Raikantopeni - Thai series and more

Starting in July, let's do one of those question a day things here. My thought is to do it in three posts with each day being a separate sub-thread similar to a watch party set-up. Three posts because 10 sub-threads to scroll though is easier managed than 31. Some days have two questions because I got the count wrong and it was easier to double a few up than figure out what to cut 😳

There's no expectation everyone will log in every day to answer each question. Just catch up whenever you're able and don't forget to have a read of previous days' to see what others have answered with.

Here's the list ahead of time so you can think about your answers or ask if anything's not clear. I hope it encourages conversation, reflection and exploration.


In Thai series, films or lakorns (use the time frame which best suits your viewing - so far this year or overall), what is your

Day 1: Favourite Thai word or phrase you've learned this year

Representation:
Day 2: Favourite storyline with a lesbian (or bi) character(s)
Day 3: Favourite storyline with a gay (or bi) character(s)
Day 4: Favourite storyline with a het character(s)
Day 5: Favourite LGBTQ+ moment not in a romance (or in a romance if you've focused on non-romantic in the storyline questions)
Day 6: Favourite anything to do with a different queer identity (trans, aro, ace etc)

Stories
Day 7: Three stand-out main role characters
Day 8: Three stand-out supporting characters
Day 9a: Favourite friendship
Day 9b: Favourite parent(s) or grandparent(s)
Day 10: Favourite villain, trouble-maker or otherwise problematic figure (redeemed by end or not)

Day 11: Favourite bit of Thai culture you learned about in the first half of this year

How they make the magic happen - technical
Day 12: Favourite OST
Day 13: Favourite soundtrack/use of music within a series, film or lakorn
Day 14: Standout cinematography
Day 15: Standout directors and other behind the scenes crew

How they make the magic happen - acting
Day 16: New-to-you actor/actress whose work you've especially enjoyed (someone you hadn't seen before 2024)
Day 17: Favourite new-to-you role from an old favourite actor/actress in something you've seen this year
Day 18: Under-rated or over-looked actor/actress
Day 19: An actor/actress you changed your mind about because of a role you've seen in the 1st half of this year
Day 20: Favourite award-worthy performance

Noteworthy
Day 21: Most memorable moment
Day 22a: Best cold open
Day 22b: Hardest series, film or lakorn for you to get through
Day 23a: Made you cry the most or the hardest (overall v single moment)
Day 23b: Made you laugh the most or the hardest
Day 24: Best emotional intelligence in a series, film or lakorn
Day 25: Clever writing in comedy
Day 26: Biggest twist/surprise/suspense

Day 27: Thai channel or production company you're currently keen on, including online only
(If you watch through a service like Viki, whose content are they using that you're most enthusiastic about?)

Overall
Day 28: Series you consider under-rated or deserving of more attention from western/international fans
Day 29: Favourite series
Day 30: Favourite short film (under an hour) and favourite feature-length film (over an hour)
Day 31: Favourite lakorn (Thai melodrama)


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