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Thai Media Fund Awards 'Micro Drama Master' Winners to Boost Vertical Content
The Thai Media Fund has concluded its 'Micro Drama Master' project, awarding 200,000 baht to creators to promote safe and creative vertical-format storytelling.
On September 18, 2026, the Thai Media Fund for Safe and Creative Media hosted an awards ceremony at the ibis Styles Bangkok Ratchada to celebrate the conclusion of the 'Micro Drama Master' project. The initiative aimed to elevate the quality of vertical-format dramas—often referred to as 'moral dramas'—which have gained significant popularity in Thailand and abroad due to their concise, accessible, and engaging nature.
According to Khaosod Online, the project challenged participants from across Thailand to produce content under the theme 'When Truth Has No Filter.' The fund awarded a total of 200,000 baht to the winners and provided certificates to those who completed intensive training sessions. This program was designed to adapt to modern digital consumption habits, where short-form, vertical video content is increasingly dominant.
For residents and travelers, this initiative highlights a growing trend in Thai digital media toward professionalizing short-form storytelling. While the project successfully trained a new cohort of creators, it remains to be seen how these specific 'moral drama' productions will influence broader Thai media trends or if they will lead to new platforms for international viewers to access Thai-produced vertical content. The project underscores the government's interest in shaping the digital landscape to ensure that popular short-form media remains both creative and aligned with local standards for safe content.
