A romance novel or romantic novel is a genre fiction novel that primary focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, typically with an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Authors who have contributed to the development of this genre include Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, and Charlotte Brontë.
Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually nineteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed to varying degrees throughout the country.
Holly Lisle is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. She is also known for her work in educating writers, including her e-book Mugging the Muse: Writing Fiction for Love And Money, starting the Forward Motion Writers' Community web site, and her novel-writing and revision courses How to Think Sideways.
Lois Duncan Steinmetz, known as Lois Duncan, was an American writer, novelist, poet, and journalist. She is best known for her young-adult novels, and has been credited by historians as a pioneering figure in the development of young-adult fiction, particularly in the genres of horror, thriller, and suspense.
The Royal Gazette is the official journal of Thailand.
Worrawech Danuwong, also known as Dan, is a Thai singer and actor, who was a member of Thai boy band, D2B. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in audio engineering from Rangsit University.
Suwanni Sukhontha was the pen name of Suwanni Sukhonthiang, a Thai writer and novelist. In 1971, she won the SEATO Literature Award, the award which has been succeeded by the S.E.A. Write Award after the dissolution of the SEATO.
Young adult romance literature is a genre of books written for teenagers. As defined by Romance Writers of America, a romance novel consists of a central love story and an emotionally satisfying ending. Early young adult romances feature a teenage protagonist, who is typically female, white, and middle-class, while books in the twenty-first century include a wider variety of protagonist.
Thai comics are comics created and produced by Thai cartoonists. Thai comics have a long history that dates back to the early 20th century. The industry saw significant growth during the 1980s and 1990s with the emergence of several successful comic series. Today, in addition to traditional printed comics, web comics have also gained popularity in Thailand.
Dara Rasami, was a princess of Chiang Mai and Siam and the daughter of King Inthawichayanon of Chiang Mai and Queen Thip Keson of Chiang Mai descended from the Chet Ton Dynasty. She was one of the princess consorts of Chulalongkorn, King Rama V of Siam and gave birth to one daughter by King Chulalongkorn, Princess Vimolnaka Nabisi.
Art Supawatt Purdy is a Thai-American actor, singer, model and television host. Fluent in both English and Thai, Purdy acted in the leading role in several Thai language television mini-series (lakhon) before starting his singing career in 2003.
An Ordinary Love Story is a 2012 Thai film, a romantic comedy about love, presented with various aspects of it. The movie stars Billy Ogan and model Sonia Couling, and was directed by Chatchawan Siwabumrungchai.
Devil Sister, is a feel-good romantic Thai television series about love between a girl in the devil disguise and the boy next door starring Pechaya Wattanamontree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn based on the novel "Beauty and the Guy". Produced by GMMTV together with Keng Kwang Kang and directed by Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk and Pantip Vibultham. It was one of the television series for 2022 showcased by GMMTV during their "BORDERLESS" event on December 1, 2021. This series officially premiered on April 18, 2022 on GMM 25, it's air every Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 P.M.
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn, widely known as Win is a Thai actor of Chinese descent. He gained fame in 2020 with his acting debut and has since received recognition in both the entertainment and fashion industries. He currently serves as the global house ambassador for Prada and Tiffany & Co. and has been honored in the distinguished Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia class of 2023.
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is a Thai romantic series starring Tontawan Tantivejakul, Vachirawit Chivaaree, Jirawat Sutivanichsak, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Hirunkit Changkham. Based on the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio. Directed by Patha Thongpan and produced by GMMTV along with Parbdee Taweesuk, the series was first announced by GMMTV during "New & Next" event on 15 October 2019.
Baker Boys is a 2021 Thai romantic comedy-drama television series starring Thanat Lowkhunsombat (Lee), Prachaya Ruangroj (Singto), Purim Rattanaruangwattana (Pluem) and Patara Eksangkul (Foei). Adapted from the manga series Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga, it tells the stories of four bakers who go through different challenges in life while on the baking industry. It's also the Thai version of the Japanese and South Korean franchises.
Same Sky Books is a Thai language publishing house focusing on political activism and criticism of politics and society of Thailand. It published Same Sky, a quarterly journal from 2003 to 2022, in addition to other books and articles.
Sarocha Chankimha, more commonly known by her nickname Freen, is a Thai actress, model and singer.
I.Sea.U is based on the popular comic book by a cartoonist Munin Saiprasart. It is a romantic Thai series about a girl who believes in the concept of childhood first love. The series features Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha, Jesse Mekwattana and Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree in main roles. The series is directed by Napat Patamasingh Na Ayutthaya and produced by Dan Worrawech Danuwong. It is showcased by Lasercat Studio and TRUE 4U network.
Du royaume de Siam, translated into English as A New Historical Relation of the Kingdom of Siam, is a travel record of a French diplomatic mission to Siam written by Simon de la Loubère and published in 1691. It extensively describes the Ayutthaya Kingdom at the end of reign of King Narai in 1687, and is among the most important Western sources in the historiography of Ayutthaya.
