Thai soft power
Sawadee khrap!
Yes, it's "Hello!" in Thai. If you know this, you might have watched a Thai content or even visited Thailand. But, let's make the conversation a step higher.
Soft power is defined by Joseph Nye as the usage of attraction more than coercion to obtain desired outcomes.
Thailand, a country with a bustling tourism, can be the next big country for soft power. The world has experienced the soft power of the United States of America, with its Hollywood contents. Japan has shared its anime to the world.
On the other hand, China has also offered movies that were consumed by Asian countries. Taiwan launched the phenomenal "F4" of Meteor Garden. But the most recent is South Korea, with its K-pop fever and K-drama viewership that circumnavigated the world.
Thailand has the potential to create a Thai wave, and the stepping stone can be Boys' Love. Do you know a country that can beat Thailand in BL contents? Well, it's time for Thailand to showcase their power to the world. I know that Thai Boys' Love series are well-discussed in various platforms. This blog is dedicated to movies. The next articles will bring you to a deeper world of understanding the soft power of these Thai Boys' Love movies.
So, stay tuned!
