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@Kyler Adams, Bad Buddy, the book in Thai, is a very touching gay story, but when it is adapted to the silver screen, the gay elements were blurred out to fit BL standards. Someone at work lent me her copy. I did not enjoy the TV adaptation, but I love watching Nanon's intense acting skills as I used to work in the movie and ad industries.

@Kyler_Adams, I do not intentionally watch BL series. I purposely watch popular straight series with gay characters (for Thai audiences) and Thai gay series (if there is one I haven't seen). I came to watch this Dear Doctor series because I was impressed with Karn's acting in Gray Rainbow, a series promoted as gay here. Some supposedly Thai BL series have elements of gay content such as the Miracle of Teddy Bear where the scripwriter character is visibly gay, not a character created to fit BL stories. I personally haven't seen a good Thai gay series yet, but the Gay OK Bangkok Seasons 1 & 2 are fairly all right. They educate closeted gay people on what they should do to be safe. Fathers, the movie, is another good Thai movie about gay parents. When I watch these popular forms of entertainment, I also keep note of them so I can recommend them to educate the people I meet in my line of work.

@mahiba, I see what you are referring to about Shane. Sure, Shane, the character, is shown such that he'd do anything to get fame because he was not priveledged like Touch. To butter up his agent is doable for ruthless gay people especially if they depend on it short-term for their livelihood. We see this kind of behavior in Thailand on nearly daily basis. That's why I say in earlier posts that this series will make sense to locals or those who have lived here for decades because we are exposed to these behaviors already.

@Kyler Adams, I see your point. Nanon is a phenomenon actor. You should also see him in 55:15 Never Too Late. His acting is so good, and he shows confidence even when paired in scenes with veteran actors and actresses! Besides, great actors aren't wasted on lower viewership series made for BL fans. Great actors and actresses are saved for series that appeal to (nearly) all audiences. (No offence intended to the BL fans, but it's just business for TV stations).

@Benjamin D Auver Thank you for the feedback. And I just thought that they, the show's TV channel, do not allow only local viewers to watch it online from outside of their live broadcast so we can enjoy the ads in between scenes. :)

I think the actor playing Tua phee did a very fine job. But then, the role is somewhat similar to the previous one that he was paired with the actor playing the doctor.

@solipsism5 That's great background info.

Thanks for the feedback about public outcry. It could have been done better like the case of "Cupid's Time" where ingrained Thai beliefs and practices based on those beliefs are mirrored on screen in such a way that it can watched by all segments of the population, not just the small BL fans.

I am surprised that this series made it through on Channel 3 as it portrays the disturbing treatment of a son to his mother. It goes against the country's supposed traditional value of parents' treatment.

There are 2 gay characters in here, and their actions are believable for those living in Thai society, although exaggerated. There is definitely no BL elements in here. Channel One has other series aimed at the BL crowds, but not this series which focuses on Thai social issues.

@mahiba, you have missed the scene. I am afraid to say that it isn't a suicide. It it were a suicide, this would lose all credibility with the Thai audiences.
This generation of Thais is not homophobic like those in the US. Thailand is a tolerant society.What happened is believable as this has happened in the current Thai society according to local news. Very relatable to Thai men and women living in Thailand now. And may I know how you know, according to the script, that Archun, the character, is gay or even bi? The actor playing him may be popular among BL fans, but it does not mean he is gay. :)

Actually when we consider that most, if not all Thais learn about life issues and possible ways to deal with them through free media such as TV, the tragedy of one gay but closeted man can be a learning moment. This is one scary and possible result from being closeted, and many of these men in Thai society are closeted because of societal pressure or so they think. The other gay man, though not totally adorable except for a great physique shows that some type of gay men can thrive even though they lack the "proper" education and life luxury. I don't think this series is intended for non-Thai audiences or those unfamiliar with Thai society . It reflects Thai society though with elements of exaggerations and not intended as a BL fantasy.

Count me in if Tuaphee is shipped with Kheeta!

There is no indication from the Thai dialogue in any episode that he is. What is so unreal for younger Thai viewers is that he goes not go out and meet other gay people besides being fixated on just one.

There is no indication from the Thai dialogue in any episode that he is. What is so unreal for younger Thai viewers is that he goes not go out and meet other gay people besides being fixated on just one.

I see this as a deliberate social commentary the scripwriters put in to challenge the local viewers' beliefs.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think I saw "queasy" as part of the subtitle, so it can be reasoned that it's the interpreter's opinion of รู้สึกวิว ฯ. I do not presume to know all informal Thai slangs that teenagers make up among themselves.

"queasy" is just one traslator's take on the Thai word.

Yes, it is working fine, and I even accidentally scoll past 'Physical Therapy' and was extremely shocked that it is still on with another episode promised next week. Just because I am not the target audience for it doesn't mean it can attract other audiences!

Now I am sold! Tri Poraphat is also intellectually smart behind the camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nepXZ7SyKyU