Nataraja Awards

Nataraja Awards
Native nameรางวัลนาฏราช
DescriptionExcellence in television and radio in Thailand
Country Thailand
Presented byRadio-Television Broadcasting Professional Confederation (RTBPF)
First award16 May 2010 (2010-05-16)
Final award2025
Websitertbpf.org

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.[1]

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.[2]

The voting process is audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the same company that audits the Oscars, ensuring transparency and credibility.[3]

Main categories

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

References

  1. ^ "The stars come out to shine". Bangkok Post. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  2. ^ "泰娱圈四大权威颁奖典礼". Baidu Baijiahao (in Chinese). 9 February 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  3. ^ "5 Drama Thailand yang Masuk Nominasi 12th Nataraja Awards". IDN Times (in Indonesian). 30 August 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2026.