A Thai period drama which has been steadily coming up is the ‘Royal Doctor.’ This drama is a romantic comedy following an enamoring plot with cheesy jokes and tickling humor sprinkled in between to keep things interesting and the viewers invested in the show.
This period love drama is an initiative of the company named Sonix Boom 2013 company ltd. and released its pilot episode on 21st March, 2023 on the Channel 3 network in Thailand. Royal Doctor is a Chudapha Chanthakhet directorial containing big names like Mario Maurer and Kimberley Anne Woltemas in the main star cast following Masu Junyangdikul, Suangsuda Lawanprasert, Charttayodom Hiranyatthiti, Napapa Tantrakul and Jariya Anfone in supporting roles.
Though there have been speculations about this drama being the sequel of ‘Thong Ek: The Herbal Master, (2019)’ Mario and Kimberley’s other drama in which they performed together in similar kind of roles, but Royal Doctor may only be somewhat related to the former drama and is not a sequel to that show. It follows an entirely different plot including concepts of time-travel and the kind.
In Royal Doctor we get to watch a unique romance between a modern day medical student who is swept to a period way back in time and a doctor from that period.
Royal Doctor- Main Cast
Mario Maurer who plays the role of Thong-On, is an actor and musician signed under channel 3. He began his career in his late teens, becoming a model at 16 before breaking it big onto the screens with his lead role in the hit film ‘The Love of Siam’ (2014). Mario’s other successful projects include ‘First Love’ (2010) and ‘Pee Mak,’ a high-grossing film of Thailand that saw major success. Mario is speculatively in a relationship with Junji Janjira, a model turned actress.
Kimberley Anne Woltemas acts as Bua/ Akrima, the girl who got thrown back in time. She comes from a mixed Thai-German descent and debuted in 2009 with the series, ‘4 Hujai Khon Kao.’ Kimberley has been the face and model in various advertisements over the years, endorsing many brands. She is currently engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Mark Prin Suparat.
Royal Doctor- Plot Synopsis
In Royal Doctor the period of King Rama III has fallen into solemnity as the prince falls gravely ill following an unexpected accident. The royal doctors Doctor Thongkham and Thong-On arrive to urgently treat the prince and they have to search for herbs to make medicine for treating his royal highness.
A medical student, Bua mysteriously lands in this ages old period and is discovered by Thong-On who is baffled as well and curious about this young female’s origins. Stuck in the different era, Bua tries to find all sorts of ways and experiments to try and find a way back for herself, meanwhile spending time Thong-On brings the two closer together, forming a strong bond between them. The two of them share knowledge and skills to learn and find new methods of treating various sicknesses. Though Bua is constantly worried about her state of being in a time-period she does not belong to and concerned for her problem of being unable to find a way back to the modern era.
Even though the time travel trope may have gotten over-used in novels, dramas and movies; it does not get old or lose its touch in entertainment, making it a strong element which if utilized well-enough will surely bring great results.
Royal Doctor Episode 10 Release Date
The last episode 9 of Royal Doctor got release on 18th April, 2023 and Royal Doctor Episode 10 will be premiering on Monday, 24th April of the new week. It will air at 7:00 pm for the audiences in Thailand and to know the time this episode becomes available in your country, consult the list given below:
- For viewers in Canada: 8:00 am NT on Monday, 24th April.
- For viewers in India: 5:30 pm IST on Monday, 24th April.
- For viewers in Australia: 10:00 pm AEST on Monday, 24th April.
- For viewers in the Philippines: 8:00 pm PHT on Monday, 24th April.
- For viewers in Japan: 09:00 pm JST on Monday, 24th April.
- For viewers in South Korea: 09:00 pm KST on Monday, 24th April.
Royal Doctor: Where To Watch
The Royal Doctor is a show that airs an episode every Monday and Tuesday on the Channel 3 network in Thailand. International fans of the show may be able to access the networks on online streaming platforms like Viu and Netflix, but only for some regions while others will have to consider using legal VPNs to view the episodes safely and clearly.
