Thai life gets ‘Stranger’

Netflix’s hit series hit “Stranger Things” has been generating unprecedented excitement worldwide since its release yesterday on the streaming service and just as in Japan last week, Netflix Thailand feted the series’ return by recreating the fictional town of Hawkins at Scala Theatre last weekend and also took the opportunity to introduce fans to the actors and director of the first Thai original series from Netflix “Khweng” (“The Stranded”), which is now in the post-production phase.

Answering present to the call were “Stranded” actors Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote, Chayanit “Pat” Chansangavej, Chanya “Ning” McClory, Kittisak “Jack” Patomburana along with director Sophon “Jim” Sakdaphisit and celebrities Toni Rakkaen and Chicha Kitty Amatayakul. All dressed up in glamorous 1980’s attire to add to the “Stranger Things” vibe and seemed delighted to wander around such recreated scenes from the popular series as Starcourt Mall in Hawkins and The Upside Down, where fans had fun with exciting activities including Infinity Buyers’ Living Room, Cycle Escape, and Gala Studio.

The science-fiction horror series is directed by the Duffer twins and set in the fictional rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the early 1980s. The story begins with the disappearance of Will (Noah Schnapp), one of the main characters. Will’s friends try to find him amid a series of supernatural events. In the new season, the Hawkins crews are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Danger looms, and to survive they hope their friendship is stronger than their fear.

And Thai fans can now get even more enjoyment from the series as Netflix has taken note of their loyalty and added Thai-dubbing.

All 8 episodes of “Stranger Things 3” are now rolling out on Netflix.