''The Loyal Pin'' () is a Thai

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television series that premiered on

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and the IdolFactory channel on

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on August 4, 2024, and ran until November 17, 2024. It stars Rebecca Patricia Armstrong and Sarocha Chankimha. Adapted by MonMaw () from the novel of the same name, it is directed by Kittisak Cheewasatjasakun, and produced by IdolFactory.

Synopsis

The series takes place in the 1950s, it follows the relationship between Princess Anilaphat (Anin) and Lady Pilantita (Pin), beginning in childhood. By the age of 15, Princess Anin has to pursue her study in England resulting in her leaving her close friend, Lady Pin. Princess Anin realizes that she has feelings for Lady Pin. By the time she returns to her home country for her brother's engagement, Princess Anin does everything it takes to get close and confess her love to Lady Pin; however Lady Pin is arranged to be married to Master Kueakiat (Kuea).

Cast and characters

Main

* Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) as M.C. Anilaphat Sawetawarit / H.S.H. Princess Anilaphat Sawetawarit (Princess Anin) : * Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) as M.R. Pilantita Kasidit (Lady Pin)

Supporting

* Charm Osthanond as H.S.H. Princess Pattamika Kasidit (Princess Pat) : * Apinan Prasertwattanakul as H.R.H. Prince of the Sawetawarit Palace : *Alicia Hiranprueck as H.S.H. Princess Alisa (Princess Alisa) : * Kanin Stanley as H.S.H. Prince Anantawut Sawetawarit (Prince Anan) : * Danny Luciano as H.S.H. Prince Arnon Sawetawarit (Prince Arnon) : * Chatchawit Techarukpong as M.R. Kueakiat Kankuea (Master Kuea) : * Sarochinee Petampai as M.R. Uangfah Darawan (Lady Uang) : * Asavarid Pinitkanchanapan as M.R. Muangram (Lord Muangram) : * Lalichat Warawirojpol as M.R. Paravati (Lady Vati) : * Neilinyah Taweearayapat as Alisara Sawatdiphat (Aon) : * Tanida Bavornkaisri as Ornida Sawatdiphat (Orn) : * Nuttapart Tuntistianchai as Pranot : * Orntara Poolsak as Prik : * Sutthatip Wutichaipradit as Pia : * Anna Maria Benedic as Koi

Guest

* Nutthacha Jessica Padovan as Princess Anin (Young) : * Ravinnapa Vannarot as Lady Pin (Young) : * Rudklao Amratisha as H.S.H. Princess Dararai : * Katreeya English as H.R.H. Princess Arbhanumas (Princess Im) : * Phongsakorn Sukiang as Nanmuang

Production

On August 18, 2023, IdolFactory released character images of Armstrong and Chankimha and announced the project as the first Thai GL period drama. Fitting began of all actors on October 23, 2023, and filming started on November 20, 2023. On February 28, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Ministry of Commerce with IdolFactory with the aim to promote Thai goods and services to the international markets through their productions, including The Loyal Pin. The Loyal Pin premiere gala was held for fans to watch the first episode with the cast on July 28, 2024 before the first episode aired on

on August 4, 2024.

Original soundtracks

Episodes

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* Discover the Global Phenomenon

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