Only Friends (Thai: เพื่อนต้องห้าม; Phuean Tong Ham) is a Thai television directed by Ninew Pinya Chookamsri and Jojo Tichakorn Phukhaotong. Its cast includes First Kanaphan Puitrakul, Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan, Force Jiratchapong Srisang, Book Kasidet Plookphol, Neo Trai Nimtawat, and Mark Pakin Kunaanuwit. It aired from August 12, 2023 to every Saturday. This series was aired on GMM 25.
Synopsis[]
Mew, Ray, and Boston—a group of business students running a hostel together—blur the lines between friendship and romance.
Mew has been focusing on his studies, setting aside no time for sex and relationships. Upon learning of his friend's innocence, Boston introduces Mew to Top. What Boston intended to be a one-night affair turns into something more and he isn't happy with the turn of events. Economics student Sand wants an exclusive relationship with Ray, but Ray has feelings for Mew and he's not interested in settling. IT guy Nick finds a sex tape in Boston's phone and ends up in a friends-with-benefits relationship with him. However, Nick wants something more. [1]
Cast[]
- First Kanaphan Puitrakul as Sand
- Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan as "Ray" Pakorn
- Force Jiratchapong Srisang as "Top" Tanin
- Book Kasidet Plookphol as Mew
- Neo Trai Nimtawat as Boston
- Mark Pakin Kunaanuwit as Nick
- Lookjun Bhasidi Petchsutee as Namchueam
- Nonnie Pitchaporn Kirdpan as April
- Jennie Panhan as Yo
- Tee Teeradej Vitheepanich as Plug, Yo's boyfriend
- Title Kirati Puangmalee as Atom, Namchueam's younger brother
- Drake Sattabut Laedeke as Gap, Boston's hookup (Ep. 1, 6-7)
- Jenny Yanisa Sermsatanaswat as Amm (Ep.2)
- Jack Nattakrit Wachiraboonserm as Beam (Ep. 3-4)
- Nile Chanidapa Sommitthanakul as Summer (Ep. 5)
- JEKD as Himself (Ep. 5)
- Meen Kankanueng Netsrithong Damrongsakul as Sand's Mother (Ep. 5-6)
- Jenny Yanisa Sermsatanaswat as Amm (Ep.2)
- Gandhi Wasuwitchayagit as Kiattisak Kiatkangwan, Boston's Father (Ep. 6-7)
- Saifah Tanthana as Ray's father (Ep. 7, 10)
- Papang Phromphiriya Thongputtaruk as Dan, Nick's senior (Ep. 8-9, 11)
- Mond Tanutchai Wijitvongtong as "Boeing" Kittipon (Ep. 9-12)
- Tae Pitsupee Ployninpet as Mew's Mother (Ep. 9, 11)
- Book Waranya Waewsawat as Mew's Mother (Ep. 9, 11)
- Max Tanawat Singneo as Sun, Sand's father (Ep. 10-11)
- Mix Sahaphap Wongratch as Hostel guest (Ep. 12)
- Guitar Supakorn Kantanit as Ray, Young
Soundtrack[]
Main Article: Only Friends OST
Episodes[]
In the table below, the blue number represent the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest rating.
| Episode | Title | Aired | Average Audience Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 01 | What's Your Role in a Bar? | August 12, 2023 | ||
| Ray, Mew, and Boston begin working on their thesis project to develop a successful hostel. Boston introduces Top to the group to help with the design work; Top and Mew instantly make a connection beyond their project. | ||||
| Episode 02 | M.F.M My Favorite Man | August 19, 2023 | ||
| Mew asks Top for a restart after Top's public request to be boyfriends at Yo's bar. Ray finds himself in need of a friend as Mew begins spending more time with Top. Nick and Boston begin to regularly hook up, but Boston makes it clear that he is not interested in anything serious. | ||||
| Episode 03 | What Am I to You? | August 26, 2023 | ||
| Ray, Mew, and Boston prepare for a pool party at the "Only Friends Hostel". Nick stresses over the status of his relationship with Boston. Boston approaches Top with some information about Mew and Ray. | ||||
| Episode 04 | Emergency Contact | September 02, 2023 | ||
| Mew sets boundaries with Ray for their friendship. Nick confronts Top about his night in the car with Boston. | ||||
| Episode 05 | The Extra Hour | September 09, 2023 | ||
| Ray spends a day with Sand to get to know him better. Mew begins to feel ready to take his relationship with Top a step further. Nick begins to make some changes in his life by changing his wardrobe and going to the gym. | ||||
| Episode 06 | Happy (F*cking) Birthday | September 16, 2023 | ||
| Relationships are impacted after a quarrel between Sand and Top. | ||||
| Episode 07 | After Effect | September 23, 2023 | ||
| Mew sets his sight on revenge after learning about Boston and Top's relationship at his birthday party. | ||||
| Episode 08 | Save Me | September 30, 2023 | ||
| Chuem decides to host a Halloween party at the hostel, where the whole gang is reunited once again. | ||||
| Episode 09 | The Return | October 07, 2023 | ||
| Ray struggles with his competing feelings for Mew and Sand. Mew's mothers come to pay a visit. | ||||
| Episode 10 | Redemption | October 14, 2023 | ||
| Boeing and Mew get to know each other after meeting at Top's condo. Ray checks into rehab. Boston tries to make amends with Nick | ||||
| Episode 11 | Move On, Move In | October 21, 2023 | ||
| Mew's efforts to punish Top by spending time with Boeing puts a strain on their attempt to move forward. Sand meets his ex while at the bar with Ray. Boston and Nick discuss their future together as Boston grows closer to the time he will leave for America. | ||||
| Episode 12 | Begin Again | October 28, 2023 | ||
| The guys spend New Year's Eve together before Boston departs for New York City. | ||||
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