Dramas from Studio PORDEEKUM COMPANY LIMITED

Two people who lost touch over the years and have found each other again. Om is playing a prince who had to flee his country along with is mother and adopted sister Marnfah (Chat)–his father was being overthrown by his uncle. They had no choice but to leave their mother country to Thailand where they were separated to face their own destinies.

Om grows up under the support of a Hong Kong businessman and he becomes a successful businessman himself. Marnfah was sent to live with a military family in northern Thailand. Her name was changed from Marnfah to Bralee. At the present time, she has just graduated from a school in the United States and has decided to visit a friend in Hong Kong. This is where she will meet her long lost prince. Instead of her friend picking her up, she is picked up by Jao San (Om), a man her father does business with. As for him, he knows exactly who she is, her complete background that she is Marnfah–the young lady he has been keeping a watchful eye on out of concern. So they meet again.

As the story progresses, our exiled prince has to decide whether he wants to join the rebel forces to restore his throne and honor OR be satisfy with having the love of his life be by his side and to give him support for the rest of his life. I think he can have both. It’s a story of romance and war, you guys in?

The Protagonists

• Yokin: A handsome and successful young author who writes under the pen name "Mern Mansuang." Despite his success, his father Praderm looks down on his career, favoring his older brother Prakhom, who is studying abroad. Yokin often feels unloved by his father but is supported by his mother, Kanung.
• Keng (Paralee): A spirited 18-year-old girl living in Hua Hin with her parents Herm and Pikul, and grandmother Hom. She is beautiful, hardworking, and adept at fighting, often mistaken for a boy due to her tough demeanor. Unknown to her, she is actually Paralee, the long-lost daughter of a wealthy family, who was kidnapped as a baby.

The Rising Action Yokin travels to Hua Hin to work on his writing and encounters Keng when she helps stop a thief. Impressed by her good nature (and mistaking her for a boy), he hires her to help clean his vacation home. Meanwhile, Pikul (Keng's mother) is sickly, and Herm (her father) is an alcoholic who gets fired from his job, leaving Keng to support the family. Keng faces harassment from Cha-em, a local gangster's son who has a crush on her, and his lackey Yong. Keng eventually wins Yokin's trust, though misunderstandings arise when money goes missing (stolen by Yong). Yokin falls ill, and his brother Prakhom rushes to help him. Keng clears her name by confronting Yong, who reforms and apologizes.

The Mystery of the Lost Daughter Prim, the wife of Picha (Yokin's uncle), lost her mind after her daughter Paralee was kidnapped over a decade ago. The family, including Picha and Prim's adopted daughter Prattana, cares for her. However, Picha's sister, Ladda, is jealous of the attention Prim receives and secretly harbors a dark secret: she was the one who hired criminals (Suea Han) to kidnap and kill the baby years ago. When Prim meets Keng, she instinctively insists that Keng is her missing daughter, "Yai Nong." The family is skeptical because they think Keng is a boy.

The Turning Point Suea Han is released from prison and hunts for Herm (who was his accomplice/brother) to blackmail Ladda. Fearing for Keng's safety and facing threats from Ladda, Herm and Pikul reveal that Keng is a girl and allow her to go to Bangkok to work for Yokin and help cure Prim. Yokin feels betrayed that he was the last to know Keng is a girl (having questioned his own sexuality because he felt attracted to "him"). Ladda tries to sabotage Keng, framing her for destroying a photo of the missing baby. However, Prim's bond with Keng grows stronger, and Yokin begins to realize he has fallen in love with Keng, complicating his relationship with his girlfriend Ranee (who is being courted by another man, Tommy).

The Love Polygon

• Yokin loves Keng.
• Prakhom loves Prattana.
• Prattana loves Yokin.
• Ranee is Yokin's girlfriend but leaves him for Tommy.
• Keng and Prakhom, believing Prattana is best for Yokin, try to play matchmaker, hiding their own pain.

The Climax Approaches Ladda discovers that Keng is indeed the real Paralee and panics. The story leaves off with high tension: Will Keng's true identity be revealed to everyone? Will Ladda be exposed? And how will the entangled love lives of Yokin, Keng, Prakhom, and Prattana resolve?

Chanokchon was born into the fierce storm of a broken family, the product of Khun Chonlanipa and Khun Weerapat's failed marriage. As a result, Chanokchon became the target of his mother's hatred toward his father, never receiving any love from his biological mother. This was in stark contrast to Chayangkun, the son of his new stepfather, Khun Thanakorn, who received all of his mother's unconditional love. This made the two young men's lives completely different. However, Chanokchon always showed love and care for his younger half-brother, unlike Chayangkun, who was constantly jealous and wanted to defeat his older brother in everything.

Chanokchon's struggles made Sutapan, who had just moved in next door, realize that his life and hers were not so different. The two quickly formed a connection due to their similar life experiences. Sutapan was the product of a family that heavily restricted their children's lives with strict rules. Her father, Sutin, was a high-ranking military officer who strictly enforced discipline, and her mother, Saowanit, was a teacher who raised her daughters with rules and punishments. While this rigid framework didn't cause Sutapan to lose her way, it turned her younger sister, Surampha, into a rebellious teenager yearning for excitement from the outside world.

As Sutapan and Chanokchon grew closer, Chayangkun, who had fallen in love with Sutapan, marked Chanokchon as his rival. Meanwhile, Surampha, who secretly liked Chanokchon, became increasingly jealous that Sutapan got to be close to the man she liked. Sutapan introduced Chanokchon to her friends, Chanikan and Theeradon. Chanikan was the only daughter of Khun Thanawat, a wealthy widower who spoiled her, making her a confident, sassy, and entitled girl who got whatever she wanted. Theeradon was the son of Usa, Chanikan's maid, whom Khun Thanawat sponsored for his education. Although Theeradon's mother taught him to be humble as a servant's child, Chanikan's constant insults calling him low-class pressured him into becoming fiercely ambitious to overcome her disdain. Because of this, Theeradon and Chanikan harbored nothing but hatred for each other.

Chanikan fell in love with Chanokchon at first sight, forcing Sutapan to hide her own feelings for him. Chanokchon was equally troubled when Theeradon confessed that he liked Sutapan, prompting him to step aside for his friend. During a freshman hazing trip at the beach, Chanokchon saved Sutapan from drowning, but Theeradon begged Chanokchon to tell Sutapan that he (Theeradon) was the one who rescued her. This made Sutapan feel she owed her life to Theeradon. One day, Chanikan's seemingly perfect family was shattered when her father brought Kantika, a charming widow, into the house as her stepmother.

Kantika was an ambitious woman who wanted to elevate her status to live comfortably, and Khun Thanawat was the gold mine that could provide for her forever. Kantika secretly fell in love with Theeradon, but she had to keep this hidden, along with the secret that Krittiya was actually her biological daughter; otherwise, her dream of being a wealthy lady would be ruined. Kantika raised her daughter poorly, thinking money could buy happiness, which only made Krittiya crave her mother's love and attention even more. When Krittiya moved into Khun Thanawat's house posing as Kantika's "niece," Krittiya fell deeply in love with Theeradon. Upon realizing her mother had special feelings for Theeradon, Krittiya acted out by seducing Khun Thanawat just to hurt her mother. This caused Chanikan to hate Krittiya and constantly find ways to bully her, until Theeradon had to step in and help. Theeradon's kindness made Krittiya love him even more.

At Sutapan's birthday party, Surampha openly declared her love for Chanokchon, fighting over him publicly with Chanikan. Chanokchon finally decided to confess his true feelings to Sutapan, telling her he loved her. However, Sutapan rejected him by pretending she loved Theeradon, not wanting to hurt her best friend and her sister. Meanwhile, Chayangkun took over the company's management but ran it into the ground. Heavily addicted to gambling, Chayangkun lured Sutapan to his house to sexually assault her, but fortunately, Chanokchon arrived in time to save her. Surampha later came to mock Chayangkun for failing to assault Sutapan, so Chayangkun assaulted Surampha instead. Chanokchon was then framed by Chayangkun and kicked out of the house. Seeking revenge, Chanikan decided to run over Kantika with her car but missed and accidentally killed Usa instead. Theeradon avenged his mother's death by sexually assaulting Chanikan.

In his time of distress, Theeradon went to seek comfort from Sutapan. Chanokchon, who was also suffering immensely, went to find her as well, but upon seeing Sutapan hugging Theeradon, he believed he truly had no one left. He turned to drugs, thinking they would make him forget all his problems. Sutapan moved out of her house to end the conflicts with her parents. Surampha became a ruined teenager, getting pregnant before finishing school and being kicked out by her parents. Chayangkun amassed massive gambling debts and planned to kidnap Sutapan to sell her to a wealthy man to clear his debt. Chanokchon intervened, saved her, and had Chayangkun arrested. Empowered by Sutapan's support, Chanokchon successfully overcame his drug addiction.

Kantika found out that Chanikan was pregnant with Theeradon's child, so she forced Krittiya to marry Theeradon just to get revenge on Chanikan. At the wedding, Chanikan exposed the secret that Kantika and Krittiya were actually mother and daughter. She then shot at Kantika, but the bullet missed and killed Theeradon instead. Chayangkun crawled back to his mother but was kicked out of the house, leading him to enter the criminal underworld and make a living as a hitman—becoming both a hunter and the hunted. In the end, Chanokchon returned to his studies, graduated with a bachelor's degree, helped salvage and manage his family's business, and lived happily ever after in marriage with Sutapan.

Yok's (Saran Sirilak) dream of becoming a police officer is shattered when he accidentally kills a man while trying to save Kingmei (Peechaya Wattanamontree), a close female friend he is deeply in love with, from a gang of thugs. However, Yok is given a second chance by becoming an undercover police informant tasked with gathering evidence against Sia Tong (Surawut Maikun), a powerful mafia boss. Yok does whatever it takes until he successfully infiltrates Sia Tong's gang.

Things take a dangerous turn when the truth is revealed that Yok is actually the biological son of Jao Sua Leng (Ruangsak Loychusak), Sia Tong's number one enemy. Because of this, Yok becomes the target of a deadly manhunt by both Sia Tong and Manop (Nattawat Plengsiriwat), a young man whom everyone previously believed to be Jao Sua Leng's true heir.

On top of this, Yok must also navigate a complicated love triangle involving himself, Kingmei, and Dutprae (Ausadaporn Siriwattanakul), Sia Tong's fiercely protected daughter. Ultimately, through his sheer determination, Yok manages to overcome all the obstacles in his path and finally gets to spend the rest of his life with Kingmei.

The aristocratic family of Mom Ratchawong (Lady) Mansrisophak (Kwan Usamanee Vaithayanon) is on the verge of bankruptcy. However, Thep (Kelly Tanapat), a wealthy sugarcane plantation owner who appears as a prince charming in the eyes of many women, steps in to help. He even offers Lady Mansrisophak a job as his personal secretary.

What no one realizes is that Thep is actually more ruthless than the devil. His true motive for wanting to marry the Lady is solely to elevate his own social standing. He is so evil that he even murdered his best friend to seize his wealth and property.

This dark truth fuels the vengeance of Thiw (Tle Thanapol Nimtaisuk), the rightful heir and son of the true plantation owner. Believing that Lady Mansrisophak is just another gold-digger—much like her older sister and his own ex-lover who both willingly became Thep's women—Thiw constantly picks fights with her and shadows her every move.

Over time, their constant bickering and forced closeness gradually blossom into true love. When Lady Mansrisophak finally discovers Thep's wicked, true nature, she joins forces with Thiw to gather the evidence needed to bring Thep to justice once and for all.

Fah, a confident creative director at a giant event organizer company in Thailand, returns home as a single woman for her mother’s birthday. Her mother, Sodsai, constantly meddles in her children's lives, from their clothes to their lifestyles. She also loves comparing Fah to her sweet, perfect younger sister, Namfon.

Namfon brings her Thai-Singaporean boyfriend, John, to announce their marriage. However, Sodsai refuses to approve it because it goes against the dying wish of her late husband: the older sister must get married before the younger sister. If the older sister doesn't marry, the younger sister cannot either.

Fah doesn't care about Namfon and John's pleas, declaring she is enjoying her work and doesn't want anyone. To force Fah's hand, Sodsai fakes having terminal cancer with only two months left to live, begging Fah to get married so she can die in peace. Fah falls into the trap and promises to "find a good man to marry within 60 days."

Stressed out because romance has never been on her mind, Fah is suddenly snapped out of her thoughts by a camera flash. Hating having her privacy invaded, Fah chases the photographer and accidentally breaks his expensive camera. Din, an artsy professional photographer who just moved in next door, demands compensation. Fah refuses to apologize and walks away. Din is stunned, but not angry—he actually feels it's love at first sight. Thus, Fah's husband-hunting mission begins.

BB, Fah's edgy and bold best friend and co-worker, volunteers to be her matchmaker. She puts up a notice saying Fah wants a husband, prompting many male coworkers to apply. However, their boss shuts it down to keep the office focused on work. Fah then sets impossible criteria for her future groom: no smoking, no drinking, no dancing, not stubborn, not a playboy, not a workaholic, etc.

BB takes Fah out to find men, but they have no luck. Eventually, Fah sets her sights on Captain Winai, a warm, family-man airline pilot. Meanwhile, Honey, Fah’s work rival, tries to ruin things by telling the captain that Fah actually likes aggressive men who make the first move. The captain believes this and attacks Fah in a hotel room. Luckily, Din arrives in time to save her. This makes Fah friendlier toward Din, though Din keeps his secret crush hidden.

Fah revamps her 60-day mission, making BB the recruiter and Din the screener. She goes on many blind dates but always finds flaws in the men. BB suggests a matchmaking agency, which Fah secretly joins. Din secretly joins as well to sabotage her dates, not wanting her to end up with anyone else. His interference ruins the matchmaking events.

Meanwhile, Sodsai pushes Fah to hurry up and sets her up with Dr. Thosapol, a handsome vet. Not wanting to lose, Namfon introduces Sia Tak, a funny yacht owner, and John brings in Michael, an energetic model. The three men aggressively compete for Fah, causing chaos in her life and work.

Overwhelmed, Fah accepts a playful suggestion from Din to pretend to be his girlfriend so her mother will back off. Sodsai reluctantly agrees to a one-month trial. During this time, Din shows genuine care and love. Fah finds herself smiling alone and developing real feelings for him, but she pushes them away because Din isn't her "perfect" dream man.

When Honey exposes their fake relationship, Sodsai furiously bans Din from seeing Fah. Later, during a work trip to the beach, Fah falls into the sea and is rescued by Khun Vee, a warm, wealthy resort owner. He is a perfect gentleman, and Fah decides to win his heart. Seeing them together, a heartbroken Din gives up and starts spending time with a model named Face, who has a crush on him. Sodsai instantly approves of the perfect Khun Vee, and Fah announces their wedding.

However, right as Fah is planning her wedding, Khun Vee's legal wife, Kate, shows up. Heartbroken and shocked, Fah dumps Vee immediately. Soon after, Fah discovers her mother's cancer was completely faked to force her into marriage. Fah cancels the wedding entirely.

Fah realizes she misses Din the most, but when she goes to him, she sees him looking happy with Face and quietly walks away. Meanwhile, Vee begs Din to tell Fah that he is divorcing his wife and truly loves her. Forcing himself to do the right thing, Din delivers the message and pushes Fah to go back to Vee, insisting Vee is the best man for her.

Hurt that Din is pushing her away while seemingly happy with Face, Fah sarcastically announces, "I will marry whoever stands next to me at the wedding tomorrow!"

This announcement causes a massive horde of men to show up at the church to claim her. On the morning of the wedding, Din finally listens to his heart. He shows up at the church in his pajamas and screams his proposal to Fah at the very last second. Fah cries tears of joy. When the mob of grooms riots to grab Fah, Din scoops her up in her wedding dress and they run away together, full of love and happiness.

Follow the romantic comedy "Sen Tai Salai Sod" (Deadline to End Singlehood) every Monday and Tuesday at 20:30 on Channel 7, starting Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

Chao Phraya Wongsanuvat, or Wong Wongsa, is a middle-aged man of about 40, serving as the governor of Phichit. He is a widower who was left with an only son, Wanchai, who had been sent to study abroad since childhood. Because he was widowed at a relatively young age, the Chao Khun took Mae Choi, a young household servant, as his mistress. However, he never elevated her to the same esteemed status as his late wife. Mae Choi is young, flirtatious, charming, and highly ambitious. Driven by her desires, she begins a secret affair with Luang Manukittham, the Chao Khun’s cunning young lawyer. One day, the Chao Khun goes on a vacation to Ban Dong Muang, Phetchabun, bringing Choi and Luang Manu along. He leaves the two to stay with the village headman of Ban Pa Daeng while he sets up a tent by the stream.

In the farm area near the headman's house lives a servant and a young hunter named Wat, who acts as a tour guide. Wat falls deeply in love with King, a beautiful girl from Ban Pa Daeng. She is the daughter of the sickly Granny Khon, whom the villagers accuse of being a ghoul (pop). Wat is hesitant and never dares to confess his feelings, choosing instead to help King as much as he can, holding onto the faint hope that she might one day return his love. Wat is completely oblivious to the fact that King has already secretly become the wife of his boss, Chao Wongsa.

Chao Khun Wongsa had met King by chance and provided her with money to treat her mother’s illness. The two became secret lovers until King got pregnant. Wat’s heart is shattered when he finds out, but he accepts his fate and steps in to take care of King in place of Chao Khun Wongsa, who contracted jungle fever and was urgently sent back to Bangkok for treatment.

Though King is anxious and worried about her husband, she hopes that one day they will be reunited. She has no idea that Choi and her lover, Luang Manu, have discovered everything about her and the Chao Khun. The treacherous lovers scheme to separate them forever. The Chao Khun and King try to send messages to each other, but Luang Manu and Choi intercept and destroy all the letters, causing deep misunderstandings between the two. King’s pregnancy progresses with only Wat there to support her. Meanwhile, Choi also becomes pregnant with Luang Manu's child. Luang Manu hatches an evil plan with Choi to murder the Chao Khun and prevent King from claiming any of the inheritance. They intend to pass off their own child as the legitimate heir instead.

The Chao Khun overhears their entire plot. To protect his wealth for his true heirs, he writes a will granting half of his estate (aside from Wanchai's share) to the heir who holds a specific letter with his signature. He folds this tiny will and hides it inside the final bullet casing in his personal gold-handled gun.

Choi and Luang Manu grow overconfident in their scheme and frequently use the library for their secret rendezvous. Chao Phraya Wongsa catches them red-handed, prompting Luang Manu to draw a gun and shoot him. At that exact moment, Wat arrives to confront the Chao Khun, furious that he seemingly abandoned King. As Wat bursts in, he too is shot by Luang Manu. Luang Manu quickly takes Choi away and reports to Police Officer Muen Thao Kamhaeng, falsely accusing Wat of being an assassin who killed the Chao Khun out of revenge for abandoning King.

Before taking his last breath, the Chao Khun hands the gold-handled gun to Wat, instructing him to give it to King for their unborn child. However, he dies before he can finish explaining. Wat manages to escape despite being severely injured. All the evidence is framed to make King and Wat look like the vengeful murderers of the Chao Khun. Muen Thao Kamhaeng finds an envelope in the library with instructions that it is to be opened in 20 years in front of the Wongsa family.

Wat escapes with the gold-handled gun and makes it to King’s hut. He tells her everything, hands over the gun, and urges her to flee with her child, warning her that Luang Manu will definitely come to silence them. Having fulfilled his duty, Wat passes away. A disheveled King flees with her baby to escape Luang Manu and the police. She encounters a great bandit named Men Krao-daeng (Red-Bearded Men). Men rescues King and her child, driving Luang Manu and the police away and declaring to the officers that Luang Manu is the real murderer. Touched by King's goodness and kindness, Men develops a protective, brotherly love for her. King is able to live peacefully in his territory, raising her daughter alongside Men’s motherless son.

King names her daughter Kaew, after "Dok Kaew" (Orange Jasmine), the Chao Khun's favorite flower. Men’s son is named Mai. He grows up to be unusually large, strong, and fiercely reckless. Mai cherishes Kaew, constantly protecting her from all dangers, willing to sacrifice his own life for hers. At King's plea, Men turns over a new leaf, becoming a good citizen and making an honest living in his community.

Years later, Kaew accidentally finds the gold-handled gun and presses her mother for the truth. King is forced to reveal the tragic past. Kaew memorizes the names of Choi and Luang Manu, her heart burning with vengeance. She firmly believes her father wanted her to use the gold-handled gun—which has only one bullet left—to avenge him.

An opportunity arises when Men is forced to relocate his community after a conflict with an influential figure who reports him to the authorities. To avoid arrest despite having reformed, Men decides to move his people to start anew. During the migration, Kaew steals the gold-handled gun and convinces Mai to run away to Bangkok with her to seek revenge.

This takes place during World War II. The two arrive in Bangkok looking lost. Kaew constantly carries a basket hiding the gun, making them targets for criminals. A group of thieves tries to rob them, but Mai and Kaew fight them off. They then meet Police Lieutenant Kamhaeng, the son of Muen Thao Kamhaeng, who has followed in his father's footsteps. Kamhaeng kindly offers them a place to stay as good citizens, but they decline because they are determined to find Luang Manu.

Fate leads Kaew and Mai to help Wanchai, the son of the Chao Khun and his first wife—making him Kaew’s older half-brother. Wanchai feels an immediate, instinctive connection and kindness toward Kaew. Initially, Kaew refuses his help, but upon learning his surname is Wongsa, she changes her mind and goes with him. Meanwhile, for years, Luang Manu has been haunted by nightmares of the Chao Khun's heir returning with the gold-handled gun to claim his life. When he discovers that Kaew and Mai have moved in, he gets a terrible premonition. He and Choi constantly scheme to harass the two, but Wanchai always protects them, which infuriates the villains even more.

Choi and Luang Manu's daughter, Chamaiporn, is beautiful but arrogant. She mistakenly believes she is the aristocratic daughter of Chao Phraya Wongsanuvat and looks down on Luang Manu, treating him like a mere employee. This constantly breaks Luang Manu's heart, and Choi has to comfort him, which only makes Chamaiporn despise her true father further. Wanchai is engaged to a beautiful, vain socialite named Runglaksamee. She has a handsome, dashing older brother named Rajan Pinitphongsakda, who also studied abroad and is Wanchai's friend. Rajan is highly sought after by women, including Chamaiporn, who sucks up to Runglaksamee to get close to him. However, Rajan only sees Chamaiporn as a younger sister.

One day, Rajan meets Dok Kaew and is captivated by her pure beauty. Dok Kaew also falls for him, much to Mai's heartbreak. To make matters worse, Choi, Runglaksamee, and Chamaiporn constantly plot to bully Dok Kaew. However, these obstacles only bring Rajan and Dok Kaew closer, until one day, Dok Kaew yields herself to Rajan. Mai is devastated when he finds out, but he gracefully accepts his defeat for her happiness.

Seeing this, Choi, Chamaiporn, and Runglaksamee concoct a vicious lie, telling Rajan that Mai and Kaew are actually husband and wife. The gullible Rajan believes it instantly and ruthlessly cuts ties with Kaew. Kaew suffers immensely and discovers she is pregnant. Seeking revenge against Chamaiporn, the ringleader of the plot, Mai sneaks into her room and forces himself on her. While there, Mai overhears Luang Manu discussing secrets with Choi. Mai and Chamaiporn finally learn the whole truth. Mai mocks Chamaiporn, and she, humbled by the lesson, begins to realize her wrongs. However, Luang Manu catches Mai. With the help of his servants, he beats Mai so severely that Mai loses his memory, forgetting everything he just heard. Terrified, Chamaiporn keeps quiet.

Men Krao-daeng travels to Bangkok to bring his son and niece home. Seeing their defeat and suffering, he comforts them and takes them back. But Luang Manu hires another group of bandits, disguising them as police, to burn Men's village and massacre everyone. Everyone perishes except Kaew and Mai, who manage to escape. Following an accident, Mai's memory suddenly returns. The two decide to head back to Bangkok one final time to claim Kaew's birthright and avenge the Chao Khun.

Kaew and Mai arrive exactly during the traditional wedding water-pouring ceremony of Rajan and Chamaiporn. Kaew raises the gold-handled gun to shoot Luang Manu, but Mai steps in front of her, refusing to let her become a murderer. Mai announces to the shocked crowd that Chamaiporn is his wife. Enraged beyond reason, Luang Manu shoots Mai. As Mai collapses, he grabs the gold-handled gun and fires at Luang Manu, but the gun misfires. Luang Manu shoots Mai again. The misfired bullet hits the floor and cracks open, revealing not gunpowder, but a rolled-up piece of paper.

Mustering his last ounce of strength, Mai picks it up and reads it—it is the Chao Khun's final will. The entire truth is laid bare for all to hear. Driven completely mad by his total failure, Luang Manu goes on a rampage, even shooting his own biological daughter, Chamaiporn, to death. Ultimately, Luang Manu is shot and killed by Pol. Lt. Kamhaeng. Before drawing his final breath, Mai entrusts Kaew to Rajan, begging him to love and cherish her in his place forever.

Follow the dramatic conclusion in "Dok Kaew," airing every Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 PM on Channel 7. The first episode premieres on Monday, May 6th.

The Moon River, originally spelled with a character meaning "a precious, cherished heritage passed down from ancestors to their descendants," is not just the lifeblood sustaining everyone along its banks or a symbol of bright hope for all Isan (Northeastern Thai) people. It is much more than that.

Every year, during the fourth lunar month, the villagers of the small communities along the Moon River hold a grand merit-making festival called "Boon Phawet." Everyone dresses in beautiful clothes, their faces glowing with happiness, and they celebrate joyously together. Among them is Phin, an assistant teacher, and Duean, the woman he loves. The two are deeply in love but are forced to part because Uncle Sawaeng and Aunt Unchalee wish to adopt Duean and support her through higher education. Initially, Duean does not want to go, but unable to defy her mother, she tearfully bids Phin farewell. Phin promises to count the days, waiting for her by the Moon River.

Phin believes that education is the only way to save the children of the Moon River from having to leave their homeland. He consults Kru Tawan, the headmaster of the community school, about improving education. However, the world-weary Kru Tawan, who gave up on this long ago, tells Phin that the Moon River is dying. Boss Seng and his men have been secretly dredging sand to sell, causing the fish population to plummet. Unable to fish for a living, the villagers encourage their children to work in factories rather than pursue higher education. Believing that providing extracurricular activities for the children to earn extra income for their families could solve this, Phin consults Khamphaeng, the leader of a Mor Lam Ploen (traditional Northeastern Thai music) troupe, for whom he writes songs in his spare time.

Khamphaeng and her troupe, who make a living singing in exchange for rice from the villagers, agree. Realizing her troupe has some renown, Khamphaeng mortgages all her land to form the "Mae Moon Lam Ploen" troupe. The children serve as backup dancers, Phin as the songwriter, and Khaen as the lead singer.

Khaen, a hot-headed young singer and Phin’s best friend, is in love with Khamla. She chose the poor singer over Sri-phrai, the wealthy son of Boss Seng, who is actively pursuing her. Angered by this, Sri-phrai frequently sends men to harass the Mae Moon Lam Ploen troupe. Unable to take it anymore, Khaen confronts Sri-phrai at his home, resulting in a violent brawl. Phin arrives to help his friend. Before things escalate further, Thongsa—Sri-phrai’s stubborn younger sister who secretly loves Phin—intervenes to stop her brother. Feeling humiliated, Sri-phrai vows to get his revenge on both men.

Meanwhile, in Bangkok, Duean keeps in touch with Phin through letters and a radio program called "Voice from the Moon River," allowing them to stay updated on each other's lives. The only thing Duean keeps from Phin is that her adoptive parents have introduced her to Sudkhet, a young man of good social standing and family background.

Sudkhet falls in love with Duean the moment he meets her. He tries everything to please her, and despite being a wealthy playboy, he is always polite and respectful. Duean’s adoptive parents are very pleased with him, especially since their families have known each other for a long time. Eventually, they arrange for Duean and Sudkhet to be engaged.

Phin brings a demo tape of the Mae Moon Lam Ploen troupe to sell to investors in Bangkok. He decides to surprise Duean but ends up witnessing a heartbreaking scene between her and Sudkhet. She confesses the truth to him. Wanting what's best for Duean's future, Phin tells her to forget him and wishes her a bright future, saying he will return to being a poor, rural teacher. Duean doesn't get the chance to explain that she still loves him, but is engaged to Sudkhet out of obligation to her adoptive parents. She keeps this a secret, waiting for the right time to explain everything to Phin.

Back home, Sri-phrai cannot stand the rising popularity of the Mae Moon Lam Ploen troupe. Not only is Khaen his ultimate romantic rival, but Sri-phrai also has a dark secret: he is a human trafficker, trading in child labor and forcing women into prostitution in Bangkok. If the troupe becomes popular, the villagers' faith in Phin, Khaen, and Khamphaeng could threaten his business. Sri-phrai orders his two close henchmen, Dam and Khao, to throw a bomb at the troupe's concert. The explosion kills some villagers and Boon-luea, one of the troupe's two comedians, while severely injuring the other, Boon-lai. Terrified, the villagers stop attending the troupe's performances.

A heartbroken Phin returns to find his beloved troupe in ruins, shattering him further. When Khaen discovers Sri-phrai is behind the bombing, he storms his house but lacks the evidence to prove anything. He settles for punching Sri-phrai, but this escalates the situation, and the police drag Khaen away to cool off in a cell.

Upon his release, Khaen sees the devastated state of his troupe and Khamphaeng, completely bankrupt and sobbing uncontrollably. Blaming himself, he decides to seek his fortune in Bangkok. Despite Khamla's pleas, the resolute Khaen refuses to surrender to fate. He tells her he is leaving not just for himself, but for all the children of the Moon River, promising to return and marry her as soon as he makes money. Before leaving, he entrusts Khamla to Phin's care. Phin agrees, and the two friends promise to restore the Mae Moon Lam Ploen troupe to its former glory.

Hearing about the bombing, Duean becomes incredibly worried about Phin. Seeing her distress, Sudkhet assumes she is worried about her family and offers to drive her home. Because Sudkhet is constantly by her side, she cannot slip away to see Phin. She sends a message through Khamla to meet him by the Moon River, but Phin doesn't show up. Duean decides to find him herself, only to feel disappointed when she sees him with Thongsa. Khamla tries to explain that nothing is going on between Phin and Thongsa, but Phin stops her, saying it is better for Duean to misunderstand so she can move on more easily.

In Bangkok, Khaen tries his luck alone. He auditions at several record labels but faces constant rejection. Undeterred, he works in construction when his money runs out, never forgetting to write to Khamla. He lies, telling her he is about to become a famous singer so she won't worry. Overjoyed, Khamla secretly visits him but is deeply disappointed to discover the truth. She begs him to return home and help Phin rebuild the band.

Phin continues to support Khamphaeng, urging her to fight not for herself, but for the children of the Moon River, so they won't have to abandon their roots to seek their fortune in Bangkok. She regains her senses but still lacks the motivation to work. However, tragedy strikes when Bua-phan, Phin's favorite student and the female golden voice Khamphaeng hoped would be as famous as Khaen, is sold to Sri-phrai by her parents. Discovering this, Kru Tawan tries to intervene but is brutally beaten by Sri-phrai's men. Dr. Saimai, whom Kru Tawan secretly loves, cares for him, deepening his affection for her, though she remains oblivious. Meanwhile, Phin decides to head to Bangkok to find his young student.

Phin stays with Khaen in Bangkok. When Duean finds out, she volunteers to help him search. Their shared efforts lessen the misunderstandings between them, transforming into a deep longing that makes it hard to stay apart. They almost cross moral lines, which is enough for Sudkhet to realize the woman he loves has another man in her heart. He silently endures the pain, waiting for Duean to tell him the truth.

Ultimately, Phin fails to find his student. His sorrow and the pain of being separated from the woman he loves inspire him to write the song "Voice from the Moon River." It expresses a mother's longing for her child who has gone far away, waiting for their return. It says a mother doesn't need wealth or fame; just seeing her child safe and happy is enough.

Phin gives the song to Khaen, who is on the verge of giving up. He sings it and broadcasts it on the "Voice from the Moon River" radio station. The song becomes an overnight sensation, and Khaen finally achieves his dream of becoming a famous singer. He tries to write to Khamla, but Sri-phrai, who is close to the postman, intercepts and hides the letters. Sri-phrai then uses her parents' debt to force them to give Khamla to him. Having lost contact with Khaen, Khamla believes he has forgotten her now that he's famous. Feeling she is just a worthless "grass flower," she decides to marry Sri-phrai to clear her parents' debt.

Phin, knowing Sri-phrai is behind the human trafficking, searches for evidence. He accidentally finds Khaen's hidden letters to Khamla and tells Khaen. Khaen returns just in time to stop Khamla's wedding, humiliating Sri-phrai and increasing his hatred. Sri-phrai's rage boils over when he learns that Bua-phan escaped from Bangkok and is returning to testify for Phin, exposing his human trafficking ring. Sri-phrai sends his men to kill Bua-phan. Phin and Khaen are furious but powerless, as the majority of the villagers still believe Sri-phrai is a good man.

Later, Dr. Saimai discovers Kru Tawan's secret love for her and, to everyone's surprise, agrees to marry him. Kru Tawan realizes that nothing is impossible with perseverance and a commitment to goodness. Empowered, he returns to developing education for the children according to his youthful ideals, with Phin as his main driving force. They work together to build a "Fish Palace" using local wisdom, providing a safe breeding ground for fish and acting as a barrier to stop Boss Seng's men from dredging sand. Seizing the opportunity, Sri-phrai incites the villagers who lost profits to destroy the Fish Palace. However, this action reveals Sri-phrai's true colors to the villagers, who then provide clues about Bua-phan's death. This finally gives Phin and Khaen the evidence they need against him.

Meanwhile, Duean hears "Voice from the Moon River" and realizes Phin wrote it for her. She lies to Sudkhet, saying she is returning to visit her mother, but she actually wants to see Phin. Sudkhet knows she's lying but, out of love, drives her home. When Thongsa learns Sudkhet is Duean's fiancé, she tries to make him jealous so he'll take Duean back to Bangkok. Instead, Sudkhet challenges Phin to a one-on-one fight. Though Sudkhet fights fiercely, the rugged country boy easily defeats him. Beaten in both love and combat, Sudkhet yields. He begs Phin to take care of Duean, revealing that their parents are arranging their wedding the next day. He urges Phin to take Duean and run away, as he only wants the woman he loves to be happy.

The grand wedding takes place. Duean begs Phin to take her away, but Phin pities Sudkhet and cannot bring himself to do it. As the ceremony begins, Sri-phrai, knowing Phin has evidence of his crimes, storms the wedding with his men. He takes Duean hostage in exchange for the evidence. Thongsa, who knows the whole truth, intervenes and sacrifices her life to save Phin. At the same time, Sudkhet risks his life to protect Duean, making her realize how deeply he loves her. Khaen and the Mae Moon Lam Ploen troupe arrive to expose Sri-phrai's evil plan. The three men face off in the middle of the raging Moon River. Despite Phin and Khaen being at a disadvantage against the armed Sri-phrai, the villain slips and falls into the Fish Palace, where the fierce currents of the Moon River swallow him whole.

With the crisis over, Khamphaeng revives the Mae Moon Lam Ploen troupe. She realizes her troupe isn't just cheap entertainment; it's a beacon of hope and a bright future for the children. Though initially no one comes to listen, Khaen's return and his beautiful singing voice draw the villagers and the younger generation back to Lam Ploen.

Confused by her love triangle, Duean doesn't know what to do. Khamphaeng reminds her of what all children of the Moon River must cherish: the goodness in their hearts. Duean realizes her love with Phin is like the river's current—it has flowed past and will never return, leaving only memories. She decides to do the right thing by marrying Sudkhet, a man willing to do anything for her, making it easy for her to love him back.

Phin returns to the banks of the Moon River, the place where he once made a promise of love to Duean. Everything has changed, but the river remains the same. The whispering waters remind him of his roots and the goodness his ancestors passed down. He no longer mourns the loss of his love; instead, he is proud to have done something good for his homeland and its children.

Though the Moon River may no longer be the exact lifeblood or hope of its people as in the past, it constantly reminds us to never forget our roots and origins. Most importantly, the Moon River tells us that inner goodness will serve as our shield against all problems, obstacles, and evils, just like a mother protecting her child with endless love and care.

Follow the drama "Mon Rak Mae Nam Moon" (Magic of Love by the Moon River) every Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 PM on Channel 7. The first episode premieres on Tuesday, April 12th.

The sound of the Piphat ensemble plays a beautiful, melodious tune. Gumpun (Saran Sirilak), a young teenage boy, performs the movements of the Khon art exquisitely and gracefully. His gentle gestures capture the audience's attention, making them unable to look away. But who would know that this handsome boy's life... was not destined for... Khon, but his path was already drawn... he must be a Muay Thai champion only!!!

Over 10 years ago at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium, Kumron (Winai Kraibutr) or "Payak Kumron," a rising Thai boxing star shining in the ring, intended to defeat his opponent for the Thailand championship belt, hoping it would be a prize for his youngest son who was about to be born soon. But despite fighting with a lion's heart, Kumron had to lose to his opponent because he was cheated in the ring. However, that wasn't as heartbreaking as being targeted for death by the boxing mafia, who were unsatisfied with Kumron's loss. Saithong (Tharinda Kannasoot), Kumron's beloved wife, shielded her husband from the bullets. In the moment of life and death, Saithong chose the life of her unborn child over her own, believing that one day Kumron would raise her son to be a good man just like the man she loved. Kumron promised his beloved wife and named this adorable little boy... "Gumpun" (Fist), a name of honor meant to fulfill his father's dream.

Gumpun grew up under Kumron's strict upbringing, paving the way for him to become a boxer, just as he was trying to mold Sungwean (Pichayadon Peungpun), his eldest son, who was stepping into the future of a boxer as Kumron hoped. Sungwean's boxing skills caught the eye of the Charoenchai boxing camp owned by Sia Ah (Sattawat Dullayawijit). Moreover, Sungwean fell for Liu (Kanya Rattanapetch), Sia Ah's spoiled daughter, and Sia Ah didn't forbid them from dating because he wanted a skilled boy like Sungwean in his camp. Kumron respected Sia Ah like an older brother and often hung out as a sparring partner for the boxers, because currently Kumron's main profession was driving a taxi, not boxing, as the bullet from the past left him with a limp. Kumron was proud that he could mold Sungwean the way he wanted, so he thought Gumpun would be easy to mold too. But little did he know that every day after Kumron drove Gumpun to study auto mechanics at a vocational school famous for boxing, the motorcycle of Rumthai (Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul), a cute but spunky girl from a dramatic arts school, would be waiting with the engine running to pick Gumpun up so he could skip boxing club practice, taking him to practice Khon at Ban Sinthai regularly.

Rumthai is the only daughter of Sinthai (Kriangkrai Ounhanun) or Kru Sin, a former Khon teacher in the Fine Arts Department, who used to be a strict aristocrat. But today, the only two treasures he has left are a beautiful riverside traditional Thai house that many brokers are eyeing, and the art of Khon dance that Kru Sin intends to pass on to the new generation. He opened his house to teach Khon to local kids to use their free time usefully. Kru Sin never thought about money and never charged for teaching. Even though every penny he earned from performing Khon shows at various events was spent on treating the cancer of Duangjai (Duangdao Jarujinda), Rumthai's mother, who was constantly in and out of the hospital, Kru Sin never gave up on the hardships. One phrase Kru Sin always told Rumthai and Gumpun was, "Even if we lose everything and the house is seized, I only ask that Khon lives on."

Gumpun believed in and loved the art of Khon dance as much as he loved Rumthai. The two young people tried to do everything to carry on Kru Sin's resolution. In their free time from Khon practice, the kids often went to earn extra money in the Khaosan Road area, with Choklom (Teerapat Yamsri), Gumpun's best friend, and Porjai (Sornsin Maneewan), Rumthai's best friend, helping to set up a stall. Rumthai sold miniature Khon masks as souvenirs, played the three-stringed fiddle for spare change, and sometimes danced at hotels, restaurants, and took jobs repairing and embroidering Thai traditional costumes with Porjai. Meanwhile, Gumpun sold boxing shorts to foreigners who liked Thai boxing. When foreigners were interested, he would show off Muay Thai moves with Choklom as his sparring partner. But the thing Gumpun did best was the Muay Thai Wai Kru dance, because Gumpun had practiced the basics of Khon dance from Kru Sin, making his Wai Kru movements graceful and beautiful. Many times, local thugs near Rumthai's house saw Gumpun walking with Rumthai and teased him about what kind of boxer's son learns Khon dance, calling him a ladyboy and constantly picking fights with them. When he lost his patience, Gumpun would use the boxing skills he learned from his father to beat the thugs until they scattered.

But Gumpun's secret couldn't be kept when Kumron asked Sia Ah to let Gumpun fight in the ring as an opening act for Sungwean's match. Gumpun didn't seem focused on fighting. When he faced his opponent, Gumpun only fought defensively, especially protecting his hands, which he cared for immensely. Kumron tried to tell his son to fight fully, but Gumpun disappointed his father with a loss, while Sungwean won his match honorably. Kumron started to suspect his son's behavior, remembering what many people had said that in the ring, Gumpun performed the Wai Kru dance better than actual fighting, making him look more like a traditional dancer than a boxer (or a ladyboy).

Kumron followed his son's behavior until he finally found the truth when he saw Gumpun skipping boxing practice to dance Khon at Kru Sin's house. Kumron was furious that Gumpun disobeyed his orders, relentlessly beating his son in front of Kru Sin and Kru Sin's sponsors—Auntie Saijai, Saisamorn, and Saipin—who loved and adored Gumpun. Everyone tried to stop and beg Kumron not to hit his child. The sponsors scolded Kumron severely, making Kumron leave in anger. Gumpun was sad for making his father angry, so he decided to bid farewell to Kru Sin and Rumthai, abandoning his dream of Khon dance to go back and make his father proud. Although Kru Sin regretted Gumpun's future in Khon dancing, because the skills Gumpun had practiced for years made him Kru Sin's hope, the duty of a grateful son made Kru Sin understand, letting Gumpun leave Khon and head to the Muay Thai ring. But Rumthai was hurt and cried at Gumpun because she thought Gumpun could do both well, since both Muay Thai and Khon are arts. But Gumpun didn't understand yet; right now, he had to choose his duty as a son first.

Gumpun secretly saw his father drinking and crying in front of his mother's picture. His father was sad that he couldn't keep the promise he made to his mother. Gumpun knew from his older brother that the day he was born was the same day his mother died. Gumpun pitied his father and felt guilty, so he carried a traditional offering tray to apologize to his father at the boxing ring, asking for forgiveness and promising his father that he would absolutely stop dancing Khon. From now on, he would be a boxer to repay his father's gratitude. When Gumpun made such a promise, Kumron forgave his son and made Gumpun train hard in boxing to follow in the footsteps of Sungwean, who was becoming a famous boxer.

Gumpun tried to train exactly as his father ordered; even if it hurt, he endured it. But Gumpun's heart still longed for Khon dance all the time. Many times he walked past Kru Sin's house and secretly watched Rumthai practicing dancing and playing the fiddle, but he didn't dare face Kru Sin and Rumthai, knowing he had disappointed Kru Sin. Until one day, Gumpun encountered debt collectors demanding money, but getting none, they took Thai musical instruments from the house to sell for money, because Kru Sin had mortgaged the house deed to them to get money for Auntie Duangjai's worsening medical treatment. Gumpun went to visit her at the hospital and found Kru Sin with Auntie Duangjai. Kru Sin forbade Gumpun from talking about mortgaging the traditional house and falling into debt. Duangjai was glad to see Gumpun and said that whenever she was discharged from the hospital, she would go watch Gumpun perform Khon on Father's Day. But Kru Sin had to tell Duangjai that Gumpun had quit dancing Khon. Duangjai was regretful but praised Gumpun for choosing to repay his father's gratitude. Rumthai saw Gumpun with her mother and was displeased. She followed and scolded Gumpun after he left the hospital. Rumthai didn't want Gumpun to mess with her family anymore, because now her family had no treasures left except the art of Khon dance that her father chose to preserve. Her father kept his word that he always said, "Even if we lose everything and the house is seized, I only ask that Khon lives on." Therefore, since Gumpun chose to throw away the Khon mask, he shouldn't come to see her face again.

Gumpun felt sad and kept Rumthai's words in his mind without telling his father, because his father was about to take him to a boxing match, pushing him to practice hard. When it was time to fight, Gumpun still performed a beautiful Wai Kru dance, with graceful movements mixed with Khon poses, such as the Rama shooting the arrow pose. Gumpun tried to fight exactly as his father said, but his opponent was much stronger than Kumron expected. Gumpun wanted to make his father proud, so he wasn't afraid of pain, trying his best to fight but getting hit by a storm of punches. Kumron pitied his son and told Gumpun he would throw in the towel, but Gumpun stopped his father and told him, "If I can't make you proud, I don't know why I was born as your son." Gumpun continued to advance and fight his opponent, but he was heavily hit by elbows and punches until he was battered. Nevertheless, Gumpun didn't retreat, continuing to use the Muay Thai techniques his father taught him to fight with all his might, until he finally defeated his opponent.

But even though Gumpun won, he was mocked. Kumron wasn't proud of the victory his son gave him, but instead scolded Gumpun for dancing in the ring until he looked more like a female dancer than a boxer, becoming a clown that made him lose face. Gumpun was sad that his father wasn't proud when he did everything for him. Gumpun accidentally raised his voice at his father in a fit of emotion, saying he wasn't the person who promised his mother, and if he could only do this much, his father should be happy with him. Kumron was angry that Gumpun brought this up, so he slapped his son's face hard. Hurt, Gumpun decided to take off his gloves, throw them away, and quit being a boxer and the son his father wanted.

Gumpun left home to live with Choklom. Gumpun secretly watched Kru Sin and Rumthai practice Khon at a rented house that the sponsors helped find. Rumthai tried to chase Gumpun away, but Kru Sin stopped her and allowed Gumpun to stay with them. Gumpun told Kru Sin he returned to fulfill the promise he made to Auntie Duangjai; he would perform Khon on Father's Day. Seeing Gumpun's determination, Kru Sin agreed to let Gumpun return to Khon dance again. Rumthai was secretly happy that Gumpun returned but still pretended to be sulky, keeping her guard up so she wouldn't lose face to Gumpun.

Kumron was still angry at Gumpun, stubbornly refusing to go after him, even telling everyone that Gumpun wasn't a boxer's son but a Khon's child. Kumron then turned his attention to Sungwean, who was stepping up to fight for the same championship belt that Kumron had missed out on in the past. Kumron was confident that Sungwean would redeem his honor. But when he went to cheer for his son, he found that Sungwean lost in a way that opposed the audience's eyes. Kumron pressed Sungwean because he didn't believe Sungwean would lose. Finally, Sungwean told his father the truth that he lost because Liu begged him to take money from Sia Ah to throw the fight. Even though he didn't want to do it, he had to give in because he pitied his father who was in debt to loan sharks, plus his father's trusty taxi broke down and was in the repair shop, and they had no money to pay for the repairs to get the car out, leaving his father with no income.

Kumron was heartbroken, unable to believe his son would sell the dignity he had always taught him. Kumron ordered Sungwean to return the money to Sia Ah. Sungwean refused, so Kumron snatched the money from him and went to Sia Ah himself. Kumron threw the money in Sia Ah's face and ordered him to stop messing with Sungwean. Sia Ah's gang was displeased, insulting Kumron as just a cripple with a ladyboy dancer son but wanting to mold a sissy boxer. Kumron lost his temper and fought them. Gumpun came to visit his father just as Sungwean was following to help him. The two brothers found their father being attacked by Sia Ah's men, so they went in to help. Sia Ah pulled out a gun to shoot Gumpun, but Kumron quickly jumped in to shield him from the bullet. Rumthai arrived with the police just in time. Sia Ah's gang was all arrested, but Kumron's condition wasn't good, and he was sent to the hospital.

Kumron narrowly survived because Gumpun brought his father to the hospital in time. Sungwean came to kneel and apologize to his father for disappointing him, promising he would never sell his dignity again. Gumpun secretly watched his father and brother, not wanting to go in because he knew he was a son who had never made his father proud, deciding to walk away alone. But as Gumpun was turning back, his father turned and saw him, shouting at him, "You're a Khon kid, why did you come back? There are only boxers' kids here." Heartbroken and with tears streaming down his face, Gumpun told his father, "If I could choose, I just want to be a son who makes you proud."

Gumpun went to see Rumthai and Kru Sin but found out that Auntie Duangjai's condition was worsening. Everyone at the Khon house went to see her together. Duangjai said she regretted not having the chance to see Rumthai and Gumpun perform Khon on Father's Day, but she was glad that in the end, Gumpun came back to help Kru Sin carry on the art of Khon. Duangjai knew about Kru Sin mortgaging the house from overhearing Rumthai talking to the 3 sponsors, who helped gather money to extend the payment deadline for another month before December, which was when Kru Sin's Khon troupe would perform on Father's Day. From that event, Kru Sin would get enough money to pay off the house debt, allowing them to keep the traditional house. There was no need to use the money to treat her, because her life wasn't worth losing the art of Khon, everyone's precious treasure. Rumthai and Gumpun decided to take Duangjai out to the hospital courtyard and performed Khon for her so she could pass away peacefully.

Finally, the Khon performance on Father's Day arrived. Before the show started, Gumpun stopped by his house to ask his father to watch his performance, but he found the house quiet and empty. Gumpun thought his father didn't care to watch him, making him feel sad that he was just a son who couldn't make his father proud.

Gumpun returned to the stage where everyone was preparing. But just minutes before the show started, Kumron and Sungwean arrived to see Gumpun. Kumron asked Kru Sin for permission to be the one to place the Chada (headdress for Phra Ram) on Gumpun before he went on stage. Overwhelmed with emotion, Gumpun knelt at his father's feet and confessed his inner feelings that all along he wanted to make his father proud, always thinking that if his mother hadn't chosen to let him live, his father would have been happy with his mother. Kumron choked up at his son's pure thoughts, tears streaming down. He told Gumpun that he made him realize, "Muay Thai has the duty to protect the nation and the land, Khon helps serve as the face of Thai culture. In times of peace, we are graceful; in times of invasion, we have Muay Thai to protect us." What Gumpun was doing was his father's greatest pride. Kumron placed the Chada on Gumpun and sat down to watch the best Khon performance of his life, which his son performed in front of the Royal Portrait. Everyone's smiles were filled with overwhelming joy.

Follow the drama "Look Khon" (The Khon Dancer) every Monday - Sunday at 18:45 on Royal Thai Army Television Channel 7. The drama premieres on Thursday, November 25, 2010.