Is there such a thing as love that endures against all odds?

Memoir of Rati seems to believe so. And it proves it.

Adapted from the web novel by P. Picha, this historical Thai BL stars Inn Sarin as Rati, an orphan raised in France who returns to Siam as an interpreter, and Great Sapol as Thee, a nobleman in the Ministry of Education. Set in 1915 Siam, their story begins with a quiet spark at a festival, the kind of meeting that could be forgettable, if not for the undeniable current of attraction beneath it. Alongside them, another romance takes shape between Boom Tharatorn as Dech, a Muay Thai fighter of noble birth, and Aou Thanaboon as Mek, a commoner who fights for survival.

When I first shared my impressions after episode two, I was struck by the restraint of the storytelling, the quiet longing, the tension between duty and desire, and the believable pull between two men caught between society’s rules and their own hearts. The series didn’t yell its intentions; it whispered them in glances and tender moments.

Now that it’s finished, I can say those small moments became something unbelievably enduring.

Memoir of Rati doesn’t linger on politics or sweeping historical shifts. Instead, it roots itself in love, forbidden love, love divided by class, love that defies family expectations, and above all, love that endures. Both romances are beautifully told. Both strike a chord. And both leave a lasting impression.

I admit I was most drawn to Mek and Dech. Their chemistry was natural, their connection effortless. Each time they shared the screen felt like coming home. Dech’s defiance of the expectations he was born into while fighting for Mek spoke louder than any words. And Mek’s small gestures, like planting flowers for Dech, showed how love doesn’t always need to be declared to be deeply felt.

Thee and Rati’s story, meanwhile, stood for duty as much as love. But neither let their roles or responsibilities eclipse what they felt. Instead, they proved that who you love should never determine what you’re allowed to achieve. You can pursue your dreams and still love freely. That was their quiet rebellion and their greatest truth.

Yes, the French-speaking in the series fell short (though their efforts were truly impressive), but what Memoir of Rati delivered was something more important: a story about love that refuses to be defined by society, only by the heart.

And for that, I fell in love.

For a series that captures the heart and keeps it, watch Memoir of Rati now on the GMMTV YouTube channel.

Because in the end, that’s what a memoir is. Not a record of facts, but a remembrance of feelings. And Memoir of Rati is a story of love worth remembering.

Rating- 4 out of 5