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BASED ON A NOVEL BY DOK MAI SOD

Time passes by, but love stories never become outdated.

Dok Mai Sod's literary works are proof

that good stories will always be timeless.

Inspired by 1 of 100 legendary books which Thai people should read,

retold to a timeless romance

to watch at least

once in your lifetime.

There's a saying that

it's women who make the world go round.

Men often expect women to be angels,

but they rarely make this world heaven for us.

So how can women be expected to live in hell?

Women deserve to be with men who appreciate their worth.

Hello. Can I help you, ma'am?

I'm here to see Mr. Sompong.

Sure. Please wait a moment.

Hey. Anong.

Anong.

How did you get here?

And what are you doing here?

I'm here to see what you've done with this place.

If you don't even use the products we're selling,

then who would want to buy them?

Let's see.

After all, it's women

who do the shopping for men.

Hold on.

I got you something.

If the things here

don't catch a woman's eye,

then you won't have any customers.

Don't men earn money

so that women can spend it?

It's much better.

Pong, turn around and show off that tie.

It looks great.

My gosh.

- Let go! - Stay where you are!

Stop! Stop right there!

- Hey, stop! - Give me back my purse!

You just stay put!

What makes men think we need them?

What makes them so confident

that they are the boss of women?

- Stop! - Stop!

Stop!

Hey, stop!

Not only are they not smart, they are know-it-alls

who think they are so superior.

Growing up with my brothers makes me realize that

men want women to be weak

so that they can control us.

Move.

Women may not have muscles,

but we have brains.

Stop right there!

Stop!

You thief!

Anong.

You're a thief?

Hey!

Here.

Are you okay?

I thought I lost it.

Chut.

God must've sent you to help me.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

MY BELOVED HUA HIN

People like to think that

women need to be protected by someone.

We need parents to look after us as kids.

As we get older, we need teachers to teach and guide us.

After graduation, we're expected to find a husband as soon as possible

as if that's the finish line.

When will we women get to live our own lives?

So you're not seeing anyone right now?

I think…

I just haven't found the man

that I want to give my life to.

SOMYOD PANPETCHAKUL, PLAINTIFF MANOP THEPDEE, DEFENDANT

I'm still wondering whether that man exists.

Gosh.

Gosh.

It's like I'm in heaven.

I see angels everywhere.

Where's your brother, sir?

I don't see him.

Maybe he stood you up.

Wichai!

Chut! Come on. We're going to miss the train.

We can't go yet. I've got a problem.

What?

Master!

Where are you going?

Just go without me.

Master!

Is this the problem?

That's Anong Suntorapong,

the heiress of Sinthai Bank.

We met at school back in England.

She just came home after graduation.

This is my chance to woo her after running into her.

If I leave now, some other guy might snatch her away.

I thought you wanted to meet me on my way back to Bangkok

to give me a hand with my luggage.

Turns out

you're here pining after a woman and using helping me as an excuse.

Wichai.

Don't you see

how different Anong is from me?

It's a 1-in-a-100 chance a perfect girl like her will like me.

I have to grab at the opportunity.

Women who know their worth

can be dangerous.

I can't love anyone else if it's not Anong.

- Chut. - Did you have fun?

Thank you.

Is your brother mad that we made him miss the train?

All my life, I've never seen him get mad at anyone.

His name is Pra Atthakadee Wichai,

but it'd be more appropriate to call him a saint.

Are you sure he's "Pra Atthakadee Wichai"

and not "Priest Atthakadee Wichai"?

I'm scared he will start preaching to us.

Tonight, let me buy you two dinners to apologize for wasting his time.

Why are there so many people here?

I bet you never go out, Your Honor.

How about I find you a girl to dance with?

We're here for one night and you might get lonely

because I'll be dancing with Anong until morning.

No, thank you. You go have fun.

You're not even that old yet.

You should try to enjoy yourself.

You're so uptight that Anong thinks you'll be ordained soon.

Hello.

I hope it doesn't make you uncomfortable that we're the center of attention.

I don't mind. Let them stare.

I'll make sure no one can take their eyes off of you tonight.

My gosh!

Goodness!

Chut!

That was your fault.

- Gosh! - Anong!

Goodness.

It's me again.

Come on, Anong.

I just bumped into his head.

Wichai!

Come dance with us!

Nice save.

Well…

Did you change your mind and decide to join us?

How about one dance with Anong?

Give me the room key.

I'm going to bed.

Going to bed?

Right now?

I can't breathe. There are too many people here.

I went to play golf this morning and left my ring here.

But when I came back to pack my things,

my ring was gone.

We've looked everywhere and couldn't find it.

Wichai.

Here you are. What should we do? Anong's ring is missing.

It's my mom's wedding ring.

If I can't find it,

I'll be devastated.

Have you seen it, ma'am?

Normally, our housekeepers don't touch the guests' personal belongings

without permission.

I don't think she even knows

what the ring looks like.

If the ring isn't in this room,

it may be with someone in this hotel.

If you expect us to search the entire hotel,

I'm afraid it will disturb other guests here.

What are you saying?

Is there no way for me to get the ring back?

The train will be leaving soon.

If the ring is really in this hotel,

I'll find it for you.

I'll have it delivered to you as soon as I find it.

But can you please not make a big deal out of this?

You may not find it even if you stay.

Once we're in Bangkok, I'll help follow up on the matter here.

- Chut. - It will be okay.

Don't you worry.

Someone in Bangkok might propose to you with a new engagement ring.

Next time you come here, you might be on your honeymoon.

Wait.

Please wait.

Here.

How did she have my ring?

She said she just found it.

And you believed her?

How can you call yourself a judge?

Can't you tell that she's a thief?

She wouldn't have returned it if she wanted it.

She was just afraid she'd get caught.

Are you going to let her get away with it?

Do you have proof that she stole it?

Here.

The ring is enough proof.

That's right. Most importantly,

you know,

she's a housekeeper.

So what?

Being poor doesn't make you a thief.

Just like how education doesn't necessarily make you smart.

You can't judge people based on something like that.

Master!

Master, how could you leave me like that?

Madam gave me an earful for leaving without you.

Where have you two been?

I see you're finally home.

You kept me waiting long enough.

Hello, Mom.

We spent one night in Hua Hin.

There I was thinking you went to welcome your brother back.

Turns out you just went there to have fun with that party girl, right?

Her name is Anong.

- I know. - I know.

I know that.

I just didn't want to waste my breath mentioning her name.

Wichai, look at you.

You look more handsome.

I thought I wouldn't get to see you.

I almost didn't come.

You kept me waiting at Hua Lamphong Station for nothing.

I'm only here for the sarong.

What?

Boi hasn't given the sarongs to everyone?

Go get the sarongs.

Sarongs?

- The sarongs. - Right.

Here, sir.

Don't let me choose for you.

You and Mom can have the first pick.

- Sure. - Choy can have what's left.

There's one for you too, Lamoon.

Here, ma'am.

Did you enjoy your trip?

The weather was quite nice.

I'm starting to like that place.

Mr. Sompong is waiting for you, ma'am.

Where are you going?

Well?

Goodness.

How come you're home today, Pong?

You told me you were going to Hua Hin with Anek and Pasan.

So why were you staying at a hotel with someone else?

I wasn't with anyone. We just happened to check in at the same hotel.

You went out of town on a trip together.

That's scandalous enough.

Come on, Pong. Times have changed.

You went out in public with a girl who has nothing but a pretty face.

You'll lose your chance with other girls if they think you're seeing her.

Mom, please.

I'm a man. What harm can it do to my reputation?

If the general's daughter Sa-Ang finds out about this,

she will think that you're taken.

Then screw her.

I don't want to know that girl anyway.

Everyone knows you're the heiress of the Suntarapong family.

After you come of age,

you'll inherit the family's department store business.

You should be careful with the men you hang out with.

Lots of men will want to marry you for your money.

Especially a cadet like Chut.

I don't see how he can provide for you.

But I don't need anyone to provide for me.

If you keep hanging out with him,

it will make him think

that he has a shot with you.

Come on, Pong.

You're no longer my guardian.

Let me take care of myself.

Sa-Ang's family can help you to advance in your career.

When you love someone, you have to also think about your future.

You can marry her yourself, then.

I would if I could.

Don't you dare ruin everything I've planned for you.

You have to go meet Sa-Ang and that's final.

Mom, I've never said I wanted to be engaged with anyone.

Just get a new son and make him marry the girl of your choice.

Is this because of that girl Anong?

She has you wrapped around her finger.

You despise Anong

when she might not even be interested in me.

She can marry an angel if she thinks she's so perfect.

There are plenty of respectable women who want you as their husband.

Thank you, Wichai,

for still thinking of me.

If I had known

that Samarn was so sick,

I would've come here the minute I got back.

People at the house don't care about us.

They probably see us as a burden to them.

Well, I'm back now.

I'll visit you every day.

I can help look after my niece

and give you time to rest.

Thank you so much, Wichai.

Let's put the sarong away.

That's Samarn's car.

It's been parked there

ever since he got sick.

What did the doctor say

about Samarn's condition?

They said he will probably never walk again.

He wants to go see his parents,

but they want nothing to do with him.

It's because he went against them and married me.

I'm scared that he will die

before they forgive him.

So how are you earning money these days?

I do as many odd jobs as I can.

I heard that Mom is quarreling with Chut.

It's the same old stuff.

Mom is trying to marry Chut off to a respectable woman

in the hope of continuing the family name.

Is that right?

You know,

it's much more peaceful here than back at my house.

If it's possible, I'd like to be here every day.

Hey, Wichai.

Goodness, Wichai.

Did the state give you that car?

It's Samarn's car. I bought it from him.

Why would you buy yourself a used car?

You could do better, man.

I did it to help Choy.

She wouldn't accept my money.

I bought the car from her so she has some savings.

Does this thing still run?

I wouldn't drive it even if someone lent it to me.

Well…

Would you like us to call someone to help you?

That's okay.

I'll call Boi to help me.

You should sell it.

It's a piece of scrap.

- We'll be off now. - Okay.

Let's go.

Bye.

I'll be happy to drive for you for the rest of my life.

I'd rather you teach me how to drive.

Sure. When do you want me to teach you?

Well…

Hello, Auntie.

Hello.

Whose car is that?

Pong bought it for me.

But I still can't drive well,

so Chut is going to teach me how to drive.

I'm Chut. I live right next door.

Auntie.

While I'm learning how to drive,

can I please leave my car here?

I'll have Chut drive me around in the meantime.

But if you want to use the car,

you can tell Chut.

He can drive you. He's an excellent driver.

That's right.

And he lives close by too.

What are you doing?

Come here. Look at that.

That woman is using a car to win Chut over.

She's trying to buy his love. Do you see now

why Chut fell head over heels for her without caring what people say?

Wichai.

You must talk some sense into him.

He's a grown man. He won't listen to me.

Listen. That woman is leading Chut astray.

Look at these.

Look.

Just look at them.

She sent these to tempt him.

What kind of good woman gets this handsy with a man?

She even printed out the photos to show off her shamelessness.

Chut is so blindly in love with her.

Now he wants her to become part of our family.

Listen, Wichai. It's your duty as a brother

to teach him how he should conduct himself.

Gosh.

Master.

A letter came for you from Hua Hin. It just arrived today.

- Did you get the car fixed? - All done.

It's all good?

It's good and dead. There's no getting it to run.

You should buy a new car.

When will your friend be here?

He's almost here.

I guarantee he's a catch.

Are you sure about that?

Just wait and see.

My, my.

What's going on here?

Why are the three of you here together?

We're waiting for you.

Why?

Tell me what's going on.

There's usually only Prasit

who is always home.

The three of us agreed that

if anyone wants to marry you,

they should get approval from all of us first.

Because once they marry into this family, they will also become our brother.

This again?

You've become so popular.

We're afraid you'll attract bad men.

That's right.

Before you pick your partner,

I want you to consider the men we've found for you.

We also don't want you to commit to Chut too soon.

We know how men think.

So we all agreed that

we'll try to find a good man for you to choose.

You're like a princess who gets to choose her prince.

So you've all come together

just to try to keep Chut out of my life?

I don't want anyone you marry

to become the reason for us to fight later.

Please believe that we all have your best interest at heart.

Why must it become a matter of life and death

every time I decide to date someone?

But if you don't like any of the men we've found for you,

we won't object if you decide to marry Chut.

All I ask is for you to keep an open mind and give other guys a chance.

Starting today, someone is coming to meet you.

Someone's about to fall in love.

Wait a minute. Today?

Let's get to know him together.

The three of us can help you make a decision.

Why just three of you?

Can't I help too?

You'll only give us a headache.

- Jamlong is already a handful. - What?

Let's see how good your friend is.

- Wait, Anong. - Just wait and see.

I won't.

Pong.

Pong.

Are we really doing this?

Your guest is here, sir.

No, Pong. Please.

No, Pong.

Please don't make me do this.

There he is. My future brother-in-law is here.

He's early. He must be very excited to meet her.

He's here. Come on.

Hurry.

Have you waited long?

Wait.

Wichai?

Is this the friend you invited?

No.

Then how come…

We have an appointment.

This must be a mistake.

We have an appointment, but it's not today.

So you got the date wrong?

I was wondering why everyone seemed so excited.

I'm sorry I got the date mixed up.

We're waiting for an important guest.

But never mind that.

We can talk now since you're here.

I heard that you contacted the hotel in Hua Hin

to press charges against the housekeeper.

I suppose you want her to be held responsible for stealing.

So that's what this is about.

I want the hotel to take responsibility for what happened.

They didn't really try to help Anong

because they didn't take her seriously.

About that…

We're having a small get-together.

A man is coming to meet Anong.

How do Pong and Wicha know each other?

They were high school friends.

I was so shocked. I thought that was the man you're setting me up with.

Don't worry.

We won't pick a geeky guy like that for you.

The guys we pick must be worthy to be a part of our family.

Thank you.

Hey. Get up.

Go sit over there.

Where?

Go sit on that side.

The other guests will be here soon.

Stop it.

Anong.

My friend is here.

It's nice to meet you, Anong.

Hello.

Please have a seat.

Come on. Have a seat.

You go sit over there.

Come sit over here.

Since you vouched for her,

you must really think she's innocent.

Sinthai Bank is a major creditor of the hotel,

so they feel obligated to you.

But I assure you that the woman didn't mean to steal anything.

I'll contact the hotel to sort this out.

Thank you so much.

Chut is your brother.

This means that

you must know my sister.

Since you're here,

can you lend your expertise and help me judge something?

I heard that you're having a vacation home built in Hua Hin.

You're welcome to visit my house there for a change of scenery.

That's right. Anong often goes to Hua Hin to play golf.

You two can hang out.

I don't go there that often.

I've invited my friend to join us.

This is Pra Atthakadee Wichai.

He's a judge and also my friend.

We've already met.

Pra Atthakadee Wichai is Chut's brother.

Wichai, please have a seat.

Chut Warathabut.

Everyone knows him.

He's such a ladies' man.

Everyone knows his family.

Their embezzlement case was quite scandalous.

The district chief embezzled money

and was dismissed from government service.

Who could forget about that?

Anong.

Did Chut tell you about this?

No, he's never told me.

Yet the government still lets you work for them.

You must be really competent.

I imagine you have a lot to prove

working as a judge.

You must be under a lot of stress when you make a ruling in court.

Is that true?

What my dad did was a long time ago.

Maybe Chut didn't tell you about it

because it was well in the past.

Chut was just born when it happened.

But didn't he go to study abroad in the hope that

people would see him as a new man?

If there are people who dislike our family because of what happened,

I can't change their mind.

By not telling us, it's like you are deliberately hiding the truth from us.

If you were my friend,

it would be hard for me to trust you.

You're right.

I'm glad you invited me to join you today.

Otherwise, I wouldn't know that you people were discussing my family.

Since you said it to my face,

I can't accuse you of gossiping.

That's right.

Real men shouldn't gossip.

If I could bring my dad here to defend himself to everyone,

I would love to do it.

When you gossip,

it reveals your true character.

I see it now.

Wichai.

Please wait a moment.

Don't worry.

I won't tell Chut about the arrangement today.

No, I'm not worried about that.

Pong said you came here to talk about the ring.

Is that the ring?

Can I see it?

My dad didn't embezzle any money.

He just took responsibility for failing to guard the money in the safe.

Just like what that woman did.

If you look carefully,

you can see an oil stain on the ring.

You were right.

Someone stole your ring.

But it wasn't the housekeeper.

An oil stain?

Some people step up to take the blame for something they didn't do.

There really are people like that.

That housekeeper

once had an engagement ring.

She gave it to her lover to pawn it for money.

The man promised he would get the ring back.

The electrician went into your room to steal the ring

and told the housekeeper he got her a new ring.

She was overjoyed.

But once she knew it was stolen from someone,

she felt bad about it.

She blamed herself for causing her lover to do something so thoughtless.

She quickly gave the ring back.

Please return the ring to the lady.

Take this money to buy your ring back.

You can pay me back once you have enough money.

The only mistake she made

was trying to protect her lover.

But she's come to her senses now.

She broke up with that man

and gave me back the money that I lent her.

Here.

She had no intention of stealing from you.

She just took responsibility for what her lover did.

Just like how your dad was accused of stealing?

My dad's subordinate took the money.

My dad took responsibility for not being able to get the money back.

The whole thing became a scandal after my dad already passed away.

My dad has been branded

as a fraud up until today.

Like how everyone here thinks him to be.

One day, the truth will come out

that it wasn't me who stole the money.

You must keep doing good deeds.

Your integrity and honesty

are the only things that can save you.

Yes, Dad. I'll wait for that day.

Wichai.

If what people say isn't true,

why didn't you tell everyone what really happened?

Because it's no use.

Most people can't resist the chance to feel superior to others.

When someone does something bad,

people never hesitate to criticize them in order to appear superior.

People like to show off their virtue by pointing out others' flaws.

It's because we want to look good in others' eyes.

What I'm trying to say is,

we shouldn't be too quick to judge someone.

So that's why

you see me as a shallow woman.

You also didn't hesitate to criticize me.

Don't you remember

what you said at the train station?

Being poor doesn't make you a thief.

Just like how education doesn't necessarily make you smart.

You can't judge people based on something like that.

Once you learned the truth,

you looked down on my intelligence.

Now who's the one

that wants to show off their virtue by pointing out others' flaws?

You're right.

You think I'm shallow just because I'm rich.

So what?

You think you understand the world better than me because you're a judge?

You're right.

Everything you said is true.

All right.

Therefore,

it's not just me

who's narrow-minded and judgemental.

You shouldn't take what I said to heart.

Sometimes I may be too confident in my view.

But that wasn't the first time

people spoke badly about me.

Some even call me a prostitute.

Don't you think that's too harsh?

Mr. Chut?

He's taking a shower. He hasn't come down yet.

What is it now?

- Is it that tramp again? - Mom.

- She will hear you. - She's a tramp.

Let her hear me. I'm not scared.

"Tramp?"

Well…

If you mean…

Your family also said untrue things about me.

You shouldn't let those hurtful words get to you.

Especially if they're from someone who doesn't know you.

If you're upset,

you can just let it out.

Hold on.

I've heard that

women like to write down their worries

in the sand

and let the wind blow them away.

Is that what women like to do?

TRAMP

There's no sand here.

You can burn this instead.

TRAMP

TRAMP

Maybe I'm the shallow one.

Madam!

We've got a problem! Madam!

Madam!

Madam!

We've got a problem. She's here.

- What? Who do you mean? - Come with me.

What's with you?

Look there. It's that tramp.

It's not wrong to choose what's best for yourself.

It shouldn't be hard for a perfect girl like you to find someone worthy.

It's you

who thinks I'm not worthy to be with your brother.

BASED ON A NOVEL BY DOK MAI SOD

If you think Chut is the best man,

you can help him eliminate the competition.

Anong only deserves what's best.

Anong isn't stupid.

She won't lower herself to be with him.

I'm wondering as well where you found a thug like that.

I never want to marry Sa-Ang.

It's all my family's idea.

You can't fool me, but you can keep fooling yourself.

I don't want a son-in-law with such low taste.

I'll find you a husband.

Don't bother if you can't find anyone better than Chut.

Anong, are you okay?

When you smile,

I almost don't believe it's really you.

Right now,

I still haven't found a man who makes my heart race.

Subtitle translation by: Pannapat Tammasrisawat