedy, which made them even more enjoyable to watch.

Esther has this sweet, innocent smile and an effortless charm that really draws you in. Sean, on the other hand, is that classic dark and handsome type—strong, serious, and business-like, but with a soft side that shows when he's around the woman he loves.

Ngao Asoke leaned more toward drama but had more light and funny moments compared to Leh Ratree. We loved their pairing so much that after finishing Ngao Asoke, we immediately looked for another Sean-Esther drama—and that led us to Leh Ratree. Yes, fans call their pairing “SeanEst”!

Leh Ratree was even more intense. Esther played a young woman who was forced to marry a wealthy man—Sean’s character—to pay off her father’s debt. The story was gripping. Sean played the kind of man who knew exactly what he wanted, and once he set his eyes on her, there was no turning back. Esther, of course, tried her best to resist, but he was just too much for her to handle.

We later read that Leh Ratree was actually their first drama together, and because of its success, they were paired up again in more projects—including Ngao Asoke. Off-screen, they seemed playful with each other, which only added to their onscreen chemistry.

And we just have to say—Sean knows how to do a proper kissing scene! He and Esther looked so natural and comfortable in those moments. There weren’t many kissing scenes, but the ones they did have were sweet, intimate, and felt real—not just a quick peck.

They really are a sweet couple. We even heard that Sean adored her, but sadly, Esther wasn’t interested in dating him. Yep—too bad they never became a real-life couple. Still, we absolutely love them as an onscreen pair. Fingers crossed they get to work together again in the future!

4. Kimberley Woltemas and James Ma (Ch3)

Kimberley and James! We instantly fell in love with these two in the drama When a Man Loves a Woman. James has a bit of a Chinese look to him (we read he's half-Chinese), and Kimmy has that Western charm—she clearly has foreign German blood in her. But the mix totally worked for both of them!

Kimmy was absolutely stunning in this series. She played a powerful heiress who was running her family's company. She was the kind of boss no one dared to mess with. In the story, she didn’t really care about dating—she thought most guys were just after her money. That is, until she met James. He played a noble doctor—calm, kind, and full of integrity.

Their first meeting took place on an island, and it was super interesting. But when they met again, she was shocked to find out he was actually her debtor. His mother owed her company millions, and he had promised to pay it all back. Let’s just say, her impression of him quickly went from 100 to zero. Haha!

To clear the debt, his mother and her aunt secretly arranged for them to get married. So much happened after that—you can check out our video for the full story—but long story short, they ended up tying the knot. And it was so awkward at first! She couldn’t stand him, and he wasn’t too fond of her attitude either.

Still, James was sweet and gentle, even when teasing her. And Kimmy’s character—though usually strong and in control—had her moments where she’d randomly surprise him with kisses. Those little moments made them such a lovable couple. Total onscreen eye candy!

What’s crazy is that they’re just close friends in real life, yet they manage to pull off a super romantic vibe on screen. Their chemistry is fire, and it’s no surprise Channel 3 paired them again in Song Sanaeha, where Kimmy played twins (and nailed both roles, by the way).

Honestly, Kimmy never looks awkward during kissing scenes. But you know how Channel 3 is—they tend to keep things a bit conservative when it comes to romance. You’ll usually just see some hugging, light kisses, or… sniffing. 😂 But we’re okay with that because the stories are still strong.

That said, Channel 3 seems to be stepping up their game lately. They've started to get a little bolder, kind of like how K-dramas have evolved to follow more Western-style storytelling. And honestly? Let’s just hope they don’t take it too far.

3. Weir Sukollawat and Min Pechaya

Weir and Min are at the top of our list when it comes to romantic comedies. But honestly, they both shine as individual actors too. What we love most about them is how flexible they are—they can switch between drama and comedy so effortlessly.

And if you're looking for something a bit more intense in the romance department, these two don’t hold back. Weir is famously known for not faking kissing scenes, and Min knew that from the start—especially in their first drama Pin Anong. We haven’t watched it yet, but we’ve seen so many comments saying the kissing scenes felt different from the usual Thai dramas. People found it surprising, in a good way.

In most of their dramas, Weir loves to tease her and always finds ways to get closer. Min, on the other hand, fights back with everything she’s got! She’s not your typical soft-spoken heroine—she’s strong, smart, and fierce. But somehow, Weir’s character always knows how to get through her walls.

Their sweet and romantic scenes never felt awkward to watch. If Weir delivered, Min matched him with the same energy. Out of all the Thai actresses we’ve seen in lakorns, Min stands out the most when it comes to looking natural in romantic and kissing scenes. Okay—maybe Baifern Pimchanok could give her a run for her money, but we’re a little biased. Min’s our fave. No shade, just love!

They’re both from Channel 7, which seems to be a little less conservative than Channel 3 when it comes to kiss scenes. That said, it’s not over-the-top either. It still feels decent and tasteful for a love story—just with a bit more spark.

We first watched them in the Thai romcom Koo Za Rot Zab. In that series, Min’s family went bankrupt, and Weir’s dad—who was best friends with Min’s late father—offered help. But Min’s mom didn’t want to accept such a big favor without giving something in return. So Weir’s dad suggested one thing: help straighten out his lazy, womanizing son (played by Weir). That led to an arranged marriage between the two.

Min looked effortlessly beautiful on screen with just light makeup, and Weir? He’s the textbook definition of tall, dark, and handsome. But it wasn’t just their looks—they matched in energy, acting, and chemistry. Every scene they shared felt real and exciting.

Their onscreen chemistry was so strong that they ended up starring together in three popular Thai dramas: Pin Anong (A Woman’s Hairpin), Lah Ruk Sut Kob Fah (Chasing Love to the Final Horizon), and Koo Za Rot Zab (Spicy Flavor of Love).

2. Pope Thanawat and Bella Ranee Campen

Does Love Destiny ring a bell? It was huge back in 2018! We actually watched it around mid-2018 and became instant fans—so much that one of us even flew to Ayutthaya just to feel that Bpoop Phaeh Saniwaat vibe in real life. Yep, we even got to visit that famous temple you always see in the lakorn. Total fangirl moment!

This Thai pairing was absolutely lit! Love Destiny wasn’t the first lakorn we watched, but hands down, it’s our number one favorite. Bella nailed the comedy side of her role, while Pope totally brought the romance. The way he chased after her while trying to hide his feelings? Adorable. Their moments together were just chef’s kiss.

Honestly, we don’t think anyone in Thailand saw this pairing coming, but once it happened—boom! Pope and Bella became the hottest stars of 2018. Their drama broke TV rating records! And if we’re not mistaken, Bella became one of the top endorsement queens after that. Correct us if we’re wrong!

Let’s be real: actors usually find romantic scenes awkward, especially with a whole crew watching. We can only imagine how hard it is to make it look natural. But for Pope and Bella? It looked effortless. Their chemistry didn’t need much—no intense kisses, no dramatic confessions—just a glance or a smile, and boom, magic. It felt like their chemistry was just built-in.

We’re not even exaggerating. If you haven’t watched Love Destiny yet, you’re missing out. It’s a historical romantic comedy that’ll have you laughing and swooning all at once.

Thanks to the success of Love Destiny, Pope and Bella were paired again in two more hit dramas: Roy Leh Marnya (Deceitful Love) and Love Destiny 2. And yes, their chemistry is still very much alive!

1.Yaya Sperbund and Mark Prin

The very first Thai drama we watched featured Mark and Yaya—and wow, what a way to start! We were hooked from just a single clip. Yes, they’re both undeniably good-looking, but what really pulled us in was their chemistry. It was off the charts!

What frustrates us is that, even after Kluen Cheewit, we still haven’t gotten another drama from Mark and Yaya. Seriously, Channel 3—how are we still waiting? You know these two look amazing together. The tension, the spark, the way they brought their characters to life—we couldn’t get enough. Give us more of them, please!

We came across a forum where a Thai fan mentioned something interesting (or maybe just a wild rumor). They said the reason we haven’t seen another Mark-Yaya project might be because their pairing was seen as a “threat” to the Nadech-Yaya love team. The fan claimed that the response to Mark and Yaya in Kluen Cheewit was so strong that it could shake the foundation of the Nadech-Yaya fandom. It even went as far as suggesting that Nadech had some influence in Channel 3 and that efforts were made to block new Mark-Yaya projects.

Honestly, fans can get carried away with these kinds of theories. From what we’ve seen, everything looks good between Mark, Yaya, and Nadech. They’re all close friends and professionals. Still, it does make you wonder what could’ve been if they’d been given more chances to shine together.

As for us, when it comes to chemistry, we actually prefer Yaya with Mark. Sure, she looks great with Nadech too, but we’re clearly biased—we’re huge Kluen Cheewit fans! Mark and Yaya have starred in three dramas together: Tawan Deard (Boiling Sun), Kluen Cheewit (Waves of Life), and Jon Kwa Ja Dai Ruk Gun (Love at First Night). The first two were revenge dramas, while the last one gave us a taste of their sweet side in a romantic comedy.

Whether it's intense drama or light-hearted romance, these two just deliver every time. Here's hoping we get to see them together again soon!

How about you? Which Thai couple pairing are you a huge fan of? We’d love to hear your thoughts—drop your comments below!