Sao Noi Roy Larn

Noi, a rustic young girl with a striking face and a dream of becoming a famous country singer, faces a life crisis that forces her to flee her rural home for the big city. Who would believe that this necessity would turn her fate around, transforming her from a worthless lump of clay into a shining star just as she had dreamed? Of course, the road to stardom is not paved with roses; it is surrounded by competition, greed, and jealousy, all ready to drag her down. Her only shield against these obstacles is her determination, perseverance, and the encouragement from those she loves. How will she manage to balance honor, fame, fortune, and the unwavering love of the man she loves all at once?
Noi is forced to abandon the papaya salad stall, her cruel aunt who constantly plots against her, and her beloved Grandmother Kham to enter the city. She is accompanied by Namo, a good-natured young man who has always stood by her side and had to leave his best friend, a tusker elephant named Phlai Kudji, behind. They were forced to flee after accidentally getting involved with a local influential figure who sought to harm Noi. Noi takes this flight as an opportunity to pursue her dreams simultaneously. Life in the big city is not easy for Noi and Namo. Fortunately, they have Deo and Khiao, hilarious friends who constantly provide help.
The path to becoming the singer Noi dreams of—as famous as the country superstar Duang Yiwa—is not easy either. Noi has to work various difficult jobs, such as busking, working at a gas station, and washing dishes, before finding a way into a country music label. Even then, she is only a dancer and is constantly bullied and oppressed by Duang Yiwa whenever she gets the chance. Duang Yiwa fears that Jae Porn, the owner of the music label, will groom Noi to replace her. And that is exactly what happens, as Jae Porn is fed up with Duang Yiwa’s arrogance. Although Kampee, Jae Porn's only son, tries to restrain and persuade Duang Yiwa—who is his secret mistress—she remains arrogant. Especially when she learns that Kampee intends to hit on Noi, she hates Noi even more.
When the day finally comes that Noi gets the chance to take the stage and become famous, she runs into problems with Namo again. Kampee plots to distance them, reasoning to Namo that the status difference between them is growing too large and that Namo should not drag Noi down. Consequently, Namo sadly distances himself. Duang Yiwa seeks every way to harm Noi, even attempting to take her life by cutting her car brakes, causing Noi to have an accident that leaves her blind. The person who remains by Noi's side, even in such dire times, is still Namo, unchanged.
Noi regains her sight because Grandmother Kham, who was going blind herself, gives up her right to a donated eye to Noi. After the surgery, Noi asks Namo to be the one to uncover her eyes, wanting her lover to be the first person she sees. As soon as Noi opens her eyes, she sees Namo's tears flowing with deep emotion and joy. Noi and Namo promise each other never to leave again. Noi continues to tour and perform as an everlasting star, just as Duang Yiwa, the former star, remains famous within the walls of a women's correctional institution.
Watch the drama Sao Noi Roi Lan every Monday-Friday at 18:35-19:50 on Thai TV Color Channel 3. Sao Noi Roi Lan premieres on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.