Rak Nakara

Rak Nakara (Thai: รากนครา) is a Thai language novel written by Piyaphon Sakkasem, and has been adapted as a Thai television drama multiple times, most recently in 2017. The storyline takes place in Northern Thailand during the reign of Chulalongkorn, and follows the romances of the Lan Na royals.[1]

Adaptations

Rak Nakara was most recently adapted as a television series in 2017. Filming took place in the Northern Thai town of Lampang.[2] The series was initially set to air three nights a week.[3] However, the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej forced an acceleration to the series' release schedule, and the series aired every night through its finale on October 3.[3]


Cast

Years 2000 2017
Channels Channel 7 Channel 3
Making companies Dara Video Co., Ltd. Act Art Generation Co., Ltd.
Screenplay Sanlaya Sukaniwat [th] Yingyot Panya [th]
Directors Jaroon Thammasin [th] Pongpat Wachirabunjong
Characters Main cast
Jao Noi Sukhawong Danuporn Punnakun [th] Prin Suparat
Princess Maenmeuang Patcharapa Chaichua Natapohn Tameeruks
Princess Mingla Woranuch Bhirombhakdi Nittha Jirayungyurn
Crown Prince Sahaphap Weerakamin Chaiyapol Julien Poupart
Padmasutā, Queen of Burma Chamaiporn Jaturaput [th] Patcharin Judrabounpol [th]
King of Burma Bodin Duke [th] Apinan Prasertwattankul [th]
Princess La-ongkam Pattrakorn Tungsupakul [th]
Characters Supporting cast
Jao Jak Kam Worapot Chaem [th] Kummun Klomkaew [th]
Jao Loung Sean In Tha Nat Phoowanai [th] Tanakorn Posayanon [th]
Jao Nang Khay Kam Supansa Nuangpirom [th] Sueangsuda Lawanprasert
Jao Nang Ruen Kam Rattanaporn Inthornkamhaeng [th] Tassawan Seneewongse Na Ayutthaya [th]
John Brackkins Tammachat Farnett [th] Thaweesak Thananan [th]
In Prab Yuttapichai [th] Wittaya Jetapai [th]
Khian Jan Piyamas Monyakul [th] Orn-anong Panyawong
Kam Kaew Thanchanok Hongthongkam [th]
Jao Nang Thippawan Namthip Siamthong [th]
Fong Jan Wachira Peimsuriya [th] Iverinr Chuenchob [th]
Jao Loung Sri Wong Anusorn Dechapunya [th] Trakarn Punthumlerdrujee [th]
Bua Pan Wanitha Wicharobon [th] Warapun Nguitragool [th]
Min Jirawadee Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya [th] Pawanrat Naksuriya [th]
Khin Mae Or-rasa Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya [th] Sirinuch Petchurai [th]
Royal Palace Kanchit Kwanpracha [th] Pisal Pattanapeeradej [th]
Ittirit Singharat [th]
Thuchapon Jantawangso [th]
Jao Nang Bua Thip Piyada Penjinda [th]
Peng Yaowaret Nisakorn [th]
Bua Pad Prapharat Rattanathada [th]
Nattanan Kumpetch [th]
Salinla Na Chiangmai [th]
Bua Thong Patchara Thongthaweeporn [th]
Patcharavadee Thongprim [th]
Characters Cameo
Jao Sing Kam Attachai Anantameak Warut Woratam [th]
Gagananga Yukala Somchai Samipak [th] Kriengkrai Oonhanun [th]
Jao Sai Rat (youth, The End) Veraparb Suparbpaiboon [th] Tatsapon Wiwitawan [th]
Tom Wisawachat [th]
Boon Soong Porjed Kaenpetch [th]
Jao Obparach Pongprayoon Ratcha-apai [th]
Sri Wi San Sor-ranan Ror.Akawat [th]
His Highness in the Department of Siam Uthen Bunyong [th]
Pha Kam Somkiat Pattanasup [th]
Samit Thanachot [th]
Kaisri Kaewwimol [th]
Sri Mai Pattaree Chanasak [th]
Jao Noi Sukhawong (chird) Sasin Ngamjitsuksri [th] Pankorn Chantasorn [th]
Princess Maenmeuang (chird) Prangthip Yotngam [th] Chananya Lertwattanamongkol [th]
Princess Mingla (chird) Kulathida Manasirijinda [th] Naphak Janjitranon [th]
Padmasutā, Queen of Burma (chird) Kamolpan Thantawiriya [th]
Jao Nor Meuang (chird) Chancamin Chayangkul [th]
Jao Nang Maen Keaw (chird, The End) Kulteera Yordchang [th]
Jao Sai Rat (chird, The End) Pongpitch Chaipitak [th]

Original soundtracks

2000

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtist(s)Length
1."Rak Nakara" (Thai: รากนครา)Rayasuree Tonawanick [th]Chokdee Phakphoo [th]Watcharin Mayomthong [th]3:28
Total length:00:00

2017

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtist(s)Length
1."Rak Nakara" (Thai: รากนครา)Nongluk AnopatNongluk AnopatNongluk Anopat [th]4:44
2."Hua Jai Ror Kam Wa Rak" (Thai: หัวใจรอคำว่ารัก)Narongvit Taechatanawat [th]Poramet MueansanitNapat Injaiuea3:28
3.Untitled (Thai: กล่อมเด็กเหนือ)Orn-anong Panyawong Natapohn Tameeruks0:00
4."Hua Jai Ror Kam Wa Rak (Female Version)" (Thai: หัวใจรอคำว่ารัก (Female Version))Narongvit Taechatanawat [th]Poramet MueansanitMashima Meebamroong [th]3:30
Total length:00:00

Ratings

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References

  1. ^ "เรื่องย่อละคร รากนครา". Kapook (in Thai). 2016-06-11. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  2. ^ "Lampang shares its dream". The Nation Thailand. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  3. ^ a b Charuvastra, Teeranai (2017-09-28). "Told to Tone it Down, Media Will Shoulder Losses For Royal Funeral". Khaosod English. Retrieved 2020-05-10.