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(Characters, places, organizations, and events in this show are fictional.)

(We define things because we want to understand them.)

(At the same time, we try to make them)

(different.)

Turn off the water and lights.

Turn off the stove and AC.

Lock the door.

Turn off the water and lights.

Turn off the stove and AC.

Lock the door.

What's wrong, sir?

It's about to be 8 o'clock in one minute.

At 8 o'clock sharp,

the train must depart on schedule.

We have to go now.

Wait a minute.

Your watch is too early.

My watch refers to the Navy's Hydrographic Department.

What organization does your clock refer to?

I work here every day.

We won't be late.

It's not 8 am yet.

(Thailand's national flag and anthem)

(are the symbol of Thailand.)

(Please stand up for the national anthem)

(with pride in our independence)

(and the sacrifice of our ancestors.)

Wow! You're good at drawing.

Do you like bunnies?

My grandchild does too.

See? Like this one.

It's a shame.

Bunnies are jumpy.

In my house,

we have a few big dogs.

Our bunny got scared sick.

Bunnies are too soft, right?

Bunnies have heightened senses of hearing and smell.

They have surround-views.

That is why your bunny was constantly aware of your dog's movements.

That made it jumpy,

which led to its sickness.

Being soft is not an illness.

Is that right?

Who is that, by the way?

Is that you?

It's Shin. He's my brother.

This is our bunny.

(Shoan, are you okay?)

(Episode 1: Oasis)

(Samut Songkhram - 2003)

It's done.

It's dead. Why would you hold on to it? Lay it down.

Give it to me. If you can't, I will.

No.

Don't be stubborn. It's dead.

There's no life in that body.

Why would you hold on?

Shoan, it's dead. The rabbit can't play with you anymore.

If you hold on to it, it won't go to heaven.

- Can bunnies go to heaven? - Of course.

You see a bunny on the moon, right?

Good souls go to heaven. This bunny was good.

It will be up there, I'm sure.

I don't want it to go. I want it to stay.

Don't you remember what Dr. Prapas said? It doesn't go anywhere.

It's in here.

If you still think of it, it's still here.

Have a good life next life.

You're no longer in pain.

Are you okay?

O.

(The train will reach Wongwian Yai station in half an hour.)

(Please check your belongings before getting off.)

(The Medical Council of Thailand)

(Resident Interview 2024 - Dr. Shoan Jatemeechai)

(GMC Medical Center)

Oh, Mom!

When I graduate from here, I'm coming back to Chiang Mai.

(You want to help people, but that's for after you graduate.)

(For now, I need you to cancel my doctor in Samoeng.)

(I'm coming to Bangkok today for my friend's daughter's wedding.)

(If I finish early, I'll stop by before I board the plane.)

You're coming over?

Mom, no thanks.

I have a late shift tonight. I don't know when I'll be home.

Mom, I have to go. I have a patient.

- (Prim!) - Yeah. I have to go.

Yes?

Hello, Dr. Prim.

Are you doing a 24-hour fasting today?

I'm not fasting!

I'm so hungry my intestine hurts!

I haven't eaten anything since breakfast.

What? You're about to start your shift, right?

If you don't eat now, then when?

My mom called, and she had been nagging

since noon. She just hung up. When could I have eaten?

Don't tell me your mom

knows you're going to Chiang Mai.

How do you know my mom knows?

Did you tell her?

I didn't. I look like a good boy,

but I never sell my friend's secrets

unless I get paid enough.

I hate you so much.

Are you happy with your friend's catastrophe?

Are you really going?

You just got a job here.

You competed against hundreds.

In countryside hospitals,

it's difficult, you know?

I know it's difficult, but...

You have a lot of good doctors here.

They need doctors out there. You know it.

Forget it. Let's figure it out later.

Let's go have lunch with me.

I want noodles. Come on.

Yes?

Dr. Prim, here are the details of your case.

Thank you.

- Of course. - Is it 1 pm already?

Yes, doctor.

Thanks.

We have a lot of good doctors,

and we have a lot of patients as well.

- I'm out. - Yeah!

By the way, who told your mom about you going to Chiang Mai?

Is he autistic?

In my opinion, some things should remain fictional.

What do other professors think?

I understand that a resident doctor

is chosen by the head of the department.

I think, in this case,

it's going to affect the hospital's image.

If you look at his entrance exam scores and grades,

he has always been on the top.

Also, a person with high-functioning autism can communicate.

If you say no to him now,

will it look like we have double standards?

This is why I need opinions from every department.

After all, we have a common future

in this hospital.

This doctor has received his education and training,

but the real thing is totally different.

What if he loses control in dangerous situations?

What do we do then?

If we see him as just a doctor

and don't look at what he has as an abnormality,

the fact that he had gone through what he went through

proves he's capable of controlling himself and the situation, right?

Everyone.

Our vision for this year in this hospital

is "equality," isn't it?

I think this is a chance

to make the vision that we made come true.

I agree with you on equal opportunities.

But as a doctor, you can't forget

that you're responsible for your patient's life.

One thing is not more important than the other.

I understand that, Professor.

I've known this boy for almost 20 years.

I'm confident he's capable of being a resident here.

With that being said, you can be accused of nepotism.

Haven't they reached a decision yet? Yes or no?

Not yet.

- Dr. Prapas keeps insisting. - How can you be sure

that he understands

and controls himself like other doctors?

As the Assistant Head,

I'll share my opinion here.

In this day and age,

giving someone different an opportunity

is a social issue.

I believe many of you want to give this kid an opportunity.

However, we must not forget

that this opportunity we're about to give him

is about patients' lives and deaths.

This is a big deal.

I think we should make it clear

who is going to be responsible for this.

That's right. If a mistake happens,

who would be responsible?

(Soon, the temperature will increase, and this)

(will disappear as if it was an illusion.)

(In the summer, it occasionally rains in the Kalahari Desert.)

(These desert animals rely on their intelligence for survival.)

(They live here)

(as proof of life's mysteries)

(and wonders.)

Do you like it? Study hard, and I'll buy one for you when you grow up.

These kids! You're blocking my customers again! Go!

- Go away! - Let's go.

Yes.

Shoan has his limitations,

but I would like to ask all of you here.

Are you a perfect human in every way?

We all have made mistakes, right?

Shoan is just like all of us.

He tried so many times harder than we had to

for just this one opportunity.

This

is the opportunity, not just for Shoan or any kid.

It's an opportunity for us

to be better! To understand humans better!

(Dr. Shoan Jatemeechai)

So you want us to give this kid an opportunity, is that right?

That's right.

I object.

I think you shouldn't exploit your authority as head of department

to decide this on your own.

After all, every professor

in this hospital will have to help out this kid.

I think we should vote to decide.

I agree, but this meeting has gone on for hours.

We should take a break for now.

When we come back, we will vote.

Today, Dr. Shoan is coming in, right?

He is. He'll be here at two.

Hello? I'm stuck in traffic.

Five minutes. I got you your cold green tea.

The dolphins are swimming, see?

- Are you okay? - Pepper!

Pepper!

- Pepper! - Don't touch him!

He was struck in the neck by a piece of glass.

If we move him the wrong way,

he could be in danger.

- Has anyone called an ambulance? - I have.

I need a clean piece of cloth.

Do you have one? Okay, thanks.

- Pepper! - Will he be okay?

- Pepper! - Help him.

Pepper...

You can't. You're killing him.

What? I'm saving him!

He's a kid. Pressing in that spot will obstruct his windpipe.

No! Pepper!

Don't worry. An ambulance is coming. It will be here in 30 minutes.

No good.

Not enough time. It must be one trip.

What are you talking about?

With this type of wound,

one, we have 15 minutes to save his life.

Two, the patient can't be carried on multiple trips.

You need to drive this bus to the hospital now.

This will improve his chance of survival.

What did he say?

(Dr. Prapas)

The patient has neck vein engorgement. His mediastinum shifted sides.

It's probably tension pneumothorax.

What did you say?

Tension pneumothorax.

He has tension pneumothorax.

We need needle thoracentesis.

No, we need an ICD. Knife, alcohol, straw, bottle of water.

Do you have these things?

Do you have these things?

A straw? I have one.

Here's alcohol.

Thank you.

ICD. We need to do an ICD. Knife, please.

Knife. Does anyone have a blade?

- Here. - Thank you so much.

What are you doing?

We need to release air out of his pleural membrane.

Are you operating here?

Here. We need to do it here and now.

- You can't. - Wait.

What if something happens to him?

What happens?

Help him!

If he doesn't do anything, Pepper might die.

Bro, keep it steady and fast.

Bro?

We can't take up too much of your time.

Let's vote right now.

When Dr. Shoan arrives, we'll tell him the results.

Pepper! Hang in there!

(This scene is filmed under professional supervision.)

(Please use your discretion.)

I need something to widen the gap.

Widen the gap? Pliers? Do you have pliers?

(This scene is filmed under professional supervision.)

(Please use your discretion.)

If any of you are in favor of accepting Dr. Shoan as a resident,

please raise your hand.

Is he safe now?

Where are you from, Doctor?

My name is Shoan.

Dr. Shoan Jatemeechai. I'm a surgeon at GMC Medical Center.

Thank you so much, Doctor.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

If any of you are not in favor,

please raise your hand.

The result is clear, Professor.

I'm sorry.

Dr. Shoan will not be a resident here.

Excuse me. Professor Archawin.

- There's an emergency case. - Yes.

Excuse me.

The patient has tension pneumothorax.

Professor Thawatchai, ER. Consultant needed. Dr. Prim is here.

How is he?

What's his condition?

- Well... - The patient is male, seven years old.

He was struck by pieces of glass in the neck and chest.

I have done an ICD on him.

He's still bleeding and discharging air through the ICD.

The EKG's amplitude is gradually dropping.

It's not normal for this injury. He needs an Echo.

Is he a relative?

No, he performed first aid on the scene.

He said he's a doctor here.

- I'll bring him outside. - Okay. I'll take it from here.

No. Stay out.

- An Echo! - You can't come in.

- An Echo! - You can't come in.

He needs an Echo! Please do the Echo!

An Echo.

- Excuse me. - An Echo.

Please wait outside.

We have been told you claimed to be a doctor.

Please.

Please.

Tell the doctors.

He needs an Echo.

Otherwise, he dies.

He's going to die.

Who did the first aid?

Somrak said a person did it on the scene.

They're good.

They did an ICD, but he's still bleeding.

I think he has internal bleeding.

Blade.

Rib retractor.

He does have internal bleeding.

We're going to stop the bleeding.

I need vascular forceps.

Professor, do we need an Echo?

Why do you think so?

The person who did the first aid

told me to do an Echo before we came in.

What do you think? Do you agree?

His heart rate is a bit fast, but his BP is stable.

We don't need the Echo yet.

Do you believe a stranger just because they said so, Prim?

I just think

it won't hurt to check it out.

We will do it when there is a real necessity, right?

Right.

We've stopped the bleeding.

His BP is dropping fast.

The one who gave the first aid was right. Nick.

Prepare the Echocardiography.

- Yes, Professor. - Anesthetize him. Increase his volume.

Yes, Professor.

He's going to die.

(Samut Songkhram - 2003)

(Last week, Joke kicked the ball in here.)

(If you can get it out, )

(I'll play with your little bro. Do you dare?)

(This is nothing.)

(If I can get your ball, )

(promise to let my bro in.)

Shoan. I'll go and look upstairs. You stay down here.

Okay?

(He's going to die.)

(He dies.)

His heart rate is normal now,

but his amplitude is dropping.

What if his pericardium

has excess liquid?

The patient

was struck in the neck.

A piece of the glass can enter his artery in the neck.

It can get into his SVC,

resulting in a puncture in his vein,

going into the back of his heart.

Is that possible?

- Nick, check his right atrium. - Yes, Professor.

Doctor.

The patient is stable now.

Thank you so much for saving my son's life. Thank you.

Actually, the person who performed the first aid

did a very good job.

Your son is lucky.

Is he not a doctor here?

Bro.

Bro.

Tell me the truth.

Are you related to the patient? Are you cousins?

Why haven't you go home?

I'm a doctor. I want him to be saved.

Okay, you're a doctor.

Are you going to keep lying until the very end?

I'm not lying. I'm really a doctor.

So if you work here,

you have to tell me what your department is.

Because I know

all the doctors here, okay?

You're not a doctor here, right?

- Okay? - Doctor?

My son is safe. Thank you so much.

Without you, he wouldn't have made it.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

It's too late.

- Thank you too. - Thank you so much.

You're welcome. I work here.

Good afternoon.

I'm here to see Professor Prapas Chewarattanakorn, the Head of Surgery.

Shoan.

What happened?

I am one hour, five minutes, and 35 seconds late

because of an accident.

I had to save the patient.

I'm ready to be interviewed now.

Shoan.

About that...

Why did they not accept me here?

It's okay.

If they don't accept you here, I'll find a job for you elsewhere.

What did I do wrong?

You didn't do anything wrong, Shoan.

It's just how perplexing the hospital system is.

Shoan.

(The Medical Council of Thailand - Shoan Jatemeechai)

Shoan, you came a long way. Have you had lunch?

Let's get something at the cafeteria, shall we?

(A seven years old boy)

(has been saved in time.)

(This video is going viral. Everyone is talking about...)

Shoan.

Is that you?

(Today, at...)

I keep getting this video.

I've seen it many times.

I think he handled the situation pretty well.

We've been getting calls from the media.

I think we should give Dr. Shoan

a chance to present himself, at least, right?

He said in the video that he worked here.

Our hospital is now trending.

We will not accept Dr. Shoan just because the people tell us to.

He will have to go through our standard procedure.

Please give Shoan a chance to explain

who he is and give his opinion on

things that will affect his future. That's all I ask.

So, is he here?

If he is, send him in.

Dr. Shoan.

Good afternoon.

I'm Dr. Shoan Jatemeechai, 26 years old.

I have high-functioning autism.

Today is my first day as a resident doctor

at GMC Medical Center.

Before you start working as a resident here,

we would like you to answer a few questions.

Why did you choose to work at this hospital?

Because this place gave me an opportunity.

That means if any place gives you an opportunity,

you will work there, is that right?

That's right.

You know that you have an abnormality,

which can present dangers to patients.

Why do you still want to be a doctor?

Reason number one.

My abnormality does not hinder my ability as a doctor.

I have my knowledge,

and I'm capable of treating patients with my knowledge.

Reason number two.

The kid's name is Pepper.

He is like a dying man in a desert.

I want to be the oasis

that gives him a chance to keep growing up,

unlike my older brother

and my bunny.

Therefore,

my reason number two is

I want to take this opportunity

to give dying lives a chance to survive.

That's why I want to be a doctor.

I would like

to ask you

to give him a chance.

Let him prove himself, and you can judge

if he can be a surgeon or not.

Actually, this is

us giving ourselves a chance

to show that we're capable of opening our minds

and accepting differences,

not seeing them as impairments.

And if,

in the next six months,

he

Causes trouble in a surgeon's line of work,

I, as the Head of Surgery,

will take responsibility

by resigning from my position.

Professor Prapas.

That is final.

I'll ask all of you to cast your vote again.

In that case,

we will cast another vote.

If you're in favor of accepting Dr. Shoan

as a resident doctor here,

raise your hand.

Congratulations, Dr. Shoan.

You now have an opportunity for a resident trial.

Please do your job to the best of your abilities

for our hospital

and for all of your patients.

From now on, just work hard like you always have.

Wait a second.

Dr. Win.

Yes, Professor.

I'll leave Shoan in your care.

I think he can learn a lot from you.

You seem so confident in him.

I understand what you're thinking.

Please see him as a normal guy.

No matter how much you trust him,

I can't take your side in this matter.

But don't worry.

I'll watch him carefully.

If he makes a mistake,

I can't let it go.

Excuse me.

You're really here.

Good evening.

How are you, Madam?

You're impatient. What's wrong?

I am impatient.

My daughter wants to waste her chance as a professor for the greater good.

You can work as a professor for a while and move.

If I wait, I'll never go.

So, Professor Win told you?

- Was it him? - What would Dr. Win tell me?

I found out about it from my friend who works there as a nurse.

Speaking of Dr. Win, how is he doing?

He seems well.

How can a doctor be so nice and handsome?

Why won't he ask my daughter out?

So you're okay with me going?

Okay.

I am not.

I won't let you go, no matter what.

Sleep on it, please.

I won't.

- I won't. - I'll give you two days.

Is Dr. Prapas back in his dorm?

It's been vacant for a while.

I don't think it's him.

It could be a ghost.

- I'm serious. - What kind of a doctor are you to think of ghosts?

It's more likely a burglar.

A burglar?

Mom.

Mom, stay here and call the cops.

If anything happens, scream as loud as you can, okay?

What's the number for the police?

It's 191, Mom.

When we need them, we can never reach them!

Try Dr. Prapas, then!

Where is he on your contact list?

How would I know? Come on, Mom!

What's going on?

Prim, why are you sitting on top of Dr. Shoan?

Is he a doctor?

Yeah.

Sorry.

That was close. We're lucky that the new doctor didn't press charges.

You said he was a burglar.

I had to get serious, right?

By the way, that doctor looks kind of cute, right?

Stop it. All you talk about is men.

Just choose someone already.

If you stay single til you hit your 30s,

don't ask me for help.

Oh! Your taxi's here.

Just go already, Mom.

Love you.

Are you going home, Professor?

Good night.

I'm sorry about just now.

Mom and I heard something in your room, and we...

We thought it was something serious.

It's okay.

You're just being a good neighbor.

Please take care of Dr. Shoan for me.

He needs to adapt more than others.

He might seem strange at times, but he's fine.

- Alright. - I heard you're moving to Chiang Mai.

Have you decided?

I have been thinking about this for a long time.

I just kept asking for opinions, and I

delayed everything. That's all.

I'm sure of it now, though. I'm going.

If you're sure about it, I won't stop you.

And I'm sure

you will be important to patients in Chiang Mai.

Thank you.

It's a shame our patients are losing a caring doctor like yourself.

That's all.

I'm sorry.

It was a misunderstanding.

Forgive me.

Did it hurt?

You're Shoan, right?

My name is Prim. I'm a fourth-year resident.

Good evening. My name is Shoan Jatemeechai. I'm hurting and unpacking.

You can leave.

What's that?

About Chiang Mai, if you want,

you can go.

Hey, did you just tell me to go away?

I didn't.

It's a good thing. If you want to, you should follow your heart.

He sure is strange.

Who would want you on the team if you're sloppy?

I really did my best.

Are you arguing? I'm your senior.

You have to obey my order.

You fired back at them and ran alone, so we all got killed.

I'm calling for a vote to ban you from the team. From now on,

you have no place here!

Pleum.

I'm the senior.

Are you too obsessed with this game?

Let me get some kills too.

Well, sorry. I got too caught up.

Yes! I got it!

Portable multifunction showerhead from Korea.

It sprays collagen with Vitamin C.

For 390 baht. It's 50% off.

It was worth the wait for a big sale.

Why would you need a portable showerhead?

I don't know. Let's play our game.

It's work time!

Mummim, you always have time to shop.

Every minute counts. We don't have much free time.

When we round the ward, we'll have no time to play.

By the way, Prim is not here yet?

The professor assigned her to bring the new kid in.

New kid?

Do we have an intern?

No, it's a resident.

We hire residents this time of year?

Is it the Nepo baby I heard of?

Nepo? Of whose?

Of Professor Prapas, of course!

- That's big. - Hey.

Don't talk too loud.

If he's not the real deal, Professor Win's going to kill him.

- Whoa! - You're right.

This room is the loudest in the hospital!

Our new resident, his name is...

Good morning. I'm Dr. Shoan Jatemeechai, 26 years old.

I'm a first-year resident. I have autism.

I like bunnies. I like to look at the moon, and I like drawing.

I can watch TV for hours.

My strength is I have a 20/20 vision.

Nice to meet you all.

Good morning. I'm Dr. Panthep Chokeswate, a fourth-year resident. My str...

Hey.

I was diagnosed with high-functioning autism.

I might be socially awkward,

but I want to be friends with everyone.

Okay, this is Nick, a fourth-year resident.

That's Pleum, a third-year resident,

and this is Mummim, a first-year resident.

Let's get to know each other. We'll work together for a long time.

- Okay? - Okay.

Hello?

Yes. The OR, right? We'll be right there.

Let's go. We have an emergency.

I don't allow you to go in.

Wait outside.

Go!

It's been four or five months.

The cancer hasn't gone down a bit.

This hospital sucks, Dad.

We have a problem!

Gallstone pancreatitis.

Doctor, you're crazy!

- Move! - Don't bother me now!

I will never allow a doctor in your condition

to operate on a patient. Do you understand?