#khun pin

[purrpickle]

Okay, okay, I have too many disjointed thoughts in my head, so I am going to compile them here instead of posting smattering of posts here and there:

Pin throwing stones into the pond after stating she was heading to the kitchens... Icon. Iconic. So relatable.

Then Anil angrily picking up a stone and throwing one into the pond before stalking away because her kiss was interrupted and her archenemy was there? Peak cinema. Such good parallels, too, with how Anil treats and acts her feelings for and about Pin versus how Pin treats and acts her feelings for and about Anil. A+!

That little Pin flashback. I stated it already, but it made me tear up. So good, so painful. Wow.

That night at the Pine Palace, from Anil comforting Pin to through the puzzle scene, truly felt to me the first time that Anil and Pin fell back into their old friendship and rapport. They were finally comfortable with each other, and you could see the friendship and closeness they grew up with still there! That intimacy. Sure, Anil was still flirting, but I think demonstrating to Pin that the girl who truly cared for her was still there and not just taken over by this new flirt monster (who seemed to be flirting with everyone else too, mind you), it really made Pin relax and be open and welcome to Anil again. And they needed that.

Speaking of that night at the Pine Palace. Pin wearing purple, a mix of pink and blue, showing how open and accepting of what's going to happen. And Anil, wearing her blue checkered dress with the pink lines? Spoke to me of being in control but also allowing Pin back in and welcoming her. Ugh, from someone only peripherally aware of color coordination and theory and all that, I still picked up on the significance of their colors and cheered! The visual storytelling!

And... Yeah. That kissing game. Unlike a lot of Anil's previous flirting which always felt to me like Anil doing it to Pin, this truly felt like Anil doing this with Pin, and that distinction truly makes all the difference. It was the perfect time for that to happen with the two of them - Pin still feeling a little vulnerable from being terrified in front of Anil but also feeling reassured from that vulnerability because she knows Anil will be there for her like she always used to be, and Anil feeling accepted by Pin because, without even a single thought, Pin still turned to her and buried herself into her arms when she got terrified, seeking her out, seeking what only Anil could give her, out. This episode really maneuvered both girls into exactly where they needed to be to make this happen and feel real and right, and it was perfect. So perfect.

Their chemistry and intimacy. 'Nuff said.

[unrealcosima]

[a-skirmish-of-wit]

This just in:

a man has been hospitalised after being spontaneously pelted with tennis balls. The man was seen writhing in pain and seeking comfort from his crush, only for her to smile at him and carry on walking.

It's currently unclear if his hospitalisation is due to the physical damage of the tennis balls, or the psychic damage of a woman's apathy, more at 10

[ylge]

Matching butterfly accessories 🦋

First KhunBam art in 2024!!

This was inspired by ToGGJ's banner for New Year bonus

[martinmynster]

holy beauty! i never watch the opening credits so i'm only realizing this now and i need to check the trailer to be sure but is Katreeya going to play a sapphic role again ??? please gay gods let me be right i am in love with this woman

[blue-grama]

So I had some post-Khun Chai feelings to work through... if you, too, would have liked to see Jiu, Tian, Pin, and Yang hang out more, this may be the fic for you.

A huge thanks to @unhinged-silkshirt for the beta!

Word count: 5,094

Teaser:

“No,” Yang says, slapping an open palm against the table in unconscious mimicry of his father when he wants to drive home a point. “No. No more wedding talk. Not today. I beg you.”

They’re out on the back gazebo, crowded together around a rickety metal table Yang and Tian have dragged up the steps. Mei and Fu have been put to bed, and the older generation has settled into bedrooms and offices and parlors for the evening. The night air is fresh with the smell of recent rain, and the moon is nearly full. There’s a small bottle of baijiu and a pot of chrysanthemum tea on the table, which wobbles anytime someone picks up a cup and threatens to overturn when Yang slaps it. Tian sighs at him and gets down on his hands and knees, pulling a handkerchief out of his pocket to try to balance the legs.

“You’ll ruin your pants,” Pin warns. Jiu looks alarmed and drops down next to Tian; one of his guiding principles is that Tian should never be put out in any way and also that Tian should not be allowed anywhere near a home-repair project, no matter how minor.

[yourstormthlaylirahh]

Me waiting to see which Thai historical queer series will simultaneously break my heart and put me back together in 2024

[connorjesup]

[panncakes]

someone tell me if i'm crazy or not but is that not the khun chai palace???

[peopleinlovestink]

[purrpickle]

This teaser picture is driving me crazy. Anil imagining Pin holding her while she's in England????? My heart!!!

And she has her own stuffed animal toooo??? 😭

[sapphorarelyreads]

Khun Chai ep 12

slowly figuring it out i see

seriously sir!? that guy?! fuck song, freaking egoistic hypocrite

i feel so sorry for jia, god, why did madam li have to do this

awww i love yall

damnn she figured it out but hey

atleast she's an ally!

Yang is wrongly but he's got the spirit

[negrowhat]

Yang is such a ride or die bro.

[sabrocha]

Khun Pin. What are you staring at? Well... you... you left one button open, Your Highness. The neckline is too low. Hmmm, too low? Yes.

[hallowpen]

I figured I might as well make this a little blog series, since there will be more to address in upcoming episodes.

Before we dive into the nitty gritty... I really want to acknowledge the production value of The Loyal Pin and all the hard work that went into making it. The characters, the sets, the wardrobe, the dialect... everything was an honest representation of a historically accurate period drama. The first episode was perfectly curated to establish the series' universe. I was really impressed with Becky in particular because I've been following her since GAP, and I know how much she struggled with reacquainting herself to the language when she moved back home to Thailand from New Zealand. To have the added pressure of maintaining a period accurate dialect was not easy for her. Freen has proudly commented on how hard Becky worked to really learn the script... and it shows. Well done, Bec Bec!!!

Let's Talk Thai Culture...

We'll start off by breaking down Thai Royal Language Terminology (คำราชาศัพท์)

The Savettavarit Royal House Consists of 1) His Royal Highness, The Prince Thai Royal Title: พระองค์ชาย (pronounced phra-ong chai) reserved for direct male descendants of the king

2) Her Serene Highness, Princess Alisa Thai Royal Title: หม่อมเจ้าหญิง (pronounced mom-jao ying) a non-inherited title for being the wife of a prince (abbr. M.C.)

3) His Serene Highness, Prince Anantavut Thai Royal Title: หม่อมเจ้าชาย (pronounced mom-jao chai) a title for male children of a prince, meaning secondary prince (abbr. M.C.)

4) His Serene Highness, Prince Anon Thai Royal Title: หม่อมเจ้าชาย (pronounced mom-jao chai) a title for male children of a prince, meaning secondary prince (abbr. M.C.)

5) Her Serene Highness, Princess Anilaphat Thai Royal Title: หม่อมเจ้าหญิง (pronounced mom-jao ying) a title for female children of a prince, meaning secondary princess (abbr. M.C.)

The Kasidit Noble Family Consists of 1) Her Serene Highness, Princess Pattamika Thai Royal Title: หม่อมเจ้าหญิง (pronounced mom-jao ying) a non-inherited title for being the 'adopted' sister of the prince (abbr. M.C.)

2) Lady Pilanthita Thai Noble Title: หม่อมราชวงศ์ (pronounced mom rat-cha-wong) a title assumed by 'commoner' children of หม่อมเจ้า (M.C.), meaning their ancestry can be traced back to a king (abbr. M.R.) The Common Address: You'll hear certain characters use the term ท่าน (pronounced than). It is the formal address between members of royalty/nobility to acknowledge certain members of higher rank. It essentially means "Your Highness". For example, regarding Princess Pattamika, Pin addresses her 'adoptive' mother (f.) as ท่านหญิง (than ying) and Anil refers to her 'aunt' as ท่านอา (than ah*). *อา (ah) is how one would refer to their father's younger sibling

Another term you might have heard was เพคะ (pronounced phe-kha). It is less formal and used to express familiarity. Both Prik and Lady Pin use this response to address Princess Anil as "Your Highness". Princess Alisa can also be heard using this phrase in conversation with, and to respond to, her husband.

She is considered a Noble 'Commoner', so Lady Pin would be formally addressed as คุณหญิง (khun ying) given her title. However, Pin is depicted as being more reserved and adherent to social structure. This is very telling of her social class amongst the higher ranking royal family who took her in. Pin has a lot more to lose than Anil should she stray from class expectations, and they did a wonderful job establishing that in the first episode. (I'm sure this will come into play even more as the characters age up... and I'm very much looking forward to it.)

Lower ranked servants/attendants (บ่าว - bao) can be heard using the term เจ้า (jao) to indicate their showing of respect when addressing someone of superior status.

Pronunciation and Formality: Without even knowing the Thai language, you might have noticed that the characters heavily enunciate their dialect when speaking. It's an accurate depiction of a "prim" and "proper" royal family. Even how Anil addresses her two brothers is very formal: พี่ชายรอง (meaning second eldest brother) and พี่ชายใหญ่ (meaning eldest brother). If you're going to do a period drama... this is how it's done!!!

Should we discuss the Thai dishes highlighted in this episode? ...Why not?

สองมาลีลอยแก้ว (pronounced song mali loy kaew) is a Thai dessert comprised of watermelon and mamuang dong (มะม่วงดอง - pickled mangoes). The fruit is carved into floral shapes and arranged to "float" in sugar syrup with ice, hence its name... which literally translates to 'Two Flowers Floating in Glass'.

นำ้ปลาหวาน (pronounced nam pla whan) is a Thai dipping sauce comprised of palm sugar, fermented fish sauce, shallots and chili. It's usually paired with firm and tart fruits... like green mangoes. (It's an acquired taste hehe)

The last thing I wanted to mention are Thai night markets and fairs (ตลาดกลางคืน). They are still hugely popular for social outings and, like the series has shown, are comprised of various stalls offering street food, clothes, accessories, attractions, etc. They're very popular amongst tourists, as well.

I hope this wasn't too overwhelming with information... but I just wanted to be as thorough as possible because this series is shaping up to be, what is essentially, a love letter to Thai tradition.

[girlsloveupdates]

The way she suddenly frowned hearing another girl’s name 😭😭😭

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