Good Old Days (Thai TV series)
2022 Thai television series
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Good Old Days (Thai: ร้านซื้อขายความทรงจำ), is romance, slice of life and drama based series starring Perawat Sangpotirat (Krist), Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Tawan Vihokratana (Tay), Kanyawee Songmuang (Thanaerng), Way-Ar Sangngern (Joss), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win), Chanikarn Tangkabodee (Prim) & Yongwaree Anilbol (Fah).[1] It is produced by GMMTV and Bom Watthana Rujirojsakul, directed by Waasuthep Ketpetch and Pattaraporn Werasakwong.[2] The series consists of six short stories – anthologies, based on graphic novels written by Tanis Weerasakwong (Sa-ard).[3][4] It was announced by GMMTV during the "Borderless" event on 1 December 2021.[5][6] It premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, Thailand.[7][8]
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Official series poster | |
| Original title | th |
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| Written by | Supalerk Ningsanon
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| Screenplay by | Waasuthep Ketpetch |
| Directed by | Pattaraporn Werasakwong |
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| Opening theme | Good Old Days by Krist Perawat |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Producer | GMMTV |
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| Running time | 50 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | GMM 25 |
| Release | 10 August – 15 September 2022 |
Synopsis
All stories hover around a unique antique shop, where a buyer purchases the item based on its hidden value and not based on its material value. This he decides after he listens to the seller's narrative.[9] The theme of these 6 stories are based on bonding, happiness, regrets, dreams, sadness and memories.[10][11] Each item sold in this antique shop has a background, and the worth is gauged based on the depth of the feelings and sentiments related to it.[12] Person who sells their object, can reminisce how valuable the item meant in their lives.[13]
Releases
Disney + Hotstar, Thailand have distribution rights, and have launched the series every Wednesday and Thursday at 18:00 (ICT) from 10 August 2022, and was broadcast on CS TV Asahi CS TeleAsa Channel 1 in Japanese Television station[14][15] and on Japanese streaming platform Telasa.[16] It is produced by GMMTV, and co-produced by Kamthorn Lorjitramnuay, Puchong Tuntisungwaragul and Patha Thongpa representing Parbdee production house.[17][18]
Soundtrack
Opening title "Good Old Days" is sung by Perawat Sangpotirat and the OST "Good Times" is sung by Vachirawit Chivaaree along with Thanaerng Kanyawee.[19] Both the song got launched on GMMTV Records and was well received by the general public.[20][21]
| Year | Title | Artist | Channel | Ref. |
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| 2022 | "Good Old Days" OST (ร้านซื้อขายความทรงจำ) | Krist Perawat Sangpotirat | GMMTV Records | [22][23][24] |
| "Good Time" (ระหว่างทาง) Story 4: Our Soundtrack |
Vachirawit Chivaaree and Kanyawee Songmuang |
[25][26][27] |
Cast and characters
Main
| Episode | Cast | Notes |
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| 1 & 2 | Phu: Thanat Lowkhunsombat (Lee) Mint: Yongwaree Anilbol (Fah) |
Phu dealing to overcome his wounds of the past and his current situation with the girl he met. |
| 3 & 4 | Jap: Tawan Vihokratana (Tay) Wut: Pathompong Reonchaidee (Toy) Piang: Sarunchana Apisamaimongkol (Aye) |
Complexity of love triangle and memories of friendship. |
| 5 & 6 | Bomb: Way-Ar Sangngern (Joss) Got: Kay Lertsittichai Kai: Tipnaree Weerawatnodom (Namtan) |
During journey in their mother's old car, Kai and Got deal with their past trauma, and seek an answer to an unresolved issue. |
| 7 & 8 | Tong: Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) Gyb: Kanyawee Songmuang (Thanaerng) |
Childhood friends promising each other to become great singers when they grow up and have grand stage performance together. |
| 9 & 10 | Maew: Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) Mew: Chayanit Chansangavej (Pat) |
Post engagement, lovers struggles to cop with their differences in status. |
| 11 & 12 | Hey: Perawat Sangpotirat (Krist) Mai: Chanikarn Tangkabodee (Prim) |
Hey waiting for his gaming friend, Mai who suddenly disappeared one day. |
Supporting and guest appearance
| Episode | Story Title | Supporting cast | Guest Role |
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| 1 & 2 | Bond and Relationship | Phu's Mother: Penpak Sirikul (Tai) Bartender: Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit (Mike) Phu's neighbour: Methika Jiranorraphat (Jane) | |
| 3 & 4 | Memory of Happiness | Pete: Metas Opas-iamkajorn (Mick) Piang's Father: Thanongsak Suphakan (Nong) |
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| 5 & 6 | Road to Regret | Ton: Ratthanant Janyajirawong (Ter) Ging (Kai & Got's Mother): Pintira Singhaseem (Tonaoy) Ging's Sister Tai: Ratchanee Boonyatharokul Ging's Sister Lek: Nipawan Taveepornsawan (Kai) Ging's Brother Song: Boonsong Nakphoo (Sueb) |
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| 7 & 8 | Our Soundtrack | Hua: Phanuroj Chalermkijporntavee (Pepper) Guy: Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy) |
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| 9 & 10 | Love WIns | Chaianan: Leo Saussay Miw Mew's older sister: Phatchara Tubthong (Kapook) Pang: Bhasidi Petchsutee (Lookjun) Jang: Neen Suwanamas Maew workmate A: Chayapol Jutamas (AJ) Maew workmate Meng: Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn (Boom) Ink: Benyapa Jeenprasom (View) Nat: Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew) F: Jirakit Thawornwong (Mek) | |
| 11 & 12 | Somewhere Only We Belong | Hey's Grandfather: Sombat Metanee Mai's Father: Sornchai Chatwiriyachai (Chua) |
Viewership ratings and ranking
Average TV viewership ratings
- The blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings in Thailand.[28]
| Episode | Title | Original Broadcast Date | Average Audience Share |
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| N/a | Good Old Days Soft Opening | August 4, 2022 | 0.051% |
| 1 | Bond and Relationship | August 10, 2022 | 0.012% |
| 2 | August 11, 2022 | 0.027% | |
| 3 | Memory of Happiness | August 17, 2022 | 0.082% |
| 4 | August 18, 2022 | 0.164% | |
| 5 | Road to Regret | August 24, 2022 | 0.018% |
| 6 | August 25, 2022 | 0.025% | |
| 7 | Our Soundtrack | August 31, 2022 | 0.029% |
| 8 | September 1, 2022 | 0.058% | |
| 9 | Love Wins | September 7, 2022 | 0.045% |
| 10 | September 8, 2022 | 0.019% | |
| 11 | Somewhere Only We Belong | September 14, 2022 | 0.024% |
| 12 | September 15, 2022 | 0.073% | |
| Average |
0.041% | ||
- ^1Based on the average audience share per episode.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 | Best Drama Series | Won | [29] |