Lakorn (Thai: ละคร), while usually meaning play in the Thai language, is also the term for dramatic television serials (soap operas). Thai (th ภาษาไทย, transcription: phasa thai, transliteration:; pʰāːsǎːtʰāj is the national and A play, or stageplay, is a form of Literature written by a Playwright, almost always consisting of Dialogue between Fictional characters Thai (th ภาษาไทย, transcription: phasa thai, transliteration:; pʰāːsǎːtʰāj is the national and Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. Lakorns are usually shown every night at primetime on Thai television channels and start at 20:30. An episode of a prime-time drama is usually two hours long (including commercials). A lakorn usually is a finished story, unlike Western "cliffhanger" dramas, but rather like Hispanic telenovelas. The term Western world, the West or the Occident ( Latin: occidens -sunset -west as distinct from the Orient) can have multiple meanings A cliffhanger or cliffhanger ending is a Plot device in which a movie, Novel, or other work of fiction contains an abrupt ending often leaving Hispanic (hispano hispánico hispânico Hispānus adjective from ''Hispānia'', the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula) is a term that historically A telenovela is a limited-run Television serial Melodrama of the type made famous in Latin America. A series will run for about three months. It may air two or three episodes a week, the pattern usually being Monday-Tuesday, Wednesday-Thursday or Friday-Sunday. A channel will air three lakorns simultaneously at any given time. Because they attract the most viewers, each channel competes for the most popular stars. While the "best" lakorns are shown at night right after the news, there are ones with smaller profiles (and shorter run time) in the evenings at around 5 to 6 pm. In some cases, primetime lakorns are also shown on re-runs a couple of years after their initial release, in the afternoon.
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Characteristics
Lakorns have very distinctive characteristics. Though some stray from these set rules, most adhere to them, especially ones that are very popular among Thai viewers.
- They are always about achieving a perfect ending in which the leading characters would marry their soulmates and live happily ever after. Soulmate (or soul mate) is a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a feeling of deep and natural affinity Friendship, Love, Intimacy
- The two main lovers are established as soon as the lakorn starts. Viewers have no difficulties singling them out of the crowd for they tend to be the most popular soap-opera stars of the moment.
- The presence of a "bad" female character, sometimes more, is a must. This is the person who is totally in love with the male lead and will do all that is necessary to stop the two would-be lovers from fulfilling their destined ending.
- In the end, all conflicts in the story must be resolved. Everyone forgives each other. The "bad" guys receive their punishments and the "good" guys receive their rewards.
- The more melodramatic it is, the better. Melodrama refers to theatre in which music is used to increase the spectator's emotional response or to suggest character types This is why situations are grossly exaggerated, actions are overly theatrical, and screams and shrieks (from the bad female) numerous.
Evolution of lakorns
Most lakorns portray the upper class of Thai society, usually through the male lead, but sometimes from both leads. Is a concept in Sociology that refers to the group of people at the top of a Social hierarchy. He is rich, like Phak in Dao pra sook. Dao Pra Sook (ดาวพระศุกร์ is a Thai Lakorn which has been remade several times Early on, the male leads were nobility, usually junior princes, such as a Mom Chao, because, back then, these were the rich people in Thai society. Thai royal and noble titles signify relationship to the King The system is somewhat complicated and usually not well understood even by most Thai people Thai royal and noble titles signify relationship to the King The system is somewhat complicated and usually not well understood even by most Thai people The rich male has since evolved into businessmen from influential families. This change mirrors the change in Thai society with the upper class now filled with business people and not so much from the royal and noble classes.
Lakorns from novels
Most, if not all, lakorns are based upon novels. A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Romance abounds in Thai literature scenes and most have the perfect boy-meets-girl scenario. The ever famous, Dao pra sook, is also a novel. Dao Pra Sook (ดาวพระศุกร์ is a Thai Lakorn which has been remade several times
Actors and actresses in lakorns
Actors and actresses, referred to in Thai language as dara (stars), are usually cast in the same roles over and over again. Thai (th ภาษาไทย, transcription: phasa thai, transliteration:; pʰāːsǎːtʰāj is the national and An actress who plays the lead female would assume the same role.
Suvanant Kongying from Dao pra sook still plays the female lead. Suvanant Kongying (สุวนันท์ คงยิ่ง also known as Kob; born July 22, 1978, in Bangkok) is a Thai Dao Pra Sook (ดาวพระศุกร์ is a Thai Lakorn which has been remade several times The same goes for other roles, such as the friend of the main leads, the bad characters, the servant characters, the mother characters, etc. An "upgrade" or "downgrade" does occur, such as when a female lead assumes the role of the mother, but is quite rare.
This trend causes a lot of problems for the daras in the leading roles as they age, especially for actresses. Thai audiences seems to like their leads young and beautiful and many past female daras have disappeared from the screen once they reach the age of 30 or so. A few defy this norm, such as Marsha Wattanapanich, and even then, she is gradually disappearing. Marion Ursula Marsha Vadhanapanich born 24 August 1970, is a Thai pop singer and actress
This problem is not as bad for actors, as can be seen in the prolific career of veteran actor Chatchai Plengpanich. Chatchai Plengpanich (ฉัตรชัย เปล่งพานิช born January 17, 1960) is a Thai film and television actor His wife, the once famous Sinjai Plengpanich, has all but disappeared, except for the few commercials seen in primetime. Sinjai Plengpanich (สินจัย เปล่งพานิช Née Hongtai born January 21, 1965) is a Thai actress
List of lakorns
- Prissana (1987) - Chatchai Plengpanich and Lalita Panyopas
- Koo Kum (1990) - Bird McIntyre and Komolchanok Komolthiti
- Wanida (1991) - Sarunyu Wongkrajang and Lalita Panyopas
- Nai Fun (1992) - Chatchai Plengpanich, Warut, Sinjai, and Lalita Panyopas
- One Nee Tee Raw Koy (1993) - Bird Thongchai McIntyre and Siriam Pakdeedumrongrit
- Tawipob (1994) - Sarunyu Wongkrajang and Siriam Pakdeedumrongrit
- Yam Mur Lom Pat Huan (1994) - Jay Jetrin Wattanasin and Lalita Panyopas
- Took Ka Ta Lung Labum (1994) - Joe Wattanasin and Lalita Panyopas
- Dao pra sook (1994) - Sornram Teppitak and Suvanant Kongying
- Prasard Mued (1994) - Willy McIntosh and Lalita Panyopas
- Prik Key Noo Kub Moo Ham - Saharat Sangkapreecha and Lalita Panyopas
- Fai Tang See (1995) - Willy McIntosh and Lalita Panyopas
- Sai Lohit (1995) - Sornram Teppitak and Suvanant Kongying
- Sai See Pleng (1996) - Willy McIntosh and Lalita Panyopas
- Tam Hua Jai Pai Sood Lah (1997) - Willy McIntosh and Lalita Panyopas
- Fai Luong (1998) - Willy McIntosh and Tao Sarocha
- Hong Neu Mangkorn (2000) - Marsha Wattanapanich and Saksit Tangtong
- Jao Kum Nai Waen (2001) - Lalita Panyopas and Pip Ravit
- Sapai jow (2002) - Saharat Sangkapreecha and Sunisa Jett
- Roy lae sanae rai (2002) - Jesdaporn Pholdee and Phiyada Akkraseranee
- Leuad kuttiya (2003) - Jesdaporn Pholdee and Phiyada Akkraseranee
- Mae ai sa eun (2005) - Veeraparb Suparbpaiboon and Woranut Wongsawan
- Saung sanaeha (2005) - Veeraparb Suparbpaiboon and Pachrapa Chaichua
- Gularb see dum (2005) - Chakrit Yamngam and Lalita Panyopas
- Oum Ruk (2006) - Teeradeth Wongpuapun and Ann Thongprasom
- Kaew Tah Pee (2006) - Tik Jesdaporn Pholdee and Cherry Khemupsorn Sirisukha
- Lady Maha-chon (2006) - Paula Taylor and Erich Fleshman
- Bua prim num (2007) - Tiksadee Sahawong and Rujira Chuaykuer
- Theptida kon nok (2007) - Janie Tienphosuwan Pornchita Na Songkla Tai Natapon
- Ram Pissawad (2007) - Pattarapol Silpajarn and Napapa Tuntrakul
- Pleng Ruk Rim Fung Kong (2007)- Alexandra Bounxouei and Sukollawat Kanaros
- Rahut Risaya (2007) - Pattarapol Silpajarn and Woranut Wongsawan
- Fah Mee Tawun Hua Jai Chun Mee Tur (2007) - Sornram Teppitak and Warattaya Nilkuha
- Dang Duang Harutai (2007) - Sukollawat Kanaros and Usamanee Waitayanon
- Sawan Biang (2008) - Teeradeth Wongpuapun and Ann Thongprasom
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