''Love Destiny'' ( th, บุพเพสันนิวาส; ; ) is a 2018

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historical television series that originally aired on Channel 3 from February 21 to April 11, 2018. The 15-episode series contains elements of

romance Romance (from Vulgar Latin , "in the Roman language", i.e., "Latin") may refer to: Common meanings * Romance (love), emotional attraction towards another person and the courtship behaviors undertaken to express the feelings * Romance languages, ...

comedy Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...

, and

time travel Time travel is the concept of movement between certain points in time, analogous to movement between different points in space by an object or a person, typically with the use of a hypothetical device known as a time machine. Time travel is a w ...

. Starring

Ranee Campen Ranee Campen ( th, ราณี แคมเปน, born December 24, 1989) or nicknamed Bella (เบลล่า) is a Thai actress and model. She is best known for her roles in the television dramas such as ''Porn Prom Onlaweng'' (2013), '' ...

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 The Ayutthaya Kingdom (; th, อยุธยา, , IAST: or , ) was a Siamese kingdom that existed in Southeast Asia from 1351 to 1767, centered around the city of Ayutthaya, in Siam, or present-day Thailand. The Ayutthaya Kingdom is conside ...

, during the reign of King

Narai King Narai the Great ( th, สมเด็จพระนารายณ์มหาราช, , ) or Ramathibodi III ( th, รามาธิบดีที่ ๓ ) was the 27th monarch of Ayutthaya Kingdom, the 4th and last monarch of the Pr ...

, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Rompaeng, the penname of Chanyawi Somprida. 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 Ayutthaya, Ayudhya, or Ayuthia may refer to: * Ayutthaya Kingdom, a Thai kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767 ** Ayutthaya Historical Park, the ruins of the old capital city of the Ayutthaya Kingdom * Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province (locally ...

, Ketsurang (

), a history student and her friend, Rueang ( Prama Imanothai), got into a car accident. Ketsurang woke up in the body of Karaket (การะเกด), the daughter of the ruler of

Phitsanulok Phitsanulok ( th, พิษณุโลก, ) is an important, historic city in lower northern Thailand and is the capital of Phitsanulok Province. Phitsanulok is home to Naresuan University and Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, as well as ...

who was living in

, the capital of the

, during the reign of King

(1656–1688). She lived in the residence of King Narai's chief astrologer, Phraya Horathibodi (พระยาโหราธิบดี), who is the father of her fiancé, Det ( Thanawat Wattanaputi), a foreign ministry official holding the noble title of Muen Sunthon Thewa. The eccentric and goofy behavior of a modern-day woman like 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

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of France, with Pan as the ambassador. And 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 is supported by the Buddhist clergy and Narai's own daughter, Princess

Sudawadi Princess Sudawadi, the Princess Yothathep ( th, สุดาวดี; 1656–1735) was the only child of Narai and Princess Suriyong Ratsami, one of his concubines. She lived through five reigns and died in the reign of King Borommakot. Biograph ...

, and leads to the execution of

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, who holds the position of Prime Counsellor of Ayutthaya and assumes the Thai noble title of

Chao Phraya The Chao Phraya ( or ; th, แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา, , or ) is the major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand. Et ...

Wichayen.Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited

Cast

Main

as Ketsurang / Karaket * Thanawat Wattanaputi as Det, son of Chaophraya Horathibodi and Champa * Louis Scott as

Constantine Phaulkon Constantine Phaulkon (Greek: Κωνσταντῖνος Γεράκης, ''Konstantinos Gerakis''; γεράκι is the Greek word for "falcon"; 1647 – 5 June 1688, also known as Costantin Gerachi, ''Capitão Falcão'' in Portuguese and simply as ' ...

* Susira Nanna as

Maria Guyomar de Pinha Maria Guyomar de Pina ( th, มารีอา กียูมาร์ ดึ ปีญา; 1664 – 1728) (also known as ''Maria Guiomar de Pina'', ''Dona Maria del Pifia'' or as ''Marie Guimar'' and ''Madame Constance'' in French), Thao Thong K ...

, Phaulkon's wife * Parama Imanothai as Rueang / Rueangrit * Kannarun Wongkajornklai as Lady Chanwat, daughter of Lek and Nim

Supporting

* Praptpadol Suwanbang as King

* 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 Kosa Lek ( th, โกษาเหล็ก, 1632 – July 1683) was a Siamese trader, field general and minister. He was the older brother of Kosa Pan and Thao Sri Chulalak, the concubine of King Narai. Background Lek was born to a Siamese wom ...

, Narai's foreign minister *

Chartchai Ngamsan Chartchai Ngamsan ( th, ชาติชาย งามสรรพ์, born 1973) is a Thai actor. His most notable role is as Sua Dum (''Black Tiger'') in ''Tears of the Black Tiger'', a 2000 Thai western film. Before that, he had a supporting ...

Kosa Pan Kosa Pan ( th, ปาน; 1633 – 15 November 1699) was a Siamese diplomat and minister who led the second Siamese embassy to France sent by King Narai in 1686.Rajanubhab, D., 2001, ''Our Wars With the Burmese,'' Bangkok: White Lotus Co. Ltd., ...

, Lek's younger brother * Rachanee Siralert as Lady Nim, Lek's wife * Ampha Phoosit as Prik, Champa's attendant * Vimon Panchalijunha as Chuan, Champa's attendant * Janya Thanasawaangkoun as Phin, Karaket's attendant * Ramida Prapatsanobon as Yaem, Karaket's attendant * Witsarut Himmarat as Choi, Det's attendant

Special appearances

* Paweena Chariffsakul as Ketsurang's mother * Banjerdsri Yamabhaya as Ketsurang's grandmother * Tachaya Prathumwan as

Phra Pi Phra () is a Thai term that may refer to: *''Phra'', a Thai-language term for Buddhist monk *''Phra'', a Thai-language term for priest *''Phra'', a Thai-language word used as a prefix denoting holy or royal status, including in Thai royal ranks ...

, Narai's adopted son * Natanop Chuenhirun as Si Prat, Det'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 Simon de la Loubère (; 21 April 1642 – 26 March 1729) was a French diplomat to Siam (Thailand), writer, mathematician and poet. He is credited with bringing back a document which introduced Europe to Indian astronomy, the "Siamese method" ...

Original soundtrack

* "Bupphesanniwat" (บุพเพสันนิวาส), opening theme by

Saranyu Winaipanit Sarunyu Winaipanit ( th, ศรัณยู วินัยพานิช; ; September 12, 1984, Chainat, Thailand), nicknamed Ice ( th, ไอซ์) is a Thai singer and actor. His love for entertaining has brought him the nickname ‘The ...

* "Phiang Sop Ta" (เพียงสบตา; "Just Eye Contact"), ending theme by Sarunrat Dean * "Ochao Oei" (ออเจ้าเอย; "Thou Oh Thou") by Pete Pol ** Special version by

Thanavat Vatthanaputi Thanavat Vatthanaputi ( th, ธนวรรธน์ วรรธนะภูติ or nicknamed Pope (โป๊ป)) is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his roles in television dramas such as ''Dok Som See Thong'' (ดอกส้ม� ...

* "Thoe No Thoe" (เธอหนอเธอ; "You Oh You") by Wathiya Ruangnirat ** Special version by

Ratings

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Specials

Sequels

*'' Love Destiny: The Movie'' – spin-off movie (2022) *'' Love Destiny 2'' – sequel series (2022)

References

External links

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