Taksin Maharat (Taksin the Great)

In 1765 (B.E. 2308), the King of Ava ordered Nemyo Sihapate (played by Sombat Metanee) and Mung Mahanortha (played by Sahat Piamphongsarn) to launch an invasion of Ayutthaya. Nemyo Sihapate advanced from the north, while Mung Mahanortha marched through the Three Pagodas Pass, planning a synchronized assault on the capital.
At that time, Phraya Tak (played by Chatchai Plengpanich), formerly known as Sin, served as the Governor of Tak. He led his loyal band of soldiers—including Thongdee, Sing, Kon, Yod, Mek, and Boonkerd—to intercept Nemyo Sihapate's forces. Despite their bravery, they were overwhelmed by the enemy's massive numbers. Phraya Tak decided to withdraw his people to Ayutthaya to join other commanders in defending the kingdom.
Upon arriving at the capital, Phraya Tak clashed with Okya Kralahom and certain nobles who naively believed the seasonal floods would force the Burmese to retreat. Undeterred, Phraya Tak led his men on daring raids against enemy camps, striking fear into the invaders. However, when the floods arrived, the Burmese simply built boats and used local temples as fortified bases to bombard Ayutthaya with cannons.
Phraya Tak was later ordered to engage the enemy at the Battle of Wat Pa Kaew. Realizing the battle was losing ground, he moved his troops to Wat Pichai. Seeing that Ayutthaya’s fall was inevitable, he led 500 loyal soldiers to break through the Burmese encirclement. His goal was to reach Chanthaburi, gather a new army, and return to liberate the kingdom.
During this journey, he reunited with old friends Thong Duang (played by Sorapong Chatree) and his younger brother Boonma, both of whom fought by his side. Along the way, various local leaders submitted to his authority. To boost morale and solidify his leadership, Phraya Tak proclaimed himself king.
When they reached Chanthaburi, they found that Phraya Chanthaburi had defected to the enemy. Phraya Tak famously employed the "breaking of the rice pots" strategy—ordering his men to destroy their cooking supplies to ensure there was no choice but to win the city or starve. The tactic worked, and Chanthaburi became his naval base.
After building a fleet, he led his forces to strike the Burmese camp at Pho Sam Ton. He successfully captured and executed the camp commander, Suki Phranai Kong. Finding Ayutthaya too devastated to restore, he established a new capital at Thonburi and ascended the throne, driving the invaders from the land. He then spent years suppressing five rival factions to reunify the country.
Taksin Maharat is a drama that honors the patriotism and sacrifice of King Taksin. It emphasizes that only unity can preserve a nation's dignity and pays tribute to the bravery of the monarch later known as "The Great." Follow the story in Taksin Maharat.