Without wishing to be the bearer of bad tidings, I feel that modern-day Thais’ love for a soap opera set over 300 years ago would have its bubble burst if any sort of reality was portrayed instead of the fantasy world that TV brings.

The royally-initiated winter festival, Oon Ai Rak Klay Kwam Nao, will kick off today at the Royal Plaza and Sanam Suea Pa in Bangkok.