Don't Say No (Thai: เมื่อหัวใจใกล้กัน) is a Thai boys' love (BL) television series produced by Me Mind Y. It stars Phachara Suansri (Ja) and Chalongrat Novsamrong (First), with direction by Passawut Sukbua (Pique) and screenplay by Ornwan Vichyawankul (May) .
The series aired from 6 August to 22 October 2021, with weekly episodes on Fridays on One 31 and available for replay on LINE TV.
Contents
Synopsis
Leo (Ja) and Fiat (First) have been close friends since childhood. After more than ten years, they decide to begin a romantic relationship.
As they transition from friendship to a relationship, both struggle to adjust to the change in their dynamic. Leo becomes more reserved, while Fiat reacts with uncertainty, particularly in moments of physical closeness. Complications arise when people from Fiat's past reappear, leading to tension between the two.
Cast and characters
Main
Phachara Suansri (Ja) as Leo
Chalongrat Novsamrong (First) as Fiat
Supporting
Chisanupong Paungmanee (Smart) as Leon (Leo's brother)
Pongsapak Rachaporn (James) as Pob
Supakit Wilasmongkolchai (Chai) as Aek
Supakorn Wilasmongkolchai (Seng) as Tho
Putthanat Chayaaphinanthakul (Puth) as Plainam
Phunthida Phairuangkij (Beam) as Natsu
Sirinya Puengsuwan (Rin) as Anda
Thanakorn Sangwan (Ole) as Rick
Nattawut Praphapensuk (Earth) as Third
Daniel Alex Bird as Varun
Parlika Mongkonlirwrungfa (Earth) as Punn
Jakkarin Yungnun (Natt) as King
Guest
Natcha Somboonwong (Sound) as Nina
Charoenchai Khantichaikhajohn (Strong) as Chika
Sittawasilp Kabilchonlathit (Ofah) as young Fiat
Songsit Rungnopakunsi (Kob) as Korn (Leo's father)
Sarut Vichitrananda (Big) as Mait (Fiat's father)
Sueangsuda Lawanprasert (Namfon) as Leo's mother
Pumwaree Yodkamol (Air) as Fiat's stepmother
Production
The series was produced by Me Mind Y, the same company behind TharnType the Series. The screenplay was written by MAME, who also wrote Love by Chance and TharnType.
Filming took place in 2021 and concluded in October of the same year.
The series ranked among the most-watched titles on LINE TV during its broadcast period.
Release
The series premiered on 6 August 2021, airing on One 31 on Fridays at 10:45 p.m. (local time). Episodes were made available for replay on LINE TV later the same day.
The series was also distributed internationally on Viki, iQIYI and WeTV.
Reception
The series performed strongly on LINE TV, where it ranked highly during several weeks of its broadcast.
Media coverage highlighted the on-screen chemistry between Ja and First, particularly in relation to the portrayal of the central relationship.