The Loyal Pin


The Loyal Pin is a Thai historical romance television series that premiered on Workpoint TV and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on 4 August 2024, and ran until 17 November 2024. It stars Rebecca Patricia Armstrong and Sarocha Chankimha. Adapted by MonMaw from the novel of the same name, it is directed by Kittisak Cheewasatjasakun, and produced by IdolFactory.

Synopsis

The series takes place in the 1960s, it follows the relationship between Princess Anilaphat and Lady Pilantita, beginning in childhood. By the age of 15, Princess Anin has to pursue her study in England resulting in her leaving her close friend, Lady Pin.
Princess Anin realizes that she has feelings for Lady Pin. By the time she returns to her home country for her brother's engagement, Princess Anin does everything it takes to get close and confess her love to Lady Pin; however Lady Pin is arranged to be married to Master Kueakiat.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

  • Charm Osthanond as H.S.H. Princess Pattamika Kasidit
  • Apinan Prasertwattanakul as H.R.H. Prince of the Sawetawarit Palace
  • Alicia Hiranprueck as H.S.H. Princess Alisa
  • Kanin Stanley as H.S.H. Prince Anantawut Sawetawarit
  • Danny Luciano as H.S.H. Prince Arnon Sawetawarit
  • Chatchawit Techarukpong as M.R. Kueakiat Kankuea
  • Sarochinee Petampai as M.R. Uangfah Darawan
  • Asavarid Pinitkanchanapan as M.R. Muangram
  • Lalichat Warawirojpol as M.R. Paravati
  • Neilinyah Taweearayapat as Alisara Sawatdiphat
  • Tanida Bavornkaisri as Ornida Sawatdiphat
  • Nuttapart Tuntistianchai as Pranot
  • Orntara Poolsak as Prik
  • Sutthatip Wutichaipradit as Pia
  • Anna Maria Benedic as Koi

Guest

  • Nutthacha Jessica Padovan as Princess Anin
  • Ravinnapa Vannarot as Lady Pin
  • Rudklao Amratisha as H.S.H. Princess Dararai
  • Katreeya English as H.R.H. Princess Arbhanumas
  • Phongsakorn Sukiang as Nanmuang

Production

On 18 August 2023, IdolFactory released character images of Armstrong and Chankimha and announced the project as the first Thai GL period drama. Fitting began of all actors on 23 October 2023, and filming started on 20 November 2023. On 28 February 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Ministry of Commerce with IdolFactory with the aim to promote Thai goods and services to the international markets through their productions, including The Loyal Pin.
The Loyal Pin premiere gala was held for fans to watch the first episode with the cast on 28 July 2024 before the first episode aired on Workpoint TV on 4 August 2024.