As of 14/4, One31 channel had made a statement about the matter that had erupted so can some kind people bring…
Here you go: Following the dissemination of information and allegations on social media concerning the "Hongsawadi" series, alleging plagiarism or adaptation of the comic "Ayutthaya Eyawadi," Channel One 31 would like to clarify the facts for accurate understanding as follows:
Channel One 31 would like to clarify that after the "Mae Yiu" series aired, Channel One 31 discussed with Ms. Sirilak Srisukon, the scriptwriter, to continue writing a story set in the Ayutthaya period. Ms. Sirilak suggested the story of King Naresuan and the Crown Prince. Although they were destined to engage in a duel, the fact that King Naresuan was taken captive to Hongsawadi at a young age makes it possible that the two were close. Furthermore, after the duel, there is a legend of building a stupa for the Crown Prince, which is unusual for an enemy. Therefore, it is believed that the two had a bond since childhood, not just were enemies. Thus, the idea arose to adapt events from that historical period into the series. Let's tell the story from another perspective (similar to the approach taken with "Mae Yiu"), that if the two monarchs were close friends, like siblings, but ultimately had to fight each other for their respective lands, it would be a very interesting topic because it presents a human drama issue. Channel One 31 approved this project.
Ms. Sirilak then continued to develop this project and conducted further research, adhering to the important principle of appropriate interpretation, as it concerns real historical figures, which is sensitive in terms of beliefs and respect. She found the animated series "Ayutthaya Eyawadi," which had some concepts similar to the historical information about King Naresuan and Prince Maha Uparaja. Channel One 31 then assigned Ms. Sirilak to contact the creators of "Ayutthaya Eyawadi" to inform them of their intention to develop a similar project based on the historical events of King Naresuan and Prince Maha Uparaja, and to negotiate purchasing the copyright from the animated series creators to avoid future problems, even though Channel One 31 will not be producing the series based on the animated story. "Ayutthaya Eeyawadi" is also included, which the cartoon creators are pleased to acknowledge.
However, the cartoon is a fictional interpretation in a parallel world and presents a same-sex relationship, while the series "Hongsawadi" refers to real historical figures. Therefore, the interpretation must be within appropriate boundaries, considering sensitivities in many dimensions. The presentation must be done with the utmost caution and respect, which the creators of the "Ayutthaya Eeyawadi" cartoon understand and acknowledge.
Nevertheless, after discussions, both parties agreed that the approach and scope of the content in the cartoon and the series are different. When the cartoon creators learned that Channel One 31 would not use the name and storyline from the cartoon, it was agreed that there would be no need for a copyright sale, and compensation for the time spent on discussions has been settled. The discussions were polite, transparent, and ended with a good understanding.
The company recognizes and values the creative works, intellectual property, and copyrights of all producers. The company has never intended to infringe on or take advantage of any creator and remains committed to creating works responsibly toward history, stakeholders, and viewers. Going forward, the company would like to thank everyone for their feedback and is ready to listen to constructive opinions from all parties to produce the best possible work.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
Exactly. It should be between the comic creator and the production company. Instead this social media tactic which this person used: post a carefully worded statement with a hidden barb, pick a time like Songkran holiday when the drama is on hiatus and people are on vacation so they have lots of free time, and then sit back and watch the fans go crazy interpreting their words and fighting for them, while they sit back and relax and gain lots of sympathy. Win-Win situation for them.
Now this not only negatively impacts the drama's reputation and marketing overseas but also damaged the two lead actors who have now been dragged into this. Does anyone need to wonder why BL fandom/fans have such a bad reputation?
OneD has posted an official statement which is in line with what we were saying here. Honestly, any sensible person would have known.
Re-watching on OneD's website with HD and the video is not as dark as YT. I'm appreciating the details of accessories and patterns on the clothes. They must have sourced a ton from India.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
I don't know the team behind the drama so I will not be joining you in calling them names. As for "stealing", if you want to accuse someone of plagiarism then evidence must be provided. This means the same visual scenes and/or dialogue lifted verbatim from the comic to prove the case. Legally speaking, inspiration is not copyrighted nor a strong enough claim to sue someone in court. I read the comic and own the physical volumes and can say they only share characters and same historical period. Hell, even the character of Nared and Mingyi Swa are different from their portrayal in this drama.
I saw the posts where the scriptwriter tried to downplay the shipping and suggestive BL comments and she wasn't insulting them. It's a wise precaution considering the character involved was Phra Naresuan. You talk as if you don't know what the laws are like in Thailand.
It seems the comic creator is upset about "being tricked about the compensation" since she didn't mention her work was being copied and regardless of what happened between them, I find the timing to be suspicious.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
It's easier to troll people on social media because that creates the biggest noise and grabs attention. Being calm and reasonable is not as flashy.
I've seen the posts by her fans who want the drama banned. In the end this will only result in confirming BL fans' image as unhinged to the general public and ensure no drama like HTLD will be filmed again. because no platform/investors want the risk or bad publicity.
As for queer-baiting, most of them don't know the meaning of the term and just use it casually.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
LOL! It's fine if the fans are maintaining a sense of realism and respect. I don't know if you saw the news but a Japanese BL mangaka was harassed so badly by international fans they had to delete their social media account. This is also excessive entitlement. Don't like, don't read should be the rule.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
The difference is that older fans had communities where the older fan would mentor the younger one and tell them about fandom history and etiquette. That space doesn't exist now. I would also like to say we didn't have the amount of self-entitlement that the new generation has, can't imagine going to creator and demanding or arguing about their idea of a character or relationship. That's what fanfic is for.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
You're welcome. The two sides should be clear on what they did and didn't do.
Thai reporters often behave in an unprofessional way, pressuring actors or vaguely insulting them in order to get a reaction that they can use to slander an actor. Both Tre and Naphat are aware of the various segments of fans but they have to be extra careful with how they behave and what they say because the characters they portray are sensitive. I feel sorry for them. It must be very stressful.
As for the comic creator, it was a business deal that fell through so that should be the end of it. Wanting to get a piece of the hype looks petty. Her fans are now demanding the studio credit her with the drama's success. It's important to mention the comic is a series of vignettes with BL tropes and nowhere near the scale of the plot and script of the drama. What credit is she looking for? Everyone can judge for themselves.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
Respecting boundaries is a forgotten virtue these days. As an older BL fan, I'm embarrassed by these younger fans' behaviour. Parasocial relationships are not healthy, especially if a person can't separate fantasy from reality.
Amused at Naphat saying he needs to get out of the jungle and return to civilization soon because he's filming another drama on location. Poor guy. Must be hell filming in a jungle in this weather.
Unnecessary drama really but people love to talk and compare. There was no way the comic could be adapted anyway.…
Let me explain that comment. BL fans were directly tagging the two lead actors and scriptwriters on twitter, and some were doing it at live interviews with the actors, to engage in BL teasing and discussion. The actors played along at first but then acted like they didn't understand the teasing and then had to deny any "romance" going on between their characters when it got too much. It's understandable as they don't want to get into hot water or get jailed at worse. The scriptwriter later said it wasn't romance but consideration of friendship and brotherhood and this caused outrage in BL fans as they accused her of "selling out".
There was no need for the comic writer to step into this situation to "protect her fans" at all.
It used to be basic etiquette for BL fans not to harass actors or creators of media that is not explicitly BL. It's okay to fangirl and ship but not to make people uncomfortable to the degree they have to come out to repeatedly deny a fantasy.
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Following the dissemination of information and allegations on social media concerning the "Hongsawadi" series, alleging plagiarism or adaptation of the comic "Ayutthaya Eyawadi," Channel One 31 would like to clarify the facts for accurate understanding as follows:
Channel One 31 would like to clarify that after the "Mae Yiu" series aired, Channel One 31 discussed with Ms. Sirilak Srisukon, the scriptwriter, to continue writing a story set in the Ayutthaya period. Ms. Sirilak suggested the story of King Naresuan and the Crown Prince. Although they were destined to engage in a duel, the fact that King Naresuan was taken captive to Hongsawadi at a young age makes it possible that the two were close. Furthermore, after the duel, there is a legend of building a stupa for the Crown Prince, which is unusual for an enemy. Therefore, it is believed that the two had a bond since childhood, not just were enemies. Thus, the idea arose to adapt events from that historical period into the series. Let's tell the story from another perspective (similar to the approach taken with "Mae Yiu"), that if the two monarchs were close friends, like siblings, but ultimately had to fight each other for their respective lands, it would be a very interesting topic because it presents a human drama issue. Channel One 31 approved this project.
Ms. Sirilak then continued to develop this project and conducted further research, adhering to the important principle of appropriate interpretation, as it concerns real historical figures, which is sensitive in terms of beliefs and respect. She found the animated series "Ayutthaya Eyawadi," which had some concepts similar to the historical information about King Naresuan and Prince Maha Uparaja. Channel One 31 then assigned Ms. Sirilak to contact the creators of "Ayutthaya Eyawadi" to inform them of their intention to develop a similar project based on the historical events of King Naresuan and Prince Maha Uparaja, and to negotiate purchasing the copyright from the animated series creators to avoid future problems, even though Channel One 31 will not be producing the series based on the animated story. "Ayutthaya Eeyawadi" is also included, which the cartoon creators are pleased to acknowledge.
However, the cartoon is a fictional interpretation in a parallel world and presents a same-sex relationship, while the series "Hongsawadi" refers to real historical figures. Therefore, the interpretation must be within appropriate boundaries, considering sensitivities in many dimensions. The presentation must be done with the utmost caution and respect, which the creators of the "Ayutthaya Eeyawadi" cartoon understand and acknowledge.
Nevertheless, after discussions, both parties agreed that the approach and scope of the content in the cartoon and the series are different. When the cartoon creators learned that Channel One 31 would not use the name and storyline from the cartoon, it was agreed that there would be no need for a copyright sale, and compensation for the time spent on discussions has been settled. The discussions were polite, transparent, and ended with a good understanding.
The company recognizes and values the creative works, intellectual property, and copyrights of all producers. The company has never intended to infringe on or take advantage of any creator and remains committed to creating works responsibly toward history, stakeholders, and viewers.
Going forward, the company would like to thank everyone for their feedback and is ready to listen to constructive opinions from all parties to produce the best possible work.
One 31 Channel
April 14, 2026
Now this not only negatively impacts the drama's reputation and marketing overseas but also damaged the two lead actors who have now been dragged into this. Does anyone need to wonder why BL fandom/fans have such a bad reputation?
OneD has posted an official statement which is in line with what we were saying here. Honestly, any sensible person would have known.
I saw the posts where the scriptwriter tried to downplay the shipping and suggestive BL comments and she wasn't insulting them. It's a wise precaution considering the character involved was Phra Naresuan. You talk as if you don't know what the laws are like in Thailand.
It seems the comic creator is upset about "being tricked about the compensation" since she didn't mention her work was being copied and regardless of what happened between them, I find the timing to be suspicious.
I've seen the posts by her fans who want the drama banned. In the end this will only result in confirming BL fans' image as unhinged to the general public and ensure no drama like HTLD will be filmed again. because no platform/investors want the risk or bad publicity.
As for queer-baiting, most of them don't know the meaning of the term and just use it casually.
Thai reporters often behave in an unprofessional way, pressuring actors or vaguely insulting them in order to get a reaction that they can use to slander an actor. Both Tre and Naphat are aware of the various segments of fans but they have to be extra careful with how they behave and what they say because the characters they portray are sensitive. I feel sorry for them. It must be very stressful.
As for the comic creator, it was a business deal that fell through so that should be the end of it. Wanting to get a piece of the hype looks petty. Her fans are now demanding the studio credit her with the drama's success. It's important to mention the comic is a series of vignettes with BL tropes and nowhere near the scale of the plot and script of the drama. What credit is she looking for? Everyone can judge for themselves.
There was no need for the comic writer to step into this situation to "protect her fans" at all.
It used to be basic etiquette for BL fans not to harass actors or creators of media that is not explicitly BL. It's okay to fangirl and ship but not to make people uncomfortable to the degree they have to come out to repeatedly deny a fantasy.