Sarawat Yai

The original version was produced by Kantana Group also for Thai TV Ch. 7 and directed by Nirattisai Kaljaruek, the now owner and managing director of Pasang Yasorn Co.,Ltd., and starring Likit Ekmongkol, Monrudee Yamaphai and Yutthapichai "Dodo" Chanlekha. Well received by viewers and critics, Sarawat Yai 1994 version unexpectedly received top viewership ratings.

Based on a true story of a real life Thai police and written by a policeman, Sarawat Yai gave a very vivid detailed account of real events that happened by exposing and bringing to light the problems of corruption in the Thai police force in a way that had never been done before. Naturally, the Thai Police viewed this expose as an insult and began to protest. Soon the police initiated the campaign to ban the miniseries and demanded for channel 7 to stop broadcasting Sarawat Yai. Finally, after airing only half of its episodes, Ch. 7 suddenly took Sarawat Yai off the air, leaving the Thai television viewing audience puzzled as to how it ends.[3][4] Many television miniseries enthusiasts wondered if the 2019 version will meet the same fate as its predecessor. In an interview with MSN.com, the leading man Es Kantapong said that he was also worried that his version may be banned from broadcasting since the production wrapped almost two years ago, but Ch. 7 had not put it on its prime time line-up in 2018. He added that he was quite relieved when he received news that Sarawat Yai 2019 version will go on air in January 2019.[5]

Yai Weroj, a young accomplished policeman is moved from the frontier to be the new chief inspector at Phra Lan Provincial Police Station, Phra Kamphaeng Province. Phra Lan is a remote area and full of illegal business and corruption in civil service circles. He tries to solve crimes and be a good role model for other policemen. He has Kampaeng, a beautiful wife who always supports him, as well as Pittayatorn, a greenhorn young policeman to assist him.[6][7]

• Kantapong Bumrungrak as Pol Maj Yai Weroj
• Tussaneeya Karnsomnuch as Kampaeng
• Wathit Sopha as Acting Pol Sub Lt Pittayatorn
• Ingfah Ketkham as Mattanee
• Ornlene Sothiwanwongse as Orathai
• Art Supawatt Purdy as Pol Maj Gen Anek, Commander Anek
• Nunthasai Pisalayabuth as Pol Col Sabanant
• Nukkid Boonthong as Sergeant Booncherd
• Surasak Chottinnawat as Pol Capt Kobkiat
• Wasu Sangsingkaew as Governor Pichet
• Praptpadol Suwanbang as Mogul Kakanand
• Anuwat Niwatawong as Mogul Noi
• Sumet Ong-art as Mogul Jaturon
• Pongsanart Vinsiri as Kamnan Chalongchok
• Puchisa Thanapat as Nawakun
• Worapot Chaem as Sergeant Pranote
• Rahtree Wittawat as Sister Juab
• Terdporn Manopaiboon as Soy milk old seller
• Thanayong Wongtrakun as Sergeant Chart (cameo)

Sarawat Yai 2019 debut episode received the viewership rating of 6.9, according to the Nielsen Rating (Thailand). This number is considered to be high for prime time television miniseries. After the debut episode, Sarawat Yai ratings continued to climb upwards reaching 8.4 by episode 9 on February 3, 2019. According to TV Digital Watch website, the rating for the finale episode on February 17, 2019 peaked at 11.3, making 'Sarawat Yai' the first highest-rated primetime miniseries for Ch.7 this year.[8][9][10]

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