Rak Nakara
| Author | Piyaphon Sakkasem |
|---|---|
| Original title | รากนครา |
| Language | Thai |
| Set in | Early 1900s |
Publication date | 1998 |
| Publication place | Thailand |
| ISBN | 9789746040501 |
| OCLC | 224108356 |
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]
| Rak Nakara | |
|---|---|
| รากนครา | |
| Genre | Historical, period drama |
| Written by | Piyaporn Sakkasem |
| Directed by | Pongpat Wachirabunjong |
| Starring | Natapohn Tameeruks Prin Suparat Nittha Jirayungyurn Chaiyapol Julien Poupart |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Act Art |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 3 |
| Release | September 5 – October 3, 2017 |
Cast
| Years | 2000 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | Channel 7 | Channel 3 |
| Making companies | Dara Video Co., Ltd. | Act Art Generation Co., Ltd. |
| Screenplay | Sanlaya Sukaniwat | Yingyot Panya |
| Directors | Jaroon Thammasin | Pongpat Wachirabunjong |
| Characters | Main cast | |
| Jao Noi Sukhawong | Danuporn Punnakun | 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 | Patcharin Judrabounpol |
| King of Burma | Bodin Duke | Apinan Prasertwattankul |
| Princess La-ongkam | Pattrakorn Tungsupakul | |
| Characters | Supporting cast | |
| Jao Jak Kam | Worapot Chaem | Kummun Klomkaew |
| Jao Loung Sean In Tha | Nat Phoowanai | Tanakorn Posayanon |
| Jao Nang Khay Kam | Supansa Nuangpirom | Sueangsuda Lawanprasert |
| Jao Nang Ruen Kam | Rattanaporn Inthornkamhaeng | Tassawan Seneewongse Na Ayutthaya |
| John Brackkins | Tammachat Farnett | Thaweesak Thananan |
| In | Prab Yuttapichai | Wittaya Jetapai |
| Khian Jan | Piyamas Monyakul | Orn-anong Panyawong |
| Kam Kaew | Thanchanok Hongthongkam | |
| Jao Nang Thippawan | Namthip Siamthong | |
| Fong Jan | Wachira Peimsuriya | Iverinr Chuenchob |
| Jao Loung Sri Wong | Anusorn Dechapunya | Trakarn Punthumlerdrujee |
| Bua Pan | Wanitha Wicharobon | Warapun Nguitragool |
| Min | Jirawadee Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya | Pawanrat Naksuriya |
| Khin Mae | Or-rasa Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya | Sirinuch Petchurai |
| Royal Palace | Kanchit Kwanpracha | Pisal Pattanapeeradej |
| Ittirit Singharat | ||
| Thuchapon Jantawangso | ||
| Jao Nang Bua Thip | Piyada Penjinda | |
| Peng | Yaowaret Nisakorn | |
| Bua Pad | Prapharat Rattanathada | |
| Nattanan Kumpetch | ||
| Salinla Na Chiangmai | ||
| Bua Thong | Patchara Thongthaweeporn | |
| Patcharavadee Thongprim | ||
| Characters | Cameo | |
| Jao Sing Kam | Attachai Anantameak | Warut Woratam |
| Gagananga Yukala | Somchai Samipak | Kriengkrai Oonhanun |
| Jao Sai Rat (youth, The End) | Veraparb Suparbpaiboon | Tatsapon Wiwitawan |
| Tom Wisawachat | ||
| Boon Soong | Porjed Kaenpetch | |
| Jao Obparach | Pongprayoon Ratcha-apai | |
| Sri Wi San | Sor-ranan Ror.Akawat | |
| His Highness in the Department of Siam | Uthen Bunyong | |
| Pha Kam | Somkiat Pattanasup | |
| Samit Thanachot | ||
| Kaisri Kaewwimol | ||
| Sri Mai | Pattaree Chanasak | |
| Jao Noi Sukhawong (chird) | Sasin Ngamjitsuksri | Pankorn Chantasorn |
| Princess Maenmeuang (chird) | Prangthip Yotngam | Chananya Lertwattanamongkol |
| Princess Mingla (chird) | Kulathida Manasirijinda | Naphak Janjitranon |
| Padmasutā, Queen of Burma (chird) | Kamolpan Thantawiriya | |
| Jao Nor Meuang (chird) | Chancamin Chayangkul | |
| Jao Nang Maen Keaw (chird, The End) | Kulteera Yordchang | |
| Jao Sai Rat (chird, The End) | Pongpitch Chaipitak | |
Original soundtracks
2000
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rak Nakara" (Thai: รากนครา) | Rayasuree Tonawanick | Chokdee Phakphoo | Watcharin Mayomthong | 3:28 |
| Total length: | 00:00 | ||||
2017
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rak Nakara" (Thai: รากนครา) | Nongluk Anopat | Nongluk Anopat | Nongluk Anopat | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Hua Jai Ror Kam Wa Rak" (Thai: หัวใจรอคำว่ารัก) | Narongvit Taechatanawat | Poramet Mueansanit | Napat Injaiuea | 3:28 |
| 3. | Untitled (Thai: กล่อมเด็กเหนือ) | Orn-anong Panyawong | Natapohn Tameeruks | 0:00 | |
| 4. | "Hua Jai Ror Kam Wa Rak (Female Version)" (Thai: หัวใจรอคำว่ารัก (Female Version)) | Narongvit Taechatanawat | Poramet Mueansanit | Mashima Meebamroong | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 00:00 | ||||
Ratings
Red color — the number of the highest rating
Blue color — the number of the lowest rating
References
- ^ "เรื่องย่อละคร รากนครา". Kapook (in Thai). 2016-06-11. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- ^ "Lampang shares its dream". The Nation Thailand. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- ^ 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.