Mad Unicorn

Mad Unicorn (Thai: สงคราม ส่งด่วน; RTGS: Songkhram Song Duan) is a 2025 Thai drama television series produced by GDH 559. It premiered worldwide on Netflix on May 29, 2025.^[1]

Mad Unicorn
Also known as	Songkhram Song Duan
Genre	Drama
Created by	Jira Maligool Vanridee Pongsittisak
Written by	Nottapon Boonprakob Vasudhorn Piyaromna Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn T Hantaweewatana Pattaranad Bhiboonsawade
Directed by	Nottapon Boonprakob
Starring	Natara Nopparatayapon [th] Methika Jiranorraphat Palang Rocksilp Thaneth Warakulnukroh Pachara Chirathivat
Country of origin	Thailand
Original language	Thai
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	7
Production
Executive producers	Jina Osothsilp Preeyawan Bhuwakul Boosaba Daorueng Paiboon Damrongchaitham
Producers	Somprasong Srikrajang Suwimon Techasupinan
Cinematography	Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun
Editors	Panayu Kunvanlee Natthaphon Timmuang
Running time	55–71 minutes
Production company	GDH 559
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)

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.^[2]

Cast

Main

• Natara Nopparatayapon [th] as Santi^[3]
• Methika Jiranorraphat as Xiaoyu^[3]
• Palang Rocksilp as Rui Jie^[3]
• Thaneth Warakulnukroh as Kanin^[3]
• Pachara Chirathivat as Ken^[3]

Support

• Thassapak Hsu [th] as Liam
• Khemupsorn Sirisukha as Mam MALLY
• Sorakon Addunyanon as Business Show Host
• Apichart Promraksa as Dej
• Thongchai Thongkanthom [th] 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
• Naraphat Ngodngam [th] 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

Episodes

No.	Title	Original release date
1	"A Sparrow and a Rooster" (ถอนขนไก่)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)
2	"Our Empire" (อาณาจักรของเรา)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)
3	"All-in" (หมดหน้าตัก)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)
4	"Thunder Strikes" (อันธพาล)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)
5	"Overload" (ข้ามเส้น)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)
6	"The Last Bullet" (กระสุนนัดสุดท้าย)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)
7	"Next Day" (วันพรุ่งนี้)	May 29, 2025 (2025-05-29)

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.^[4] Similarly, Marketeer Online praised its "high production value and dynamic character development," comparing it to global tech-drama hits.^[5]

Accolades

Year	Award	Date of Ceremony	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2025	Global OTT Awards 2025	24 August 2025	Best Creative	Mad Unicorn	Nominated	[6]
			Best Director	Nottapon Boonkrapob	Nominated
			Best Lead Actor (Male)	Natara Nopparatayapon	Nominated
	FEED X KHAOSOD Awards 2025	13 September 2025	Series and Drama of the Year	Mad Unicorn	Nominated	[7]
			Best Series/Drama Director of the Year	Nottapon Boonkrapob	Nominated
			Male Actor of the Year	Natara Nopparatayapon	Nominated
			Supporting Actor of the Year	Thaneth Warakulnukroh	Nominated
			Actress Spotlight of the Year	Methika Jiranorraphat	Nominated