Light hearted watchable version

I haven't watched the Taiwan and Korean versions and I probably wouldn't but I have watched the Chinese version. I must say the Thai version was a more light hearted version, the Chinese version was much more angsty. I enjoyed both versions and I liked that there were some differences in the story so it didn't feel like I was watching the exact same story. Random comment... Found the male lead's laugh very weird ? and call me shallow but I wish he was just a bit taller.
I was pleasantly surprised by
1. Prawut was far less "douchebaggy"? than the Chinese ML or even compared to most MLs in the lakorns I have watched so far. In fact, I felt sorry for him suffering during period of estrangement with the FL (the ML in Chinese version totally deserved it ?).... though I realise the time was important for character growth of the FL.
2. No horrible, deranged and obsessed second FL (a first for lakorns, at least those that I have watched)
3. Handsome very likable SML.
4. Light hearted, just right number of episodes that I don't feel guilty about "wasting" my life watching dramas ?
What I felt could have been better?
1. I wish there were more interactions/ scenes together) between the leads showing them falling in love... It was a bit difficult to believe when the ML went from "Kae is my love" to "I love Nid very much". for that matter, even the FL's feelings weren't that clear to me... That she "loved" the ML. I felt her attitude was that of a usual Asian ( don't come at me ?, I am Asian myself) girl forced by circumstances, trying to make the best of a situation, ready to work at making her marriage a success even if she wasn't in love with the guy and disappointed when he clearly didn't think the same way ?
2. The ending was a bit abrupt. Would have been nice to have scenes after they got back together.

Final verdict: nice, totally watchable... One might be more appreciative of this version of one has watched the Chinese version.

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Love the leads

I was initially reluctant to watch this lakorn as the ML was nearly "married" to the sister of the FL...however having watched it, I just have to say I loved it...the story, the leads, the costumes, the number of episodes was just right so no dragging...etc etc.
Male lead...as with most lakorns I have watched I went from "really??? What woman on earth would be fool enough to fall in love with this obnoxious, scheming, horrible man???!!!" To...."awwww poor baby, isn't his smile the cutest ?...Yada be kind to my baby please". It took me 7 episodes to convert ??.
Female lead...Yada is what I wish every female lead would be...not just lakorns, but most Asian shows. She is my favourite female lead of all the shows I have ever watched ( though Siri of CLOY is also one of my favs) and I have watched quite a few ?. A smart, rich, mature, successful business woman but isn't spoilt, overbearing, rude or arrogant. She possesses a strong sense of justice and is extremely caring and loyal. She is strong yet vulnerable at the right moments! The qualities she possesses makes her the perfect match for Sharkrit.
Rewatch: I am already rewatching some scenes. I don't usually rewatch shows no matter how much I loved it but for Ra Raerng Fai, Krit/Ken (so handsome...sigh) and Yada I will be rewatching!

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Great chemistry between the leads

Let's start with the honest truth....Boom's dimples and his super chemistry with the FL in "0nce upon a time..."led me to Prom Pissawat ?. If nothing else, I can die happy that Chen Ming gets the girl finally!
My thoughts on the lakorn?
- chemistry between the leads is ??.
-both Boom and Pimmy did great with the roles the were given.
- Pol wasn't the most likeable guy...in real life, a girl would be an idiot to choose him over the most wonderful supportive Non or even Tam. However, I get why Pan falls for him. It is very obvious that he falls for the FL very early on, however, he is conflicted between his attraction and prejudices.
- Throughout the series I liked Pan, though there were moments where I was frustrated at her decisions I never grew to dislike her. Though her decision to continue denying that Pol was the father was carrying it too far, I actually don't condemn her for misleading Pol about the miscarriage...she was extremely hurt not only over his shabby treatment of her but her belief that he was trying to win her back only for the sake of the unborn child. She also knew that Pol and perhaps even her family and friends would have pressured her to play happy families for the sake of the child. However, I don't support her continuing to hide the child for many years and the actions she took and the lies she told later in her attempt to separate child from father
- there are some who feel that Pol wasn't punished enough however I disagree. He experienced some of what he did to Pan even before the miscarriage. Of course that isn't enough to satisfy my vengeful heart ?. However, he lost his parents ( though his mother dying was good riddance!) wife and child in one swoop... additionally, the guilt that he "caused" the death of his father, his child and the end to his marriage would have been a heavy burden to bear. He also was without his friends and no money to "cushion" his fall, though these he choose to do without. Pan though brokenhearted had her family, friends and child during the 6 years of separation.
What could have been better?
- I feel that Pol didn't realize the extent of his mother's wickedness, till the end he was blindly devoted to her. While I don't want him hating her, would have been nice to see some more of the truths about his horrible mom brought to light especially her attempts to have Pan kidnapped/ raped/ murdered!
- Pol kidnapping Tawan and taking him away to another country???!!!....tsk tsk....nope! Yes, Pan was being unreasonably stubborn in denying he was the father but taking away a 5 year old away from his mom (whom you should have learnt to treat better if you truly loved her) when you are basically a stranger is just unacceptable. Buuuuttttt....this is a lakorn so I choose to overlook the legal/moral/ ethical implications of his as well as her actions.
-I really really disliked Nit, she never really repented her actions. No matter what is used to justify her actions ( Pol used her to get back at this wife, etc etc)....I cannot forget and forgive her and Pol's mother smirking when Pan was bleeding and about to miscarry. I don't know why the writers thought to pair her up with Tam! Poor guy...he deserved better.
-the editing in some scenes could have been better...eg, the first time they kissed ( not counting the forced ones)...they don't show us what happens after ?‍♀️.
Overall- Pol's cute smile and dimples ( Yes! I am shallow!!!) and his chemistry with Pan, their acting was enough for me to love the show.

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