6 Degrees of Thai Dramas

Submissions Open!!!! Current Record: 4 Degrees (actors); 3 Degrees (dramas)

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Welcome to 6 Degrees of Thai Dramas!!!

It's me @bl-bracket with a fun gimmick blog for all Thai drama fans: 6 Degrees of Thai Dramas!

What is 6 Degrees of Thai Dramas?

6 Degrees of Thai Dramas is a spin off of the game: 6 Degrees of Separation, and it's spin off: 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon. The aim of the game is to find the shortest connecting link between two people, or in this case two dramas! This will be done by connecting them through the casts of dramas and movies. For this game, I will be connecting Dramas/Movies together, as well as Actors.

What are the rules?

All dramas/movies must be from Thailand and have a mydramalist page

All actors must be working in the Thai entertainment industry

Connections will only be made via material that has already aired, future projects will not count, as the cast list to those can change or projects can get canceled etc

Only roles credited on mdl will count

Production roles (such as director) can also be used, however the role "original creator" will not be used, unless they are also credited for another role in the production

Originally I conceived of this being limited to qls, however I will allow any dramas, as long as they are Thai

Who's going to be connected?

I will be randomizing different combinations here and there. HOWEVER!!!! Please feel free to send in an ask of any combination you would like to see!

How frequent is this going to be?

I don't know. This is a small side project that I'll get to when I'm not busy with other stuff and can potentially be time consuming (as it's not just finding A connection but ideally finding the shortest connection). It won't be super frequent but I'll try to post what I can when I can!

There's a more direct connection than the one you posted!!!

This is bound to happen as I am only one person and prone to mistakes. If you find a more direct line between two, tag me and let me know somehow, and I'll reblog/repost the correction and credit you for it!

Eventually once we have more on the table, I'll start a hall of fame for the ones with the highest degrees of separation.

I believe that's everything but as always feel free to ask questions!!!

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Senior Love Me? to Love Senior lol

Drama Connection #22: Senior Love Me? (2023) -> Love Senior (2023)

Senior Love Me? (2023) starred Tang-oh Nattawat as Mike

Tang-oh Nattawat was in Hit Bite Love (2023) as [Police Officer]

with Poy Orachat as the screenwriter

Poy Orachat was the screenwriter for Gen Y Season 2 (2021)

with Tora Toranin as Pok

Tora Toranin was in Love Senior (2023) as Mafueang

Final Verdict: Senior Love Me? (2023) and Love Senior (2023) have 3 Degrees of Separation!!!

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yes or no to it’s complicated

Drama Connection #21: Yes or No (2010) -> It's Complicated (2018)

Yes or No (2010) featured Ruengwit Ramasoota as the cinematographer

Ruengwit Ramasoota was the cinematographer for The Office Games (2023)

with War Jirawat as an unnamed guest role

War Jirawat was in It's Complicated (2018) as [Dean]

Final Verdict: Yes or No (2010) and It's Complicated (2018) have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

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lovely writer to censor must die

Drama Connection #20: Lovely Writer (2021) -> Censor Must Die (2012)

Lovely Writer (2021) featured Zorzo Nathanan as Tiffy

Zorzo Nathanan was in Investigation of Love (2023) as Maggie

with Kim Minta as the screenwriter

Kim Minta was in Shakespeare Must Die (2012) as [Gallery Girl/Pregnant Girl]

with Ing K. as the director

Ing K. directed Censor Must Die (2012)

Final Verdict: Lovely Writer (2021) and Censor Must Die (2012) have 3 Degrees of Separation!!!

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eternity (2010) to eternity (2011)

Drama Connection #19: Eternity (2010) -> Eternity (2011)

Eternity (2010) was produced by Aditya Assarat

Aditya Assarat produced Eternity (2011)

Final Verdict: Eternity (2010) and Eternity (2011) have 1 Degree of Separation!!!

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Ok guys I've encountered a situation

So I allow for production roles to be a connection. The only roles I don't count are Original Creator, since that doesn't mean they participated in production, and Casting Director, because I honestly don't really know what that entails vis-a-vis participation in the actual production (it also very rarely comes up tbh).

But now I'm in a sticky situation: Producers. Producers is one of the film roles I don't really understand, even though I took several film classes. I don't really know what they're doing or adding to things. And then to make things more complicated: there's Executive Producers, which is far as I know simply bankroll the whole thing and maybe enforce company standards. I don't think Executive Producers should count. As far as I know, they're not really involved in the production. Furthermore, at least how mdl does it, it simply lists the CEO in a lot of cases. Which would mean that every single gmmtv would be automatically connected, which just takes the fun out of it.

So I don't know how Producers are different from Executive Producers. This is relevant because I was working on the next submission and I found a really good connection, but it was through the Producer, and I wasn't sure if I should use it or not

Basically do y'all think/know if Producers are involved enough in the production process that it would make sense to use them as a connection?

So should I use Producers as a connection for 6 Degrees?

Yes, allow the "Producer" as a valid connector (not including exec. producer)

No, don't allow any Producer-type roles as connectors

Voting ended onDec 24, 2024

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Ok guys I've encountered a situation

So I allow for production roles to be a connection. The only roles I don't count are Original Creator, since that doesn't mean they participated in production, and Casting Director, because I honestly don't really know what that entails vis-a-vis participation in the actual production (it also very rarely comes up tbh).

But now I'm in a sticky situation: Producers. Producers is one of the film roles I don't really understand, even though I took several film classes. I don't really know what they're doing or adding to things. And then to make things more complicated: there's Executive Producers, which is far as I know simply bankroll the whole thing and maybe enforce company standards. I don't think Executive Producers should count. As far as I know, they're not really involved in the production. Furthermore, at least how mdl does it, it simply lists the CEO in a lot of cases. Which would mean that every single gmmtv would be automatically connected, which just takes the fun out of it.

So I don't know how Producers are different from Executive Producers. This is relevant because I was working on the next submission and I found a really good connection, but it was through the Producer, and I wasn't sure if I should use it or not

Basically do y'all think/know if Producers are involved enough in the production process that it would make sense to use them as a connection?

So should I use Producers as a connection for 6 Degrees?

Yes, allow the "Producer" as a valid connector (not including exec. producer)

No, don't allow any Producer-type roles as connectors

Voting ended onDec 24, 2024

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chocolate to ingredients

Drama Connection #18: Chocolate (2008) -> Ingredients (2020)

Chocolate (2008) featured Ployphach Phatchatorn as Zen [Young]

Ployphach Phatchatorn was in The Eclipse (2022) as Sani

with Phiao Duangjai as Akk's Mother

Phiao Duangjai was Ingredients (2020) as Win's Mother

Final Verdict: Chocolate (2008) and Ingredients (2020) have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

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To the Moon and Back to The Hidden Moon

Drama Connection #17: To the Moon and Back (2023) -> The Hidden Moon (2024)

To the Moon and Back (2023) featured Pompam Niti as Somkit/Kitty

Pompam Niti was in Love Hurts (2023) as Chaowalek

with Kin Thanachai as Banthao [Young]

Kin Thanachai was in The Hidden Moon (2024) as Khen

Final Verdict: To the Moon and Back (2023) and The Hidden Moon (2024) have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

I got so excited when I saw To the Moon and Back because even though I have never watched the show myself, I have run into it A LOT doing this. It has a very big cast list with an insane amount of variety. like so many actors that have appeared in qls from many different companies. I knew without even looking at the cast list for The Hidden Moon that this would get a low number.

Highlights from the cast list include:

Nappon Gomarachun, who was the headmaster in Home School, another show with like a ton of gmmtv actors

Yo Tassawan, who played the grandma in The Sign and GAP

Jab Penpetch, who had roles in Century of Love, Naughty Babe, The Warp Effect, and Why R U?

M Apinan, who was in The Loyal Pin, Affair, and Bed Friend

Fresh Arisara, who was in Spare Me Your Mercy, 1000 Years Old, I Will Knock You, Lovely Writer, and 3 Will Be Free

Orm Kornnaphat, who was The Secret of Us

Ampere Suttatip, who was in The Loyal Pin, La Pluie, GAP, He's Coming to Me, and SOTUS S

Title Kirati, who was in a bunch of gmmtv BLs, Love By Chance, and Until We Meet Again

Pharaoh Thamrong, who was in Jack & Joker and Love Mechanics

Tae Pitisak, who played Palm's dad in Never Let Me Go, and was also in Kidnap and High School Frenemy

Captain Chonlathorn, who was in Great Men Academy and Love Sick

Ping Krittanun, who was in Ai Long Nhai, My Dear Gangster Oppa, and The Rebound

Those were just the ones I instantly recognized. I didn't go through all of the casts' list of roles, which I'm sure would reveal even more. But you can see what I mean when I say that this cast list is a godsend for this project. This is the ideal thing you want, a lot of actors who come from different companies and each have a long list of other roles

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the best story to the greatest love

Drama Connection #16: The Best Story (2021) -> The Greatest Love (2016)

The Best Story (2021) featured Prat Itthichaicharoen as Bright

Prat Itthichaicharoen was in Poisonous Passion (2022) as Off

with Pear Pitchapa as Pimpaka

Pear Pitchapa was in The Greatest Love (2016) as Jane

Final Verdict: The Best Story (2021) and The Greatest Love (2016) have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

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Love Sea to Sea You Soon

Drama Connection #15: Love Sea (2024) -> Sea You Soon (2024)

Love Sea (2024) featured An Oliver as Jak [Tongrak's father]

An Oliver was in Baker Boys (2021) as Manop

with Lee Thanat as Punn

Lee Thanat was in Mama Gogo (2022) as Chen

with Ferin Weerin as Drunk Bargoer

Ferin Weerin was in Sea You Soon (2024) as Ferin

Final Verdict: Love Sea (2024) and Sea You Soon (2024) have 3 Degrees of Separation!!!

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6ixtynin9 (1999) to 609 Bedroom Story

Drama Connection #14: 6ixtynin9 (1999) -> 609 Bedroom Story (2022)

6ixtynin9 (1999) had the composer Pun Paibuljkiat

Pun Paibuljkiat was in Until We Meet Again as Intouch's Father

with Fluke Natouch as Pharm

Fluke Natouch was in 609 Bedtime Story (2022) as Dew

Final Verdict: 6ixtynin9 (1999) and 609 Bedtime Story (2022) have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

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For Him to Her?

Drama Connection #13: For Him (2023) -> Her (2023)

For Him (2023) featured Ging Areeya as Yihwa

Ging Areeya was in My Ride (2022) as Nadia

with Fluke Teerapat as the screenwriter

Fluke Teerapat was in Chiang Mai Adventures: Director's Cut (2023) as Ake

with Night Yodsakon as Saeng

Night Yodsakon was in Her (2023) as Dido

Final Verdict: For Him (2023) and Her (2023) have 3 Degrees of Separation!!!

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Fragment to Favorite Girl ?

Unfortunately I can't do this one, as the only credited cast member in Fragment is Champagne Yuwadee, who is credited in 2 other short films, both of which she is the sole credit for. I tried doing some deeper digging on other sites and did find another actress credited for Fragment, but she has no mdl profile and the site I did find her on only listed Fragment as a role she's had. So I can't make a connection at all! Meaning these two are unconnectable!!!

Final Verdict: Fragment (2018) and Favorite Girl (2022) are not connectable!!!

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your sky to you’re my sky (lol)

Drama Connection #12: Your Sky (2024) -> You're My Sky (2022)

Your Sky (2024) featured Mike Chinnarat as Oh

Mike Chinnarat was in Baker Boys (2021) as Noom

with Wave Khoo as Jean

Wave Khoo was in You're My Sky (2022) as Coach Big

Final Verdict: Your Sky (2024) and You're My Sky (2022) have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

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Good Chayapol to Bad Nongbew

Actor Connection #30: Good Chayapol -> Bad Nongbrew

Good Chayapol was in Ruk Sutrit (2013) as Max

with Earth Thawat as Buay

Earth Thawat was in Tiger Running (2023) as Earth

with Bad Nongbrew as Bad

Final Verdict: Good Chayapol and Bad Nongbrew have 2 Degrees of Separation!!!

Just a fun little observation looking at the cast list for Tiger Running, a LOT of characters have the same name as their actor, BUT not all of them... which is quite puzzling to me

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Devi Deviyabha to Jacqueline Natrada?

Actor Connection #29: Devi Deviyabha -> Jacqueline Natrada

Devi Deviyabha was in Love Senior (2023) as Poy

with Bonus Tanadech as Pure

Bonus Thanadech was in OMG! Vampire (2024) as Nicky

with Day Ake in an unknown role

Day Ake was in Queens of Langkasuka (2008) in an unnamed support role

with Jacqueline Natrada as Princess Biru

Final Verdict: Devi Deviyabha and Jacqueline Natrada have 3 Degrees of Separation!!!

This was definitely the hardest one yet! Since Jacqueline was only in three movies total, all before 2010! Older Thai stuff is really hard to sort through, since a lot of them don't have english titles which means it's extra hard to notice if two actors have both been in the same project!

Anyways for a while we were going to be stuck at 5 degrees, but thank goodness for Day Ake lol