Khun Chai Ronapee

Khun Chai Ronapee
คุณชายรณพีร์
Also known as Khun Chai Ronaphi
Ronapee Juthathep
Genre Drama
Family
Romance
Directed by Chatchai Plengpanich
Starring James Ma
Chalida Vijitvongthong
Opening theme "True Love Knows No Time" by: Crescendo
Ending theme "Don't Tell Me To Go" by: Chinawut Indracusin
Country of origin Thailand
Original language(s) Thai
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 11
Production
Location(s) Bangkok, Thailand
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 110 minutes
Friday until Sunday at 20:15 (TST)
Production company(s) Metta Mahaniyom Co., Ltd.
Release
Original network ThaiTV3
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original release 15 June (2013-06-15) – 7 July 2013 (2013-07-07)
Chronology
Preceded by Khun Chai Rachanon
Followed by Dao Raung
Related shows Khun Chai Taratorn
Khun Chai Pawornruj
Khun Chai Puttipat
Khun Chai Rachanon
External links
Website www.thaitv3.com/%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3/228/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A0%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%91%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%9E-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C.html

Khun Chai Ronapee (Thai: คุณชายรณพีร์; rtgs: Khun Chai Ronnaphi) is a 2013 Thai lakorn part of a 5 drama series called Gentlemen of Juthathep (Thai: สุภาพบุรุษจุฑาเทพ; rtgs: Suparburoot Juthathep) directed by Chatchai Plengpanich. This special series made to celebrate ThaiTV3's 43rd anniversary, which assigned five top producers to each make a period drama about the five Jutathep brothers: Khun Chai Taratorn, Khun Chai Pawornruj, Khun Chai Phuttipat, Khun Chai Rachanon and Khun Chai Ronapee. It aired on ThaiTV3 on Friday until Sunday at 20:15 beginning June 15, 2013 for 11 episodes. It stars James Ma and Chalida Vijitvongthong.[1]

Plot

Khun Chai Ronapee (James Ma) is the youngest of the 5 brothers and son of the first wife. He is a daring pilot of the Royal Air Force and known for his playboy attitude. In an attempt to help salvage a friend's relationship, he devised a plan to catch the other woman involved with his friend Piangkwan (Chalida Vijitvongthong). This commoner is an actress who Ronapee believes to be a gold-digger. However, he would soon find himself falling for her determination and love. Ronnapee is willing to sacrifice it all for the woman he loves and his country. In the end, who will save this soldier?

Cast

Main characters

Khun Chai Ronapee is a pilot of the Royal Air Force. His face is sharp and handsome like a real Thai man. He has a player personality as natural to any young handsome man who is endowed with complete fine qualities. But when he finds love, he will be loyal only to his lover. He has a sense of obligation towards his work and responsibilities. When he’s with two of his grandmothers who raised him, he tends to behave like a crybaby.
A rising star actress. Beautiful and sweet like a real Thai. Her figure and height is taller than the average Thai woman. She has a strong and persevering heart. Not weak and with her full strength and energy, she makes money to support her family.

Supporting characters

Cameo appearances

Original soundtrack

No.TitleArtistLength
1."รักแท้อยู่เหนือกาลเวลา" (True Love Knows No Time)Crescendo4:07
2."อย่าบอกฉันว่าให้ไป" (Don't Tell Me To Go)Chinawut Indracusin3:54
3."อาทิตย์อับแสง" (Blue Day)Jaruwat Cheawaram3:40
4."อาทิตย์อับแสง" (Blue Day)Sand Tepin3:38
5."Make It Right"Patee Sarasin4:13
6."รักแท้อยู่เหนือกาลเวลา (Acoustic Ver.)" (True Love Knows No Time (Acoustic Ver.))Crescendo4:06

Ratings

In the tables below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
AGB Nielsen[2]
Nationwide Bangkok Capital Area
1 15 June 2013 11.7% 18.1%
2 16 June 2013 9.3% 15.4%
3 21 June 2013 8.1% 14.8%
4 22 June 2013 7.9% 14.2%
5 23 June 2013 7.6% 14.4%
6 28 June 2013 7.6% 14.6%
7 29 June 2013 8.3% 14.0%
8 30 June 2013 8.0% 15.0%
9 5 July 2013 8.9% 15.0%
10 6 July 2013 10.1% 17.1%
11 7 July 2013 11.5% 19.4%
Average 9.0% 15.6%

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2013 11th Seventeen Choice Awards[3] Male Rising Star James Ma Won
OK! Awards Nominated
TV3 Fanclub Awards[4] Popular Male Rising Star Won
Popular Female Actress Chalida Vijitvongthong Nominated
Popular Drama Khun Chai Ronapee Nominated
2014 4th Mthai Top Talk Awards[5] Top Talk-About TV Drama Nominated
3rd Daradaily The Great Awards[6] Male Rising Star of the Year James Ma Nominated
11th Kom Chad Luek Awards[7] Popular Actor Award Nominated
8th Kazz Awards Nominated

References

  1. ↑ (in English) Veteran actor-turned-director Chatchai Plengpanich is enjoying new success with the top-rating Khun Chai Ronnapee series. Bangkok Post. June 28, 2013 at 12:00 AM.
  2. ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  3. ↑ (in Thai) มาดู...กองทัพซุป'ตาร์ ร่วมงานครบรอบ 11 ปี นิตยสาร Seventeen. K@POOK!. October 12, 2013.
  4. ↑ (in Thai) TV3 Fanclub Award 2013 ประกาศผลแล้ว ณเดชน์ ญาญ่า แชมป์ดารายอดนิยม. K@POOK!. December 17, 2013.
  5. ↑ (in Thai) MThai Top Talk-About 2014 (Top Talk-About TV Drama Nominee). MThai. 2014.
  6. ↑ (in Thai) List of nominee for The Great Awards#3. daradaily. February 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ (in Thai) ประกาศผลรางวัลคมชัดลึก อวอร์ด ครั้งที่ 11. Sanook! News. May 7, 2014.
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