Thai PBS held a blessing ceremony for the grand historical series “Tongimar,” bringing Sammy Cowell back to the screen after four years alongside Man Thrisanu, supporting Thai soft power with a planned 2027 release.
Thai PBS, in collaboration with Max Magic Enterprises Co., Ltd., marked an auspicious occasion by holding a blessing ceremony and press launch for the series. “Tongimar… The Woman Who Defied Fate” This large-scale historical drama series tells the story of Maria de Gueymar de Pina, also known as Tongimar, a woman who played a significant role in Thai history, reflecting her struggles, adaptation, and strength amid political and social changes during the Ayutthaya era. Present were Mr. Somchai Phutthantra, Deputy Director of Thai PBS Content, along with executives, Mr. Chatchai Poosawang, Senior Cultural Academic and Acting Director of the Film, Drama, Series, Documentary, and Animation Network Promotion Group at the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture, as well as the director, actors, and crew who gathered at the Brahma Shrine, Thai PBS, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
The comeback of actress Sammy Cowell, returning to dramas and series after four years, playing the role of Maria de Gueymar de Pina, also known as Tongimar, paired with young actor Man Thrisanu Saranon, as Konstantin Falcon. Supported by a quality cast including Surawut Maikan, Kanokchat Marayat-on, Nattanun Kunwat, Akarat Nimitchai, Thanidaphat Tinsutthinannon, Morakot Hathaiwasivong, Ratwit Kijwaralak, Nuengrutai Chaiatha, Penpak Sirikul, Kanjanaporn Plodpai, Wench Falconer, Thiyada Phannabua, Methawi Theeraleekul, Pitisak Yaowanaon, Saharat Panyasart, Patrin Jearsuk, Siraprapa Sukdamrong, Namtip Siamtong, and Andrew Cornein.
At the press event, Krit Akkarach, Director of Content Creation at Thai PBS, spoke with Sataporn Nakwilairoj, producer and director, and Tipthida Satthatip (Pranpramoon), the screenwriter and series scriptwriter, about the creative concept behind the series, which was selected by the 2024 Drama Program Commissioning project. The aim is to reinterpret important historical figures from a modern viewpoint, with partial funding from the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture, under the 2026 Thai Drama and Series Grant Project to promote industry development and Thai soft power. They also discussed the behind-the-scenes and challenges of producing a historical drama, with expert advisors exchanging insights, including
Assistant Professor Dr. Woraporn Phupongphan, history advisor; Ek Iamchuen, television script and production design advisor; Assistant Professor Supachai Sermsukjaroenchai, painting and architecture advisor; and Associate Professor Dr. Kittikorn Nopudomphan, costume designer. Their input ensures that story details, settings, and costumes align with the historical context. Get ready to follow the story of a woman who refused to surrender to fate in the series
“Tongimar… The Woman Who Defied Fate.” It is scheduled to air in 2027 on Thai PBS Channel 3, with updates, behind-the-scenes content, and special features available on Facebook: Thai PBS Drama. For detailed episode discussions, visit
www.thairath.co.th/noveland the Facebook Fanpage:Thairath Novel