That Summer (TV series)
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| Original title | ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด |
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| Directed by | Tichakorn Phukhaotong |
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| Opening theme | "สายลมกับเกลียวคลื่น (Wind and Wave)" by Thanawin Pholcharoenrat |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Production location | Thailand |
| Running time | 47–80 minutes |
| Production company | GMMTV |
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| Release | 19 September – 21 November 2025 |
That Summer (Thai: ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด; RTGS: Phom Choe Chao Chai Bon Chaihat lit. 'I Met a Prince on the Beach') is a 2025 Thai boys' love romantic drama television series, starring Thanawin Pholcharoenrat (Winny) and Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat (Satang).[1] Directed by Tichakorn Phukhaotong (Jojo) and produced by GMMTV together with Chamade Film,[2] it was announced at the GMMTV 2025: Riding the Wave event on 26 November 2024.[3]
The series premiered on 19 September 2025, airing every Friday at 20:30 ICT on One 31 and GMMTV's official YouTube channel, and concluded on 21 November 2025.[4]
Synopsis
When Lava (Thanawin Pholcharoenrat), a troubled young man, is sent to live with his uncle on an island for a summer rehabilitation session, what he expected was a carefree vacation turns into a heart-wrenching encounter. He finds a mysterious man (Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat) unconscious on the beach, suffering from amnesia, and has to take care of him, unaware that this man is actually a prince.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
- Thanawin Pholcharoenrat (Winny) as Lava Tiwakorn[6]
- A troublesome young man, Lava, who constantly causes problems for his mother, so he is sent to an island to straighten him out and live with his uncle, Peng. But his life changes when he meets Davin, a young man who has lost his memory and is found washed up on the beach.
- Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat (Satang) as Wave / Prince Davin Everett Delroy
- A prince of the fictional Kingdom of Arantha who is about to be appointed heir to the throne. However, due to certain circumstances, he ends up on an island with Lava, who takes care of him. Lava finds him unconscious on the beach of the island where he was sent. Suffering from loss of memory, Davin is put under the care of Uncle Peng. Lava names him Wave, after the waves that brought the young man to him.
Supporting
- Tanutchai Wijitvongtong (Mond) as Peng (Lava's uncle)
- He's tasked with reforming the troublemaker Lava by Lava's mother. He's a key character who teaches Lava to adapt and confront life-changing situations.
- Phudtripart Bhudthonamochai (Ryu) as Dr. Wut
- A doctor stationed on the island where Lava is sent and seems to be have quite a close relationship with Pheng. He examines Davin when Lava brought him to the hospital.
- Trai Nimtawat (Neo) as Tum
- Tum is a worker at Peng's resort, who becomes Lava's friend. They're practically in the same friend group as Lava, and they often go everywhere together.
- Thishar Thurachon (Mint) as Kratae
- A nurse at the hospital where Dr. Wut works.
Guest
- Tipnaree Weerawatnodom (Namtan) as Princess Anya (Davin's older sister)
- Charisar Oldham (Chari) as Princess Kate (Davin's younger sister)
- Sarut Vichitrananda (Big) as Davin's father
- Kwanrudee Klomklorm (Kwan) as Davin's mother
- Teeradech Vitheepanich (Tee) as Victor (Davin's friend)
- Ratchaarpaake Tunsiriwanlobp (Tutun) as Victor's father
- Ornanong Thaisriwong (Golf) as Lava's mother
- Gawin Caskey (Fluke) as Natee / Paolo
- Thinnaphan Tantui (Thor) as Peng's ex-boyfriend
- Harit Cheewagaroon (Sing) as Dr. Mai
Production
After the series was announced by GMMTV during their Riding the Wave event on 26 November 2024, fitting of the cast members was held on 17 April 2025 before the script reading on 21 April.[7][8] Filming started on 8 May 2025 and wrapped up on 4 August 2025.[9] The official trailer was revealed on 1 September 2025.[10]
Fan meetings
| Year | Title | Date | Venue | Ref. |
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| 2025 | That Summer: The First Sunshine | 19 September 2025 | 6th Fl. Siam Paragon - Siam Pavalai, Paragon Cineplex | [11] |
| That Summer: Final EP. Fan Meeting | 21 November 2025 | 6th Fl. Siam Paragon - Siam Pavalai, Paragon Cineplex | [12] |
Soundtrack
| Title | Artist(s) | Ref. |
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| "สายลมกับเกลียวคลื่น (Wind and Wave)" | Thanawin Pholcharoenrat | [13] |
| "ใจฉันมีแค่เธอ (Belong With You)" | Thanawin Pholcharoenrat, Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat | [14] |
| "ดาวหลงทาง (Sea and Star)" | Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat | [15] |
Accolades
Listicles
| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| Teen Vogue | 13 Best BL Dramas of 2025 | Included | [16] |
References
- ↑ ""วินนี่-สตางค์" ปล่อยพลังรัก เนรมิตค่ำคืนแห่งความทรงจำ ส่งท้ายซีรีส์ "That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด" ทำแฟนๆ ใจเต้นแรง ในงาน "That Summer Final EP. FAN MEETING" (in Thai). Manager Daily. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "จัดเต็ม! ส่องความปังครั้งใหม่ GMMTV 2025 : RIDING THE WAVE กับไลน์อัพจัดเต็มไม่มีพัก". Mint Magazine Thailand (in Thai). 27 November 2024. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ สุธีภัทรกุล, กฤตพล (27 November 2024). "'GMMTV' เปิดตัวซีรีส์-คอนเทนต์หลากแนว ใน 'GMMTV 2025 RIDING THE WAVE'". Bangkok Biz News (in Thai). Archived from the original on 18 February 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ "วินนี่-สตางค์ ควงคู่ขึ้นเกาะสานต่อความรักที่ไม่ยอมพักร้อน ใน That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด". workpointTODAY. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "เรื่องย่อซีรีส์วาย "ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด - That Summer" (มีคลิป)" (in Thai). Manager Daily. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ Faifun (17 September 2025). "รู้จัก 6 นักแสดง That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด". entertainment.trueid.net. trueID. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "ฟิตติ้งแล้ว! ภาพเบื้องหลัง "วินนี่ – สตางค์" ซีรีส์ "That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด"". daradaily.com (in Thai). Daradaily. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "บูสต์ๆๆๆ เอเนอร์จี้วันจันทร์ อ่านบทกันแบบครมทีม!" (in Thai). ThatSummerTH. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "ออนแอร์ได้เลย! 'วินนี่-สตางค์' ปิดกล้องซีรีส์เรื่องใหม่ "That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด" พร้อมชวนรอชมเร็วๆ นี้". mintmagth.com (in Thai). Mint Magazine. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "รอเลย! 'วินนี่-สตางค์' ฝากผลงานซีรีส์ "That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด" - ชมตอนแรกพร้อมกัน 19 ก.ย. นี้". mintmagth.com (in Thai). Mint Magazine. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ ""วินนี่-สตางค์" สร้างความทรงจำร่วมกับแฟนคลับ ในงาน "That Summer : The First Sunshine"". Bangkok Biz News (in Thai). 20 September 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "'วินนี่-สตางค์' นำทีมนักแสดงชมซีรีส์ตอนจบกับแฟนคลับ ใน 'That Summer Final EP. FAN MEETING'". Bangkok Biz News (in Thai). 22 November 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "สายลมกับเกลียวคลื่น (Wind and Wave) Ost.That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด - Winny Thanawin". youtube.com. GMMTV Records. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "ใจฉันมีแค่เธอ (Belong With You) Ost.That Summer ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด - Winny, Satang". youtube.com. GMMTV Records. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "เพราะมาก! "สตางค์" ปล่อย MV "ดาวหลงทาง" (Sea and Star) Ost. "ผมเจอเจ้าชายบนชายหาด"". daradaily.com. Daradaily. 1 November 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Best BL Dramas of 2025, From 'Heated Rivalry' to 'Khemjira'". 8 December 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
External links
- 2020s Thai LGBTQ-related drama television series
- 2020s Thai television dramas
- 2025 Thai television dramas
- Thai drama television series
- Thai romantic drama television series
- Television series by GMMTV
- Television series by Gmo Films
- One 31 television dramas
- Thai boys' love television series
- Thai romantic comedy television series
- Thai-language television dramas
- Thai television soap operas
- Television series by Chamade Film
