Love Destiny (; ; ) is a 2018 Thai historical television series that originally aired on Channel 3 from February 21 to April 11, 2018. The 15-episode series contains elements of romance, comedy, and time travel. Starring Ranee Campen and Thanawat Wattanaputi, Love Destiny was a major hit in Thailand and gained popularity across Asia and contributed to a rise of tourists in the filming locations. Its success has been attributed to its elaborate screenplay, costumes, and locations.
The lakorn, set in Ayutthaya Kingdom, during the reign of King Narai, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Rompaeng, the penname of Chanyawi Somprida."รอมแพง เธอคือใคร? ใยคนอยากรู้จักกันทั้งเมือง", http://www.newtv.co.th/news/12576, accessed March 29, 2018. The novel got the Seven book award in 2010 and was adapted into a television drama for the first time in this series. The television adaptation was done by Broadcast Thai Television, the scriptwrier was Sanlaya, and the director was Pawat Panangsiri.^"บุพเพสันนิวาส", http://www.ch3thailand.com/ละครช่อง3/second/477/บุพเพสันนิวาส.html, accessed March 29, 2018.
Synopsis
While traveling back home from a school excavation trip in Ayutthaya, Ketsurang (Ranee Campen), a history student and her friend, Rueangrit (Prama Imanothai), got into a car accident. Ketsurang wakes up in the body of Karaket (การะเกด), the daughter of the ruler of Phitsanulok who was living in Ayutthaya, the capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, during the reign of King Narai (1656–1688). She lives in the residence of King Narai's chief astrologer, Phraya Horathibodi (พระยาโหราธิบดี), who is the father of her fiancé, Dech (Thanawat Wattanaputi), a foreign ministry official holding the noble title of Muen Sunthon Thewa. The eccentric and goofy behavior of Ketsurang shocks everyone, but her kindness changes their attitudes towards her, eventually winning their hearts and minds. She amazes the people with her knowledge of the historical events of the era and questions the veracity of the knowledge she had learned in the future.
The drama also includes the Ayutthayan embassy accredited to the court of King Louis XIV of France, with Pan as the ambassador, in addition to the successful enterprise of Phra Phet Racha, King Narai's xenophobic regent, to seize power and get rid of the Christians in the kingdom. The coup was supported by the Buddhist clergy and Narai's own daughter, Princess Sudawadi, and leads to the execution of Phaulkon, who held the position of Prime Counsellor of Ayutthaya and assumed the Thai noble title of Chao Phraya Wichayen.Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited
Cast Main Ranee Campen as Karaket / Ketsurang Thanavat Vatthanaputi as Dech, son of Chaophraya Horathibodi and Champa Louis Scott as Constantine Phaulkon Surira Angelina Naenna as Maria Guyomar de Pinha, Phaulkon's wife Parama Imanotai as Rueang / Rueangrit Kannarun Wongkajornklai as Lady Chanwat, daughter of Lek and Nim
Supporting Praptpadol Suwanbang as King Narai Sarut Vijittranon as Phra Phet Racha, Narai's regent Jirayu Thantrakul as Luang Sorasak, Phra Phet Racha's son Nirut Sirijanya as Chaophraya Horathibodi, Narai's chief astrologer Chamaiporn Jaturaput as Lady Champa, Chaophraya Horathibodi's wife Surasak Chaiat as Kosa Lek, Narai's foreign minister Chartchai Ngamsan as Kosa Pan, Lek's younger brother Rachanee Siralert as Lady Nim, Lek's wife Aumpa Phusit as Prik, Champa's attendant Vimolphan Chaleejunghran as Chuan, Champa's attendant Janya Thanasawaangkoun as Phin, Karaket's attendant Ramida Prapatsanobon as Yaem, Karaket's attendant Witsarut Himmarat as Choi, Dech's attendant
Special appearances Paweena Chariffsakul as Ketsurang's mother Banjerdsri Yamabhaya as Ketsurang's grandmother Tachaya Prathumwan as Phra Pi, Narai's adopted son Natanop Chuenhirun as Si Prat, Dech's older brother Thongkao Pattarachokechai as Maria's father Suzana Renaud as Clara, Maria's attendant Wariya Thaisaet as Claudia, Maria's attendant Watcharachai Sunthornsiri as Achan Chi Pa Khao (White-Robed Master) Wiksawaweet Wongwannlop as Luang Si Yot, Narai's minister Peter Tuinstra as Simon de la Loubère Natticha Chantaravareelekha as Kaew
Original soundtrack "Bupphesanniwat" (บุพเพสันนิวาส), opening theme by Saranyu Winaipanit "Phiang Sop Ta" (เพียงสบตา; "Just Eye Contact"), ending theme by Sarunrat Dean "Ochao Oei" (ออเจ้าเอย; "Thou Oh Thou") by Pol Nopvichai Special version by Thanavat Vatthanaputi "Thoe No Thoe" (เธอหนอเธอ; "You Oh You") by Wathiya Ruangnirat Special version by Ranee Campen
Ratings In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
Original broadcast date Average audience share(AGB Nielsen) Nationwide Bangkok 1 February 21, 2018 2 February 22, 2018 4.8% 7.5% 3 February 28, 2018 7.3% 11.6% 4 March 1, 2018 8.2% 13.0% 5 March 7, 2018 11.4% 16.0% 6 March 8, 2018 12.6% 19.8% 7 March 14, 2018 14.8% 20.5% 8 March 15, 2018 15.5% 22.8% 9 March 21, 2018 16.0% 23.4% 10 March 22, 2018 16.0% 21.4% 11 March 28, 2018 17.4% 22.6% 12 March 29, 2018 17.4% 23.9% 13 April 4, 2018 17.4% 21.8% 14 April 5, 2018 17.9% 15 April 11, 2018 23.4% Average
Specials Original broadcast date Average audience share(AGB Nielsen) Nationwide Bangkok Special 1 April 12, 2018 Special 2 April 18, 2018 8.6% Special 3 April 19, 2018 12.5% Average
Sequels Love Destiny: The Movie – spin-off movie (2022) Love Destiny 2 – sequel series (2023) Love Destiny – a boys' love remake of the original series (2026)
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