Mad Unicorn (; ; ) is a 2025 Thai drama television series produced by GDH 559. It premiered worldwide on Netflix on May 29, 2025.
Plot The series tells the story of Santi, a visionary from humble beginnings who aims to create Thailand’s first unicorn startup. His journey from rags to riches is fueled by ambition, friendship, and the harsh realities of the business world.
Cast Main as Santi Methika Jiranorraphat as Xiaoyu Palang Rocksilp as Rui Jie Thaneth Warakulnukroh as Kanin Pachara Chirathivat as Ken
Support as Liam Khemupsorn Sirisukha as Mam MALLY Sorakon Addunyanon as Business Show Host Apichart Promraksa as Dej as Online Merchant Tanapak Jongjaiphar as Thongchai Sira Simmee as Bom Anongnart Yusananda as Linux Tipargorn Chaiprasit as Army Sukhapat Lohwacharin as Nipon Feng Yun Zhi as Alice Zong Xiao Jun as Zhang Ren Luomin as Peter Patchamon Park as Santi Mom Yuttapong Vitayajaru as Santi Dad Wongsatorn Thaowattanarungrot as Young Santi Upaiyapat Phithakwawee as Young Thongchai Varin Sachdev as Navin Aroon Wanasbodeewong as Sand Mine Owner Nat Sornkasettarin as Jimmy Nantawan Sriputtha as Jae Sri Rungmanisana Choychoo as Zhang's Mistress Sittichok Pueakpoolpol as EASY Presenter as Sebastian, the Truck Driver Piyaphong Wongkhamlao as Bird, Tech Developer Kritsada Boonrit as Nun, Tech Developer Chotirat Wareerattanarot as Arm, Tech Developer Kiattisak Sudsangsawang as M, Tech Developer Chayapatr Archiwaranguprok as Pup, Tech Developer Krin Preechachaisurat as Guang, Tech Developer Nutnadeach Thammapan as Maitree, Wawee Gang Thakool Sreedaw as Prida, Wawee Gang Pipatkorn Ketkaew as Tough Sales Agent Natnaree Rerkkriangkrai as Female Sales Agent Xingchen Liu as Young Xiaoyu Jian Wu as Xiaoyu's Father Hua Jiang as Xiaoyu's Uncle Kuang Sheng Ning as Xiaoyu's Aunt Li Yi Heng as Ling Feng Peerapol Sukphopech as Sand Mine Worker Wichien Phutthiporn as Sand Mine Foreman Chaninthorn Pitakwararat as Sand Mine Owner Assistant Thanakit Audomboriphan as Bartender Chalee Immak as Angry Perfume Seeker Anusorn Pinyopojanee as Airport Staff Veeravit Charoensupasuitirat as Job interviewee
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Reception Mad Unicorn received positive critical reception for its portrayal of the Thai startup ecosystem and its high production value. Prachachat Business described the show as "a wild ride into the chaos of billion-dollar dreams," highlighting its intense boardroom drama and realistic depiction of entrepreneurial struggles. Similarly, Marketeer Online praised its "high production value and dynamic character development," comparing it to global tech-drama hits.
Accolades +YearAwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.2025Global OTT Awards 202524 August 2025Best Creative Mad Unicorn Best Director Nottapon Boonkrapob Best Lead Actor (Male)Natara Nopparatayapon FEED X Khaosod Awards 202513 September 2025 Most Popular Series - Drama of the YearMad Unicorn Series - Drama of the Year Best Director of the Year (Series - Drama) Nottapon BoonkrapobActor of the Year (Series - Drama)Natara NopparatayaponSupporting Actor of the Year (Series - Drama)Thaneth WarakulnukrohActress Spotlight of the YearMethika JiranorraphatMaya TV Awards 202529 October 2025Outstanding Series of the YearMad UnicornOutstanding Star of the Year Natara NopparatayaponHowe Awards 202512 November 2025Outstanding Script of the YearMad Unicorn The Best Actor Award Natara Nopparatayapon Asian Academy Creative Awards 20254 December 2025 Best ScreenplayNottapon Boonkrapob, Vasudhorn Piyaromna, Pattaranad Bhiboonsawade Best Direction (Fiction)Nottapon Boonkrapob Best Actor in a Leading RoleNatara Nopparatayapon Best Actress in a Leading RoleMethika Jiranorraphat Best Drama SeriesMad Unicorn GQ Thailand Men of the Year 20259 December 2025Actor of the Year Natara NopparatayaponSeries of the YearMad UnicornThailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards 202516 December 2025The Most Popular Thai Series among Chinese People AwardMad Unicorn2026The Viral Hits Awards 202528 January 2026Best Leading Actor of the Year Natara NopparatayaponBest Leading Actress of the YearMethika JiranorraphatBest Drama Series of the YearMad UnicornNine Entertain Awards 2026 12 March 2026Drama Series of the YearMad UnicornActress of the YearMethika JiranorraphatActor of the YearNatara NopparatayaponThaneth Warakulnukroh14th Thailand Social Awards 25 February 2026Best Content Performance on Social MediaMad Unicorn17th Nataraja Awards17 May 2026Best Drama Award (Short Form Series Category)Mad UnicornBest Director (Short Form Series Category)Nottapon BoonkrapobBest Leading Actress (Short Form Series Category)Methika JiranorraphatBest Leading Actor (Short Form Series Category)Natara NopparatayaponBest Supporting Actor Award (Short Form Series Category)Dr. Palang RocksilpThaneth WarakulnukrohBest Screenplay (Short Form Series Category)Nottapon Boonkrapob, Vasudhorn Piyaromna, Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn, Tanida Hantaweewatana, Pattaranad BhiboonsawadeBest Editing (Dramatic Feature Category)Pannayu Kunvanlee, Nuttapon TimmuengBest Cinematography (Dramatic Feature Category)Jaji Best Art Direction (Dramatic Feature Category)Sarawut KaewnamyenKom Chad Luek Awards 202627 May 2026Best Series ScreenplayNottapon Boonkrapob, Vasudhorn Piyaromna, Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn, Tanida Hantaweewatana, Pattaranad BhiboonsawadeBest Series DirectorNottapon BoonkrapobBest Supporting Actor in a Television Drama Dr. Palang Rocksilp Best Leading Actress in a Television Drama Methika JiranorraphatBest Leading Actor in a Television Drama Natara NopparatayaponBest Drama SeriesMad Unicorn22nd Baan Nang Klang Lakorn Awards 31 May 2026Outstanding Performance by a Supporting ActressMethika JiranorraphatOutstanding Performance by a Leading ActorNatara NopparatayaponOutstanding Direction for Drama or SeriesNottapon BoonkrapobOutstanding Drama or SeriesMad Unicorn
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