Shine (Thai: ชาย) is a 2025 Thai romantic historical drama television series produced by Be On Cloud and distributed by WeTV. The series aired weekly on Saturdays from August 2 to September 20, 2025, and was also broadcast on Channel 7. It joined the Netflix Thailand catalog on October 31, 2025.
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Synopsis
Thailand, 1969. Economist Trin returns from Paris to help his country to face necessary social reforms. His worldview is challenged through his romantic relationship with Tanwa, a carefree hippie who plays in the band Moonshine, and Victor, a headstrong student who takes part in the protests against the military dictatorship.
Cast and characters
Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (Apo) as Trin Suwannaphat
Phakphum Romsaithong (Mile) as Tanwa Chatbodi
Yuke Songpaisan (Son) as Colonel Krailert Suwannaphat, Trin's uncle
Yotsawat Tawapee (Euro) as Naran Pitayatorn, a journalist
Sinjai Plengpanich (Nok) as Mondira Techasawet (Moira), the owner of Gran Paradiso club
Pimolrat Pisolyabutr (Kob) as Dhevi Suwannaphat, Krailert's wife
Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang as M.L. Thanakhom, Trin's friend
Sutatta Udomsilp (Punpun) as Daowadee Wattanapisarn, Naran's girlfriend
Peter Deriy as Victor Boonterdtoon Salenko, a biracial student who falls in love with Trin
Sataporn Nakwilairoj as Phadoem Chatbodi, Tanwa's father and a businessman
Unnop Thongborisut as Veera, Krailert's driver and assistant
Thanaporn Wagprayoon (Parn) as Num, Victor's mother
Thanawat Sinawatra (Fuaiz) as Wut
Athens Werapatanakul (Mio) as Tiva, a student
Pawat Akkradetsakul (Bump) as Narong, a student
Patiphan Fueangfunuwat (JJ) as Sucha, Tanwa's friend
Senam Rakphu as Nuch, Victor's sister
Gandhi Wasuwitchayagit as Commander Pracha Suttisakol
Guest
Lisa Delamar as Claire (Ep. 1), Trin's girlfriend
Nattasha Bunprachom (Yoghurt) as Rose
Wongwachira Petchkeaw (Care) as Asawin
Gasab Jumpadib as General Tird
Totrakul Jantima (Pom) as Director General of PR Dept.
Production
The series was directed by Jean Khamkwan Duangmanee and Den Panuwat Inthawat, with cinematography by Teerawat Rujintham and production design by Tum Pawas Sawatchaiyamet. Music was composed by Aek Sudkhate Jungcharoen and Jay Monton Jira.
Reception
Shine received critical acclaim for its production, acting, script, and its skillful and clever portrayal of stories of love, hope, and identity.