Thai Watch Challenge FAQ, Questions & Discussion

Q: Can I still join the challenge after January?
A: Absolutely. You can join at any time, theoretically one day before the year ends.

Q: When does the challenge end?
A: On the last day of the year, 31. December.

Q: How many challenges do I have to complete?
A: That’s up to you. We do not have levels of difficulty. If you want to challenge yourself you can try to do all 16 challenges with only dramas, that would probably be the hardest option and take the most time for completion. If you don’t have much time but still like to participate you can also choose to only complete one block. The most important thing: Have fun!

Q: I started watching a drama last year and it’s still airing in the current year. Does it count?
A: No. Only dramas you have watched completely in the year of the currently running Thai Watch Challenge count for the challenge. (For example all watched titles in 2023 count for the Thai Watch Challenge 2023.) You can rewatch the episodes that aired the previous year though, that will make the drama count.

Q: Can I rewatch a drama/movie?
A: Sure, but only when your previous watch was in the year before the current one. You can’t watch the same drama/movie twice in the same year, it will only count as one.

Q: I know all the actors/actresses in Challenge 1 or have watched most of their works, do I need to watch a drama with them?
A: You can watch a drama/movie with any other actor or actress that you prefer. The idea of the challenge is to watch something with a ML or FL actor/actress that is unknown to you.

Q: Do I need to complete all four blocks for Challenge 12?
A: No, you can choose how many blocks you want to complete. You can’t mix them though, as in taking one challenge out of Block A and two of Block B. 

Q: Do I have to do the bonus block? 
A: No, you don't have to do the bonus block. It's what it says, a pure bonus for those who want to watch more for the challenge. You may use challenges of the bonus block for substitutes though, so if there's any challenge you rather not complete because you're not comfortable with it, think of a challenge not covered by the Watch Challenge and use the bonus challenge instead. 

(updated)

I'm currently watching Por in 

14 series to complete. Numbers coincide with running custom list for myself (you can read my notes, and rating for completed)

Currently watching - everyother country is on hold in my mind. lol
2. Game of Outlaws +2/15
3. Talay Luang +11/17
30. Rak Nakara +10/12
Beautiful bitter-sweet historic and costumed series. Will be recommended.
32. Nueng Dao Fah Diew +10/17
33. Lah Tah Chon +5/17
39. Unhappy Birthday (will binge after uploaded)
43. Love Destiny +10/15
44. Irresistible +10/20
Modern remake.  I don't hold out for a different ending. I do love Nut Devahastin Na Ayutthaya is being  given a romantic nod.
45. Nuer Nai +11/22
46. Krachao Seeda +10/13
I hope they don't botch the finale.
50. Lady Bancham +8/15
57. Likit Haeng Jan +9/14
61. Dare to Love: Hai Ruk Pipaksa +11/16
Just okay - I wanted it to be so much more than it is.
65. Mae Ai Sae Eun +7/15

moonchild thanks you for the badges <3 and JustOneMoreEpisode  for updates. <3

Wow!  Anusaya, love what you did on your TWC custom list!!

 JustOneMoreEpisode:

Thanks! I watched that one for this year's TWC.  I did like it a lot and gave it a 9. I had watched the K-drama years ago and mostly liked it as well.

Welcome - I'll think on the others. :D

 Anusaya:

moonchild thanks you for the badges <3

My pleasure. It's a hobby of mine. Thanks for joining the challenge. ^^ 

 JustOneMoreEpisode:

I am looking for a Thai remake of any drama from China, Japan, or Hong Kong if anyone knows some.

How about Let's Fight Ghost? It's a remake of the K-Drama Bring It On, Ghost from 2016. Just be aware that the ghosts here are scarier than in the Korean version. 😱 😅

Sorry I overread China, Japan or Hong Kong. I'll leave it here though for anyone else who looks for a remake from Korea. Upcoming remakes will be Love Stage (Japan) and Boss & Me (China). You could note them for next year. ^^

For Hong Kong: Turn Left Turn Right (2020)

 Qissyn:

Edit: I thought the emoji feature is already working but I guess not :_)

You can but you need to use codes. This site might help you: https://www.alt-codes.net/smiley_alt_codes.php 

Use the codes that begin with &, copy and paste them here. 

I apologize because my sign-up form does not have legit lakorns. Initially, I want to include them but I don't have the time to watch all of them. I'm currently juggling between my final year academics, assignments and project, two drama challenges and others :(

My sign-up form is also not updated because for the past few days, I have been trying to beautify my post (✿◠‿◠)

Update:
So far, I have finished 3 blocks (soon to be 4) and currently watching a documentary called 2,215