Nueng Nai Suang (Thai: หนึ่งในทรวง) is a 2015 Thai television drama series starring Jirayu Tangsrisuk and Urassaya Sperbund. It aired on Channel 3 from 28 May to 8 July 2015.
The series is based on the novel of the same name by Busayamas (the pseudonym of Thai author Somnuk Sutabutra). Two earlier television adaptations of the novel were produced, airing in 1992 and 2005.
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Synopsis
Anawat Patcharapojanat (nicknamed Nueng), the son of former diplomat Vit Patcharapojanat, returns to Thailand after completing a master's degree in diplomacy in France. His arrival attracts widespread attention, particularly from young women like Sisuk and her friend Songsang. However, Hatairat Ratchapitak—an orphan raised by Sut and Thip Duenpradap as their adoptive daughter—remains unimpressed, openly criticizing arrogant men. Despite visiting relatives and the Duenpradap family, Anawat repeatedly misses encounters with Hatairat and his old friend Pinij Panatpong, who is staying at his brother Pinai's ranch to process his feelings for Hatairat.
The next day, Anawat finally meets Hatairat at the Duenpradap house alongside Sattha and Suda. He immediately develops a negative impression of her due to her apparent indifference, interpreting her behavior as disrespectful. Determined to retaliate, Anawat vows to humble her. Sattha and Suda later organize a birthday party for Sut, inviting extended family and friends to reconcile the pair.
At the party, Songsang dances with Anawat while Hatairat receives attention from other suitors. Though Anawat and Hatairat secretly observe each other, the event ends peacefully. Despite claiming to despise her, Anawat incessantly provokes Hatairat, disrupting her daily life. When Khun Chai temporarily relocates to the United States, Hatairat is compelled to teach at Anawat's residence.
Misunderstandings escalate when Dr. Prasong announces his marriage to Ura. Anawat mistakenly assumes Hatairat is the bride, feeling betrayed by her apparent indifference. After discovering she is merely a bridesmaid, he storms away in anger. Tensions peak when Anawat caresses Hatairat during a drive home, provoking her fury while he relishes his perceived victory.
Meanwhile, Pinij reluctantly agrees to marry Jampee under familial pressure. Before the wedding, he falls gravely ill and requests to see Hatairat. Anawat escorts her to visit Pinij, but he is transferred to Bangkok before their arrival. Stranded overnight at a ranch due to car troubles, Anawat and Hatairat face reprimands from Vit and Sut for impropriety. To salvage her reputation, Anawat is forced into an engagement with Hatairat, which she accepts to assert superiority over Sisuk and Songsang.
Anawat later confesses his love and proposes marriage, but Hatairat rejects him. Soon after, Vit informs her that Anawat has been critically injured in a Chiang Mai car accident. Distraught, Hatairat rushes to his side, where the two reconcile and declare their mutual affection. They marry, vowing to cherish each other unconditionally.
Cast
Jirayu Tangsrisuk as Nueng/Anawat
Urassaya Sperbund as Hatairach/Poom
Fair Gundon Akhazzan as Pu
Poly Pattrakorn Tungsupakul as Sattha Panee
Nam Ronadech Wongsaroj as Khun Chai
Michelle Behrmann as Paen
Chotika Wongwilas as Songsaeng
Ohm Kanin Stanley as Pinit
Namnung Suttidachanai ad Chulee
Ball Jitpanu as Khun Mor Prasong
Daraneenuch Pohpiti as Mae Nom
Mick Boromwuti Hiranyatihi as Khun Rewy
Original soundtracks
Ratings
Red color — the number of the highest rating
Blue color — the number of the lowest rating