I've seen this already with Anne Thongprasom & Au Tanakorn. There was even Angie Hastings (instead of the doll Diana Flipo). So I didn't particularly feel the need to see this remaked plus this version's cast has Jui, who is too charming to be a nang'rai. She is equally as enchanting a woman as Ploy, so at first the audience might be torn as to whom they should root for (especially when we have nang'ek whose personality is supposed to be difficult). What's the same like in old version is that her side-character gets too much focus. Jab Penpetch Benyakul plays in both versions, which is funny. Other thing so adorable on the 2001 version was that Karat, being such a wild and feisty woman, has taken up an undying interest in a man who seemed like a dull, boring type. Au Tanakorn played that well. But Pope does not seem dull at all. Also, Pope & Ploy don't have the age gap. So, all that's a different dynamics. Nevertheless, it's soon proven that Ploy & Pope work perfectly in their own way.

It doesn't start as cheerful story: but to watch a friendship destroyed for a man who wasn't even worth it, makes you prepared that Karat's character is not to be as sweet as your usual nang'ek.

Then the main couple starts getting closer. They made Pope wear glasses (they're especially awkward in the scene of him jumping into sea waves) probably in attempt to make him look a bit prim. Ploy of course flourishes in her role, as SHE can be both nang'rai/nang'ek. (Karat has truly horrendous mother, one that could make you commit suicide. No wonder she grew-up into a woman who tends to act out.) It's hilarious when she mistakenly thinks he is his own's mother's lover. I like how Karat falls for him early and also confesses to him fast:) Then she kissses him and knocks his stupid glasses. But it's cute he's not tired with her after she practically jumps his neck. She's dominant with him and drags him around shopping and changing his clothes and image, he lets her and is cute about it. She shows she's thankful he has given her a chance. They are really so cute. Same like the older version.

Then, of course, he meets Jui. Like I mentioned above, that's a bit iffy because of the wrong type cast. The story is completely the same, Pisut is not at fault at all, as she is capable, even while pregnant/already mother of a baby, to go at any lenghts and exploit the compassionate streak of his character. Karat cannot handle the situation with grace, as she knows how motivated her rival is to win over her, and also because this time she is truly in love. She is scared to death that the woman who was once able to steal her husband right in front of her nose should do so again.

Therefore this love story does not end with the wedding.

It's strong story, as it's well balanced. Both sides of this couple are madly in love (her so much she can't see there's nothing to worry, him so much he endures all her terrible behavior), both are capable to forget their pride for it, yet both have strong self-respect issues to contend while battleing to keep this marriage. The theme of kindness, emotional blackmailing, loneliness is well featured in this lakorn. Regrettably Ploy's character seems like nuisance in large part of the drama, as she acts so childish. Still she mantains good dynamics with Pope, as without question, her looks are extraordinary. Pope is very cute, but his looks actually are pretty average. So he actually fits the Pisut role in his own way. They make a couple that is strangely perfect.

As hysterical and vengeful as she is, as kind and peaceful is he. Guarded and gentlemanly at any circumstance (NOT a "noble idiot", for he is intelligent and capable to see through nang'rai, just as he can see behind his nang'ek's antics), yet only she can bring a smile to his serious face. You really wish this couple is able to save their marriage...

I won't describe more of the following story. Let's just say every kind of hell is going to break loose, even if neither of them actually did anything bad:)

I appreciate the bonus thing they did for all the characters in the last episode and Ploy&Pope were so cute and funny, so... In the end, I rate this version a bit higher:)