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Doctor Sattawat enters into a fake marriage with Anussaniya to pay off his debts with Anussaniya, who wants to stop the impossible relationship between her and her uncle-in-law. Episodes: 24 Ep 1: Click Here |  | The story of Kung Ten and Khao Nueng, two men who confront each other over a girl. They both learn what is called "friendship" and form a relationship that they will never forget. Episodes: 2 Ep 1: Click Here | ||
 | Jetiya's fiancé is killed in a hit-and-run by Aphinan who was drunk. He was imprisoned and his girlfriend committed suicide. After he was released, angry Aphinan arranges for Jetiya to be detained and held on an island for punishment. Episodes: 18 |  | Famous composer Duean Yi's newest project is to compose a love song. However, he struggles to write it; he's lost his passion. Inspiration strikes when he meets handsome barista Plengrak. Episodes: 10 Ep 1: Click Here | |
 | Privileged Saikim met poor garage owner Kaokla. After seven years, they meet again. However, Kaokla is now Carl Raman, the adopted son and business heir of a millionaire. Saikim herself has become the full-fledged heiress of her father's hotel business. Episodes: 17 Ep 1: Click Here (no sub) |
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When the Sky Falls | |
 | When she was little, Chompoo's (Prang Kannarun Wongkajornklai) father was murdered while traveling back to their home in the Thailand countryside. Before his death, he asked the town mayor to take care of his little daughter. Out of fear of the girl being killed, her name was changed to Sarika. When Sarika grows up, she returns to reclaim the treasure of her once-wealthy family. However, it seems too late, since her father's brother-in-law already announced his son Thewarat (Film Thanapat Kawila) as the only heir to the family's vast wealth. CHO NA: The main leads have great chemistry. But, the features that attracted me the most are the country backdrop, and the historical setting with its set, costume, and props, their combination makes it like watching a cowboy drama with an Asian setting! Tag warning: Animal death. There are two animal-killing scenes (the end of Ep 2 and the beginning of Ep 3). My Rating: 8 |
Vice Versa | |
 | Talay (Sea Tawinan Anukoolprasert) wakes up in the body of a man named Tess and reencounters Puen (Jimmy Jitaraphol Potiwihok), a famous actor who is now in the body of Tun following an accident. They may be one another's "portkey," people who can help them return to where they came from once they have completed what they need to achieve. Tun and Talay have a mission to fulfill. Love and friendship grow with them in the new universe. What will happen with their mission? Will they be able to get back to their home universe? JAY: I was actually surprised seeing all the bad comments about it because I don't think it was even that bad. Yes, it wasn't the best series GMMTV released this year, but it was cute and enjoyable for me. Jimmy and Sea both need to improve their acting a bit but I'm sure we'll see a great performance in their upcoming 2023 series Last Twilight! My Rating: 7.5 |
A secret tape of Phanthiwa is exposed at her wedding. Humiliated by the incident, she committed suicide. It was only her five-person friend group who knew her secret. Meena tries to find the culprit. The more she digs, the darker the truth about the clique's relationship gets. Episodes: 18 Ep 1: Click Here | After a one-night stand with Pokpong, a male dancer, Lalin decides to hire him to marry her for a few months, so she can prove to her family that she deserves to be the heiress of her father's company. Things start to change when Pokpong doesn't appear to be what Lalin thought he was. Episodes: 17 Ep 1: Click Here | |||
Have you ever been waiting for someone you've met and missed for no reason? Tiew promises to wait for Mork at Chiang Mai where they first met. Mork comes back to Chiang Mai with different feelings for Tiew. Episodes: 6 Ep 1: Click Here | Q is an ambitious high school student who keeps falling short of his goals. Q meets golden child X at an audition X attempts to derail. X is keeping his motives secret and Q is driven by his desire to succeed. Episodes: 4 Ep 1: Click Here | |||
 | Pilantha has a car accident that decapitates her head, but her psychic power keeps her alive. Her scientist uncle Dr. Piti conducts experiments to re-attach her head but fails. She goes out to look for a new body, resulting in missing cases of women. Episodes: 32 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Donovan is an American model in search of a woman he's lost touch with. Pam is a kindergarten teacher. When her grandfather becomes sick, Pam takes a job to work as a manager and personal interpreter for Donovan. She's soon wrapped up in both his work and personal affairs. Episodes: 16 Ep 1: Click Here | |
Cake and Seeiw are longtime friends and neighbors since childhood. Despite their different personalities, they are very close. However, as they become older, things change and so do the way they see each other. There is only a 12 % possibility of having a successful first love. Would that 12 % be enough? Episodes: 14 |  | Jo is a village bad boy who is always on bad terms with Chattawan, the village heroine. Phudanai moves from Bangkok to the province with his mother. He clashes with Jo who dislikes his big-city arrogance. But Jo's long-time friend See, who is bound to marry him, likes Phudanai. Episodes: 30 Ep 1: Click Here | ||
 | When clouds in the sky and falling rain tease the two close friends in trouble, Rain and Sky, it takes them to meet Phayu and Prapai, who are not only cunning saviors but also making storms in the two best friends' hearts. Episodes: 13 Ep 1: Click Here | Dr. Akkanee and his crew travel to an old village to study the paranormal. In the village, he meets and falls for a girl named Buaphan. He is curious about her since he often dreams about her before coming to the village. Episodes: 15 Ep 1: Click Here | ||
A re-imagination of the classic tale "Cinderella" in modern society. Meet Cin, who doesn't wait for the Fairy Godmother to make her wishes come true. Even though the difficult and needy life, she will find the way by herself. Episodes: 8 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Maythinee's lover Phak died in a car accident after her mother forced her to write him a breakup letter. All she can do is drown herself in alcohol and try to forget. And perhaps also endure the heartbreak of suddenly seeing her dead lover's face in another man. Episodes: 16 Ep 1: Click Here | ||
After the pandemic, the company suffered significant losses. The CEO delivered an ultimatum: either the employees increase the company's profits, or they have to look for a new job. To save the employees, the office manager hires a talented professional. Episodes: 7 Ep 1: Click Here |
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Good Old Days | |
 | In an antique shop owned by Hey (Krist Perawat Sangpotirat), the value of each item is the story behind them. People who sell their belongings here can reminisce on their lives, and buyers see their value hidden within. Six stories about memories, love, dreams, and separation are linked to six items. CHO NA: This is an anthology of slice-of-life stories on love and family relationships. Normally I don't like life and melodrama genres, but with a movie-length each story, they are not draggy. They gave meaningful life lessons. The visuals of the actors and the cinematography are top-notch. Every actor and actress, even the supporting characters, did a good job bringing up their respective characters. The shop owner listens to every life story with calmness, patience, and sympathy. My Rating: 9 |
The Eclipse | |
 | The country's leading all-boys school, Suppalo, is strictly governed. Rumour has it that a curse will punish students who act out, a curse that grows stronger as the solar eclipse nears. But where there are rules, there will naturally be those who want to break them. Head student prefect Akk (First Kanaphan Puitrakul) and his cohorts are tasked with the rebels. Then Ayan ( Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan), a mysterious new student, arrives. His odd behavior challenges the school norms. JAY: Undeniably my favorite 2022 series by GMMTV (maybe even further than just GMMTV)! It has everything: great characters, an interesting and mysterious story, outstanding chemistry, interesting side characters with their own stories, plot twists, etc. I just loved it! My Rating: 10 |
In the middle of her wedding, Anchan is dumped by her fiancé who runs away with her money. Nisa hires Anchan to be her eldest son Mawin's fake girlfriend. If Anchan manages to get rid of the money-hungry Fahsai, Nisa will pay Anchan three million baht. Episodes: 31 Ep 1: Click Here | Fern is brokenhearted after breaking up with her boyfriend and seeks consolation from her roommate Noi. Episodes: 2 Ep 1: Click Here | ||
 | Leading man Ryu was at the height of his fame in 2007. Since then, his star has been in decline. Now, he wants to return to work and get his reputation back. Episodes: 10 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Follows the story of Max, a young man who works as an escort to support his younger brother, Min, and his family. Episodes: 2 Ep 1: Click Here |
| These are love stories of two women who hold different opinions on the marriage certificate. One woman is legally married but got divorced. The other woman is also married, but she has never been introduced to her husband's family. Episodes: 5 Ep 1: Click Here | Weiha, Tawan and Nithan are best friends. Weiha and Tawan both have feelings for Nithan. But one day, suddenly, both Weiha's mother and Tawan's mother died mysteriously. How will the bond between the three friends change amid difficult life challenges? Episodes: 24 Ep 1: Click Here |
Retribution | |
 | A rich family is believed to be cursed because of the mysterious death of all the men in the family leaving only the women alive. This is the story about how sweet and innocent love flourishes in the middle of harsh tribulations. How far scarier than a mystical curse is the curse caused by love, greed, anger, and delusion in the human heart? CHO NA: You know that there is no real curse if the genres are mystery and thriller, right? Moreover, the synopsis and the enigmatic drama poster are very intriguing. So, I watched it in raw version, with the great help of episodic summaries from the Thai newspaper Thairath and a family tree to know who's who. The chemistry between the main couple, Sun (Krating Khunnarong Pratesrat) and Nuning (Nychaa Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich), believably conveys a couple with sweet and innocent love. The solid acting of two veteran actresses as Hong (Mai Charoenpura) and Patra (Mam Kathaleeya McIntosh) played important roles in the thrill of this problematic family with twists and turns. My Rating: 8 (if it's subbed, I would've rated higher). |
Ai Long Nhai | |
 | Ai (Meen Nichakoon Khajornborirak) studied abroad until, after being expelled for fighting, his father forces him to return to Thailand where he attends classes at the university where he teaches. There, Ai meets Chen Nhai (Ping Krittanun Aunchananun), his new Harley Davidson-riding classmate who has an obsession with a yellow duck keychain. Ai falls in love at first sight and a whirlwind romance ensues. JAY: I said this a few times in the comment section of the series and I stand strongly by what I said: "This is a drama mostly only old BL watchers will love and enjoy. This is a kind of Bl drama that was released in 2016 - 2019 and new BL fans most definitely can't handle the 'overacting' and 'cringe' while to us old BL lovers, this was a throwback to the good old days." At least for me, but I'm pretty sure that's how at least 90 % of old lovers feel. Overall, I really liked it despite its many flaws that become unnoticeable with time! My Rating: 7.5 |
 | In a Chinese family, masculinity is prized. Thian is the face of the family, the one who will eventually succeed his father who has built The Five Dragon Guild. The love between two men is obstructed by Chinese society. Episodes: 17 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Due to past trauma, Kawin is challenged to hunt ghosts. He comes to stay under the same roof as those hunted ghosts. He also meets Pluem, a young man who seems to understand his feelings of loss. Episodes: 8 Ep 1: Click Here | |
 | Phat is the ultimate 'Relationship Juggler' for Sia Wut who has multiple wives and girlfriends. Nothing is as easy as it seems, especially with the mysterious arrival of Cher, who later reveals herself to be an 'Infidelity Detective.' Episodes: 12 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Xian, who lives alone in Bangkok, hurried home to inherit the house left by his passing mother. Unexpectedly, there were 5 strangers living there. Xian tried to drive them out, but he didn't know that his destiny was closely linked to Time. Episodes: 32 Ep 1: Click Here | |
 | Are you still able to recall those nostalgic days when you'd anxiously anticipate that much-awaited reply from the one you loved? Even though times have changed, messages have always allowed us to convey our feelings of love. Episodes: 12 Ep 1: Click Here |  | An overbearing mother has three sons. Regardless of her sons' feelings, she has plans to set all three up with women she sees as worthy daughters-in-law. Then three unexpected women come into her sons' lives. Episodes: 18 Ep 1: Click Here | |
 | Tang is a young new artist who mysteriously loses his reflection. He sees a strange boy, Neo, in the mirror instead. An odd relationship starts with the conflict between suspense and trust. Episodes: 6 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Tang is a young new artist who mysteriously loses his reflection. He sees a strange boy, Neo, in the mirror instead. An odd relationship starts with the conflict between suspense and trust. Episodes: 6 Ep 1: Click Here | |
Gap is the frontman of an unknown band called Evening Sunday, and Namwa is a devoted member of the fandom of a ghost ship. After a messy first meeting, the two are thrown into a group project together at university. Episodes: 10 Ep 1: Click Here | Thianso, who was separated from her family as a child, learns that her mother was an employee in a weaving factory and is missing. With the assistance of the factory's manager Phuwadol, Thianso is looking to reunite with her family. Episodes: 38 Ep 1: Click Here | |||
 | Sai was adopted by Rangrong's father, and upon his death, Sai was looked after by Rangrong. When Sai discovered that Rangrong viewed her in a romantic way not as a sister, she attempts to run away. However, Rangrong is always around her and watching her. Episodes: 12 Ep 1: Click Here (Netflix) |  | Six people who were strangers become entangled together while facing a big crime organization involving illegal drugs: a beauty blogger, a private investigator, a cop, a perfume expert, a crime news reporter, and an admin of the justice activist website. Episodes: 15 | |
 | After breaking up with her boyfriend of seven years, Risa starts to find love in many new relationships. She meets a handsome man and a cool woman and she becomes a woman of two characters. Episodes: 5 Ep 1: Click Here |
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Big DragonAired: 8 Oct 8 - 26 Nov | Episodes: 8 | Episode 1: Click Here | |
 | Yai (ISBANKY) and Mangkorn ( Mos Panuwat Sopradit) are romantic rivals. One night, at Yai's newly inherited pub, the two drink together. Yai has nefarious plans for the evening, but they backfire and he and Mangkorn end up spending a wild night together. Taunted by Mangkorn who has footage of their hookup the next day, Yai takes his anger out on the pub. He hopes to forget what transpired between them and sink himself into pub renovations, but when he meets with the design team, he's surprised to see fifth-year architecture student Mangkorn among them. JAY: This was a rollercoaster for my emotions. One second they were loving each other, another second they fought, then they dated other people, and so on! Made me lose my mind and scream at both of the mains so many times TT. But to be fair, it was good, I can't lie. My Rating: 7.5 |
The Kinnaree ConspiracyAired: Oct 24, 2022 - Dec 13, 2023 | Episodes: 16 | Episode 1: Click Here (no sub) | Episode 1: Click Here (sub/Netflix) | |
 | Pudsorn (Yaya Urassaya Sperbund) is the daughter of a famous doctor with excellent medical skills. Indra Ratchpakdee (Nadech Kugimiya) is a police captain. Monsieur Robaire (New Chaiyapol Poupart) is a secretary of a French military diplomat. Faith brought three people to meet and work together in investigating the suspicious death of an important French captain who died while wearing a female sarong cloth with Lai Kinaree pattern, which is exclusive for royal palace ladies only. CHO NA: If you want to watch it for romance because Yadech is the most famous koojin (drama pairing) in Thai dramaland, forget it! Spoiler: Their romance only blooms in the last 2 episodes. But if you love mystery, this drama meticulously shows the details of the murder investigation and the case closes satisfactorily. The story background is set during the reign of King Narai of Ayutthaya (ancient Thailand), the plot, characterization, artistic design, and overall atmosphere reflect the custom and culture during that period. Great acting by everyone! My Rating: 9 |
 | Long after Sam first came to Mon's rescue when they were kids, Sam is unambiguously Mon's idol. In order to be near her, Mon gets a job working under her. When they finally meet again, Mon is surprised by her icy exterior, so different from the image she'd had of her Episodes: 12 Ep 1: Click Here |
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Between UsAired: Nov 6, 2022 - Jan 29, 2023 | Episodes: 12 | Episode 1: Click Here | |
 | Team is a talented swimmer who just entered university. However, when it comes to swimming competitions, he's never able to perform to the best of his abilities. When swim team upperclassman Win comes to know that the problem doesn't lie in Team's abilities or dedication, but rather his trauma and the sleeping difficulties it causes, he offers up his own room for Team to stay in. With the comfort of the company, Team's performance starts to improve and feelings start to grow between the two young men. Occurring parallel to the events of Until We Meet Again, this story focuses on how Win and Team come to know and inspire growth in each other. JAY: Expected a lot more for that 3 years wait, but overall it was a very good drama. I feel like they dragged on a story that could've been told in 8 episodes to 12 episodes. I also didn't mind having whole 5 couples as other people did, I liked it! My Rating: 9 |
Desirable Flowers (Dong Dok Mai)Aired: Nov 29, 2022 - Jan 23, 2023 | Episodes: 16 | Episode 1: Click Here | |
 | Pongdanai (Push Puttichai Kasetsin) is in relationships with several women at the same time and sees them like the flowers that adorned his life. But when these flowers want to be number one in his heart alone, they began to spit out hidden poisons. Who will win this battle? JAY: What can I say... In short, I didn't like it. Literally, every character is unlikeable, and by that, I mean every. I really tried to enjoy this but I just couldn't. I feel like something good could've actually come out of this but it, unfortunately, failed to do so. My Rating: 5.5 |
 | After a celebrity discovers her wealthy fiancé has been unfaithful, she has a drunken one-night stand with her makeup artist and risks her reputation. Episodes: 16 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Seventeen-year-old Alex plans to lose his virginity it at his friend's house party. The party turns to chaos, and when Alex wakes up, he's aged into a 27-years old man, a gynecologist, and a sex expert. He must solve the mystery of that night. Episodes: 12 Ep 1: Click Here |
 | Nuengdiao is the heir to a prestigious family. Then his father is shot to death right before him. Now he and his mother's own lives are in danger. Palm is appointed to be his bodyguard. In his life of uncertainty, Palm's presence leads Nuengdiao to new experiences. Episodes: 12 Ep 1: Click Here |  | Mote works the night shift at his aunt's hotel earning money in order to pay off his debt. There, he gets to know sex worker Kat. They develop an idea for a sex work app to get out of debt. Doy is roped in to do the coding. Things begin to unravel Mote and his team are involved in a mysterious case of murder. Episodes: 6 Ep 1: Click Here |
My School PresidentAirs: Dec 2, 2022 - Feb 24, 2023 | Episodes: 12 | Episode 1: Click Here | |
 | Student body president Tinn (Gemini Norawit Titicharoenrak) has a secret crush on Gun (Fourth Nattawat Jirochtikul), the head of the music club and lead singer of the band Chinzhilla. Tinn is instructed to axe any clubs that don't boost their school's reputation. The music club tops that list and Tinn is therefore Gun's number one enemy. Desperate to save his club, Gun will do anything, even pledge servitude to Tinn. When Tinn learns Chinzhilla has a rule that band members aren't permitted to date until they win the Hot Wave Music Contest, he vows to do whatever it takes to help them do just that. JAY: This became my new favorite and comfort drama EASILY. It's cute, not the kind of cute where you just say they're cute, but the kind of cute where you're squealing, blushing, screaming, gripping your bedsheets, and being way too impatient while waiting for each new episode. It's quite literally perfect. My Rating: 10 |
10 Years TicketAirs: Dec 14, 2022 - February 2, 2023 | Episodes: 16 | Episode 1: Click Here | |
 | Phukhao (Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee) and Kongkwan (Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul) were childhood friends, as their families were always close. However, all of their lives turned to hell ten years ago when her sister killed his brother, destroying both of their families and also Phukhao and Kongkwan’s group of friends. Ever since then, Phukhao never stopped getting revenge on Kongkwan, despite the fact that she was innocent. CHO NA: The plot is very melodramatic from the start, you will either cry or get depressed! The relationship between Phu and Kongkwan itself starts as childhood friends, to enemies, then lovers, so prepare for a long ride. Once they become lovers they start investigating what actually happened many years ago. I wish there is no romance, as the mystery is intriguing and the friendship between the four main leads is beautiful. My Rating: 8 |
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