Nat & Lakorn / Thai Drama

Ada yang familiar dengan kata “lakorn”?? Saya sendiri belum begitu lama mengenal kata ini.. Lakorn sebenarnya adalah istilah khusus untuk drama Thailand.. Jadi kalau Jepang punya Dorama, Korea punya Drakor atau K-Drama, nah Thailand punya Lakorn.. Dulu sebelum mengenal Lakorn, sebenarnya saya sudah sering menonton film produksi negeri gajah putih ini.. Tapi baru sebatas film lepas saja, belum merambah ke drama berseri.. Sampai akhirnya, satu teman kantor saya merekomendasikan satu drama Thailand ke saya.. 

Pertama kali menonton Lakorn, saya merasa ada beberapa kemiripan dengan sinetron Indonesia.. Beberapa part cenderung sedikit lebay dan di-dramatisir, misalnya si pemeran antagonis yang aktingnya terkesan dibuat-buat karena sampai melotot-melotot segala.. Sinetron Indonesia banget lah.. hahaha.. Belum lagi, plot-nya yang monoton dan cenderung mudah ditebak.. Sebagai contoh, hampir semua Lakorn yang pernah saya tonton, pasti ada beach scene-nya.. Mungkin karena Thailand memang terkenal akan pantainya ya, jadi sekalian untuk mempromosikan parisiwata Thailand.. Tapi entah kenapa, lama-lama saya jadi “kecanduan” nonton Lakorn.. Mungkin karena masih newbie, jadi masih banyak stock drama bagus yang belum saya tonton.. Anyway, dari beberapa Lakorn yang sudah saya tonton, ada yang bagus banget, biasa saja, dan ada juga yang mengecewakan.. Beberapa actor & actress Thai juga sukses menarik perhatian saya.. Surprisingly, mereka ganteng2 dan cantik2 banget lho.. hahaha. Btw, saya nonton Lakorn dimana sih? Biasanya saya streaming atau download di Drakor.id, DramaCool, WatchAsian, atau Youtube.. Di sini saya ingin merekomendasikan beberapa Lakorn, yang menurut saya layak untuk ditonton, terutama buat teman-teman yang penasaran dan ingin mencoba menonton Thai drama.. 

1.   Kleun Cheewit

Drama      :   Kleun Cheewit  /  Waves of Life  /  Kluen Cheewit

Thai          :   คลื่นชีวิต

Director    :   Aew Ampaiporn Jitmaingong

Network   :   Channel 3

Episodes   :   15

Release    :   2017

Cast          :   Mark Prin  & Yaya Urassaya

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  Wikipedia

Synopsis    :   

Jeerawat is a hardworking woman, who is a famous model and actress. Her mother married a smarmy but rich man, who secretly lusts after her. After he attempts to drug Jeerawat, she manages to escape by driving away. Unfortunately, she hits a young woman in the road, who later dies at the hospital. The dead young woman has a fiancee, Sathit, who happens to be a lawyer. He vows revenge on the female driver who killed his beloved fiancee. Unfortunately, Jeerawat's stepfather and mother use their influence and money to hide and hush all evidence. Sathit decides to stalk and bother her to find the evidence that she's an evil and manipulative temptress. But in the end, he finds out she's actually a good and kind person, despite her lowly beginnings, and gradually falls in love with her.

2.   Bai Mai Tee Plid Plew

Drama      :   Bai Mai Tee Plid Plew / The Leaves / The Fallen Leaf

Thai          :   ใบไม้ที่ปลิดปลิว

Director    :   Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk

Network   :   GMM One

Episodes   :   21

Release    :   2019

Cast          :   Push Puttichai  &  Baifern Pimchanok

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  DramaWiki

Synopsis    :  

Nira is like a young leaf, which is always there beside the flowers but will never be one of them. Her name, Nira, derives from Niranam which means the anonymous one. The story of a boy who is a little girl at heart, he is shattered from not being accepted by anyone but his mother who wholeheartedly loves him. His father is not a very good man, as he loathes him and mistreats his mother. Nira wants his father to be like his uncle-in-law Chatchavee, the only one aside from his mother who is a warm man and cares for him and understands him. Until the forbidden love occurs, Chatchavee happens to notice and cannot answer back this aberrant love, he denies Nira. Nira, deeply crushed and traumatised by this rejection, decides with his mother's support to do something that changes the rest of his life. He undergoes a sex reassignment surgery which completely transforms him into a gorgeous woman. Unfortunately, her mother dies during the operation. Devastated, she runs away from the hospital. The one who finds her and helps her is doctor Benjang, who takes her home. She starts living as his sister. One day, Nira coincidentally meets Chatchavee. Due to her beauty, he starts to fall for her and also Nira's father. None of them recognise her. The tragedy love begins to be more and more complicated when Nira's aunt, who always looks down on Nira's love and is envious of her, discovers the truth and tries to hinder Nira in every way. How will this story end?

3.   Game Sanaeha

Drama      :   Game Sanaeha  /  Game of Love

Thai          :   เกมเสน่หา

Director    :   Chudapa Chantakett

Network   :   Channel 3

Episodes   :   14

Release    :   2018

Cast          :   James Jirayu  &  Natapohn Tameeruks

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  DramaWiki

Synopsis    :  

Within two years Muanchanok (Nok) studied abroad, her parents got divorced. Her father remarried to a former beauty queen who had the same age as hers, while her mother also flirted with several younger men. The effects of a broken family made her become jealous, ill-tempered and obsessive into getting her parents back together. Lakkhanai (Nai), a distant relative of Nok's mother, who grew up along with her, is a very capable man who was enjoying a top position in her father's company. He also started living at her house, which made her more furious and she wanted to eliminate him from her family. When Nok and Nai were forced to get married, she planned and played the game of love to hurt him. But Nai's feelings for her were sincere all along.

4.   Jao Sao Jum Yorm

Drama      :   Jao Sao Jum Yorm  /  When I Marry a Stranger  /  Unwilling Bride

Thai          :   เจ้าสาวจำยอม

Director    :   Thanapol Phangdee

Network   :   Channel 7

Episodes   :   16

Release    :   2018

Cast          :   Mik Thongraya  &  Pooklook Fonthip

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  DramaWiki

Synopsis    : 

Maysarin is a famous socialite who's engaged to Sarut, but he left her on the day of the wedding. Kadethaen is a 30 year-old real estate businessman who's waiting for Pinmanee, his bride at the reception of a luxury hotel, but he saw her escape the wedding with another man. Kade walked out to a party at the beach, where he met May, who was still in her wedding dress drinking alone. They started drinking together and people thought they were a couple, so they went along with it and he jokingly proposed to her. Afterwards, they went back to the hotel and spent the night together. In the morning, May regretted what happened and wants to forget about Kade, but he's not going to give up on her.

5.   Leh Ratree

Drama      :   Leh Ratree  /  A Woman's Trickery  /  Love's Trickery

Thai          :   เล่ห์รตี

Director    :   Worawit Khuttiyayothin

Network   :   GMM One

Episodes   :   12

Release    :   2015

Cast          :   Sean Jindachot  &  Esther Supreeleela

More Info :   MyDramaList 

Synopsis    :   

Kate's father stole money from Sake's company and when he finds out he starts looking for Kate's father. However, Kate's father runs away. When they find him he has to go to the hospital because of a heart condition. There, he decides to sell Kate to Sake to pay off his debts and because he knew Sake's family wanted an heir and would take care of Kate. Sake gradually begins to fall in love with Kate. Meanwhile, Sake's ex-wife Itsala doesn't believe Sake has moved on to Kate and continuously chases after him.  

6.   Love at First Hate

Drama      :   Love at First Hate  /  Hate to Love

Thai          :   มารร้ายคู่หมายรัก

Director    :  -

Network   :   GMM One

Episodes   :   13

Release    :   2018

Cast          :   Son Yuke Songpaisang  &  Mook Worranit Thawornwong

More Info :   MyDramaList 

Synopsis    :      

When a smart, handsome, and foul mouthed doctor ‘Paniti’ or Dr. Pup met a hot, sexy and thick superstar 'Kluay' who is not his type and also he is not her type. They hated each other at first sight, but when they have to live together, something strange happened; it looks like Dr. Pup is falling in love with Kluay. To save his face from what he said before that she is not his type, he is trying to act not to like her, but can he? What will the ending of this two be, haters or lovers?

7   Sanaeha Sunya Kaen

Drama      :   Sanaeha Sunya Kaen  /  Bittersweet Promise of Revenge

Thai          :   ละครเสน่หา สัญญาแค้น

Director    :  Kritsada Techanilobon

Network   :   Channel 3

Episodes   :   15

Release    :   2014

Cast          :   Dome Parkorn Lum &  Janie Tienphosuwan

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  DramaWiki

Synopsis    : 

Kin, the wealthy President of KTK Corporation just married his long-time, girlfriend of 7 years, Ganok. On their wedding night, the bride, Ganok realizes she has forgotten to bring a wedding present she had made for Kin. She rushes home to retrieve it. Meanwhile, a young lady named Tawan has just left the airport after finding out that her long-time fiancé has been cheating on her with another woman who is pregnant with him and is breaking off their engagement. Tawan has faithfully supported her fiance financially and emotionally for years, sacrificing herself, only to find out that all along he has been using her. Tawan, hurt and heart-broken, walks home in the rain, but while crossing the street is hit by Ganok's car. In the aftermath of the accident, Tawan is hospitalized, but Ganok is pronounced dead. Kin is devastated that he has just lost the love of his life, newly married for not even one night. Kin demands to know who caused his wife's car accident. When he discovers her identity, he vows to do everything in his power to exact revenge on Tawan for killing his bride. Tawan unwittingly falls right into his trap when she signs an employment contract with Kin. Will Kin ever be free from his anger and hurt, or will his need for revenge drive both him and Tawan into greater tragedy?

8.   Morrasoom Sawat

Drama      :   Morrasoom Sawat  /  Monsoon of Passion 

Thai          :   มรสุมสวาท

Director    :  Theerasak Promngern

Network   :   Channel 7

Episodes   :   16

Release    :   2015-2016

Cast          :   Weir Sukollawat  &  Preaw Tussaneeya

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  DramaWiki

Synopsis    : 

Sayumphu is a CEO who comes from gangster background, but wants to turn away from his past and rebuild his life. He meets and falls in love with Kwang, an innocent student, but they are separated due to misunderstandings.  

9.  Mai Sin Rai Fai Sawart

Drama      :   Mai Sin Rai Fai Sawart  /  Unending Desire

Thai          :   คลื่นชีวิต

Director    :   Aew Ampaiporn Jitmaingong

Network   :   Channel 7

Episodes   :   16

Release    :   2015

Cast          :   Tui Thiraphat  &  Kwan Usamanee

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  DramaWiki

Synopsis    :    
Patawee’s and Chitchaba’s fathers had built a successful business together. Unfortunately, Patawee had committed suicide after Chitchaba’s father had cheated him and resulted in his family wallowing in poverty. Patawee returned as multi-millionaire businessman to take revenge on her father. She was forced to become his mistress for a year in exchange for her father’s mansion, the last piece of her family fortune.

 

10.   Sawan Biang

Drama      :   Sawan Biang  /  Paradise Diversion

Thai          :   สวรรค์เบี่ยง

Director    :  Aew Ampaiporn Jitmaingong

Network   :   Channel 3

Episodes   :   12

Release    :   2008

Cast          :   Ken Theeradeth  &  Anne Thongprasom

More Info :   MyDramaList  /  Wikipedia

Synopsis    : 

Leela is going to get married in a few day but unfortunately, she and her groom get into an accident when they are hit by Kid's car . Her groom dies but she survives. Kid, their litigant, also loses his wife in the accident. He pays for Leela's medical treatment and visits her every day.  Their relationship quickly deepens, and she soon finds out his son is Kawee, a man she was in love with in her youth. Leela had stalked and pursued the arrogant Kawee, but was mercilessly rejected and humiliated by him. She does not love Kid, but is encouraged by her younger sister, Narin, to accept his marriage proposal. Leela's main motive is to seek revenge on Kawee. Leela and her family, which includes her mother, younger brother and sister Narin, all move to Kid's house. Kawee becomes enraged by the marriage and the new family members moving in. He specifically targets Narin because she stands up to him and defends her sister. He quickly finds himself intrigued by her, but also enjoys making Leela mad with envy, whenever he pays attention to Narin. The relationships turn volatile, with conflicting emotions of revenge, loyalty, duty, hate and love, all thrown into the mix.