''Rak Nakara'' ( th, 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
Northern Thailand, or more specifically Lanna, is geographically characterised by several mountain ranges, which continue from the Shan Hills in bordering Myanmar to Laos, and the river valleys which cut through them. Though like most of Thailan ...
during the reign of Chulalongkorn, and follows the romances of the
Lan Na
The Lan Na Kingdom ( nod, , , "Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields"; th, อาณาจักรล้านนา, , ), also known as Lannathai, and most commonly called Lanna or Lanna Kingdom, was an Indianized state centered in present-day ...
royals.
Adaptations
''Rak Nakara'' was most recently adapted as a television series in 2017. Filming took place in the Northern Thai town of
Lampang
Lampang, also called Nakhon Lampang ( th, นครลำปาง, ) to differentiate from Lampang province, is the third largest city in northern Thailand and capital of Lampang province and the Mueang Lampang district. Traditional names for L ...
. The series was initially set to air three nights a week. However, the
death of Bhumibol Adulyadej
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died at the age of 88 on 13 October 2016 ( B.E. 2559), after a long illness. A year-long period of mourning was subsequently announced. A royal cremation ceremony took place over five days at the end of Oc ...
forced an acceleration to the series' release schedule, and the series aired every night through its finale on October 3.
Cast
Main
*
Prin Suparat
Prin Suparat ( th, ปริญ สุภารัตน์, born 19 March 1990), known internationally as ''Mark Prin'', is a Thai actor and model. He is seen on Channel 3. He is a member of the group called ''4+1 Channel 3 Superstar'' with ...
(Mark) as Jao Noi Sukhawong
*
Natapohn Tameeruks
Natapohn Tameeruks ( th, ณฐพร เตมีรักษ์; ; born 6 February 1989), nicknamed Taew ( th, แต้ว; ), is a Thai actress, working for TV3.
Early life
Natapohn Tameeruks, nicknamed Taew, was born on February 6, 1989 ...
(Taew) as Princess Maenmeuang
* Nittha Jirayungyurn (Mew) as Princess Mingla
* Chaiyapol Julien Poupart (New) as Crown Prince
* Patcharin Judrabounpol (Namfon) as Padmasutā, Queen of Burma
* Apinan Prasertwattankul (M) as King of Burma
* Pattrakorn Tungsupakul (Ploy) as Princess La-ongkam
Supporting
* Kummun Klomkaew (Ball) as Jao Jak Kam
* Tanakorn Posayanon (Au) as Jao Loung Sean In Tha
*
Suangsuda Lawanprasert
Sueangsuda Lawanprasert ( th, สรวงสุดา ลาวัณย์ประเสริฐ) nicknamed Namfon is Miss Thailand 1997 and later an actress.
Filmography
As actress
Television dramas
* 2004 ''Mon Ruk A Soon (2004) ( � ...
(Namfon) as Jao Nang Khay Kam
* Tassawan Seneewongse Na Ayutthaya (Yo) as Jao Nang Ruen Kam
* Thaweesak Thananan (Alex) as John Brackkins
* Wittaya Jetapai (Thanom Samton) as In
*
Orn-anong Panyawong
Orn-anong ( th, อรอนงค์ จิตรสุททร), nicknamed Orn ( th, อร) (born December 27, 1972 in Chiang Mai, Thailand) is a Thai actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Thailand 1992. She competed in Miss Uni ...
(Orn) as Khian Jan
* Thanchanok Hongthongkam (Louis) as Kam Kaew
* Iverinr Chuenchob (Eve) as Fong Jan
* Trakarn Punthumlerdrujee (Ton) as Jao Loung Sri Wong
* Warapun Nguitragool (Jang) as Bua Pan
* Pawanrat Naksuriya (Meaw) as Min
* Sirinuch Petchurai (Koi) as Khin Mae
* Pisal Pattanapeeradech (Boyd) as
Royal Palace
This is a list of royal palaces, sorted by continent.
Africa
* Abdin Palace, Cairo
* Al-Gawhara Palace, Cairo
* Koubbeh Palace, Cairo
* Tahra Palace, Cairo
* Menelik Palace
* Jubilee Palace
* Guenete Leul Palace
* Imperial Palace- Mass ...
Guest Appearances
* Warut Woratam (Oh) as Jao Sing Kam
* Kriengkrai Oonhanun (Ui) as
Gagananga Yukala
Gagananga Yukala, the Prince Bijitprijakara ( th, คัคณางค์ยุคล; ) was a prince of Siam (later Thailand). He was a member of Siamese royal family and was a son of King Mongkut and Phueng IndravimalaPongpitch Chaipitak (Santa) as Jao Sai Rat (chird, The End)