The Nataraja Awards (Thai: รางวัลนาฏราช) is the most prestigious award ceremony for television and radio in Thailand, often compared to the Oscars by the local press due to its rigorous selection process conducted by industry professionals.

History and process

Established in 2010 by the Radio-Television Broadcasting Professional Confederation (RTBPF), the award's key differentiator is that winners are chosen through peer voting: actors vote for best actor, directors for best director, etc.

The voting process is audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the same company that audits the Oscars, ensuring transparency and credibility.

Main categories

  • Best Drama
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Director
  • Best Screenplay