Nataraja Awards
| Nataraja Awards | |
|---|---|
| Native name | รางวัลนาฏราช |
| Description | Excellence in television and radio in Thailand |
| Country | Thailand |
| Presented by | Radio-Television Broadcasting Professional Confederation (RTBPF) |
| First award | 16 May 2010 |
| Final award | 2025 |
| Website | rtbpf.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
- ^ "The stars come out to shine". Bangkok Post. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "泰娱圈四大权威颁奖典礼". Baidu Baijiahao (in Chinese). 9 February 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "5 Drama Thailand yang Masuk Nominasi 12th Nataraja Awards". IDN Times (in Indonesian). 30 August 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2026.