How Thai and International Fans Teach Me About Storytelling
People often say they believe in freedom of speech—and I absolutely agree. Everyone has the right to express their opinions, to comment, and even to criticize, no matter how sensitive or challenging the subject might be.
That’s part of living in a democratic society. Democracy isn’t about agreeing on everything; it’s about respecting our differences, and understanding that every individual sees the world in their own unique way. I believe in that wholeheartedly.
But with every comment, criticism, or action, there are always consequences—not just sometimes, but always. That’s something I’ve thought about a lot, especially when comparing Thai and international audiences.
For example, in one of my series, there’s a scene where a character gets shot. Many international fans were deeply moved by the emotional weight of that moment. But Thai fans focused on details like, ‘Why didn’t they take him to the hospital?’
I thought, ‘Didn’t you notice the main character is a doctor?
He knows exactly what’s happening to his brother, and besides, the world is ending in one day—do you really think a hospital would still be running?’ It’s as if Thai audiences often focus on finding technical errors or logical gaps in the story, almost like playing a game of “spot the mistake.”
That said, I don’t think this comes from a negative place. It could simply be a difference in how people approach storytelling. Thai viewers may prefer to analyze the technicalities rather than the emotions, or maybe it’s just their way of engaging with the work. I respect that.
What I do want to say is that every time I see a notification pop up with a comment from a Thai viewer, I get genuinely excited. Knowing that people in my own country are watching my work and engaging with it—it’s such a cool feeling. It’s like seeing the connection come full circle, and it makes me really proud to share my stories with them.
Still, this is part of why I tend to focus on international audiences. It’s not that I don’t value Thai viewers—far from it. But I want my work to resonate globally, to connect with audiences everywhere. That’s my priority. Thai fans will always be important to me, but I hope they’ll also understand that I’m aiming for something bigger—a story that transcends borders and speaks to people worldwide.
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