Empress of Flames on Netflix: Thai period drama lands 3 December

Empress of Flames, a new Thai period drama, streams worldwide on Netflix from Thursday 3 December 2026. Netflix released the main trailer on 29 October. The six-episode series stars Pimchanok “Baifern” Luevisadpaibul and Narilya “Yada” Gulmongkolpech and reimagines a well-known Thai lakorn; its Thai title is Phloeng Phra Nang (เพลิงพระนาง).

At a glance

• Title: Empress of Flames (Thai: เพลิงพระนาง)
• Premiere: Thursday 3 December 2026, worldwide; release time to be announced
• Where to watch: only on Netflix
• Episodes: 6; whether all six arrive on the same day is to be announced
• Director: Sivaroj Kongsakul
• Production: Kantana Motion Pictures; executive producer Kulp Kaljareuk

The story

Netflix’s official synopsis is set in the fictional Thipaya Kingdom. After 300 years under one dynasty, the throne passes to a feared queen. King Phuka overthrows her, founds a new dynasty and spares her bloodline.

Eighteen years later, Buraphakham leads a rebellion and kills King Phuka in public. His daughter Ananthip loses her home and her title, and returns as a careful strategist set on taking the throne back. Netflix says she faces a friend turned rival, the man she loves and a princess from another city who uses charm and wealth to gain power.

Empress of Flames cast

Netflix Thailand lists these roles:

• Pimchanok “Baifern” Luevisadpaibul as Ananthip, the exiled daughter of King Phuka
• Narilya “Yada” Gulmongkolpech as Sekharathewi, the friend who becomes her rival
• Prin “Mark” Suparat as Muang Khum
• Pakorn “Boy” Chatborirak as Buraphakham, who leads the rebellion
• Amanda Obdam as Tongnual, the princess from another city
• Napasranch Mittiraroch as King Phuka
• Khemanit “Pancake” Jamikorn as the queen whose rule opens the story, in a guest role

The supporting cast includes Tarika Tidatith, Pramod Sangsorn, Jennis Oprasert, Nat Sakdatorn, Apiradee Pavaputanont and Tawin Choompupan.

The team behind this Netflix Thai series

Netflix bills the series as coming from the makers of its Thai drama Master of the House. The writers are Nut Nualpang, Weerasu Worrapot, Nuttapot Potchumnean, Nattamol Paethanom and Titipong Chaisati. In Netflix Thailand’s first-look release, the team says it kept the heart of the original story and gave its characters more complex motives.

Trailer and how to watch

The main trailer is on the series’ Netflix title page, where you can also set a reminder. Netflix is the only legal way to watch it.

For what is airing on Thai TV now, see our guide to new Thai dramas in November 2026 and On screen this week. More series news is on the entertainment page.