Series synopsis
Only Friends, also known as เพื่อนต้องห้าม is a drama television series that premiered on ONE 31 on August 12, 2023. It ended on May 15, 2026. It was created by TheNeoClassic. It stars Kanaphan Puitrakul, Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan, Pirapat Watthanasetsiri and Jiratchapong Srisang.
Mew, Ray, Boston, and Namchueam, a group of business students running a hostel together blur the lines between friendship and romance. Mew has been focusing on his studies, setting aside no time for sex and relationships. To help them with their business's design, Boston introduces the group to Top. Boston didn't anticipate Top's interest in Mew, and he isn't happy with the turn of events. Economics student Sand wants an exclusive relationship with Ray, but Ray has feelings for Mew, and he's no ...
Premise
Mew, Ray, Boston, and Namchueam, a group of business students running a hostel together blur the lines between friendship and romance. Mew has been focusing on his studies, setting aside no time for sex and relationships. To help them with their business's design, Boston introduces the group to Top. Boston didn't anticipate Top's interest in Mew, and he isn't happy with the turn of events. Economics student Sand wants an exclusive relationship with Ray, but Ray has feelings for Mew, and he's not interested in settling. IT guy Nick finds a sex tape in Boston's phone and ends up in a friends-with-benefits relationship with him. However, Nick wants something more.
Premise: No more friends.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kanaphan Puitrakul as Sand
- Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan as Ray
- Pirapat Watthanasetsiri as Jack
- Jiratchapong Srisang as Top
- Kasidet Plookphol as Mew
- Sahaphap Wongratch as Dean
- Pakin Kuna-anuwit as Nick
- Trai Nimtawat as Boston
Supporting cast
- Way-ar Sangngern as Arnold
- Bhasidi Petchsutee as Namchueam
- Jennie Panhan as Yo
- Gawin Caskey as Tua
- Thanaboon Kiatniran as Rome
- Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn as Raffy
- Patsit Permpoonsavat as Timmy
- Nattanon Tongsaeng as Pete
- Pitchaporn Kirdpan as April
- Teeradech Vitheepanich as Plug
- Kirati Puangmalee as Atom
- Sattabut Laedeke as Gap
Guest cast
- Sattabut Laedeke as Gap
- Tanutchai Wijitvongtong as Boeing
- Phromphiriya Thongputtaruk as Dan
- Waranya Waewsawat as Bua
- Pitsupee Ployninpet as Ning
- Saifah Tanthana as Ray's father
- Tanawat Singneo as Sun
- Gandhi Wasuvitchayagit as Kiattisak Kiatkangwan
- Nattakrit Wachiraboonserm as Beam
- Netsrithong Damrongsakul as Sand's mother
- Supakorn Kantanit as Ray (young)
- Chanidapa Sommitthanakul as Summer
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | August 12, 2023 | October 28, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 12 | February 27, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What's Your Role in a Bar? Ray, Mew, Boston and Namcheum begin working on their university project to develop a hostel. Boston introduces Top to the friend group to help with the design work; Top and Mew instantly make a connection beyond their project. Meanwhile, Boston meets IT boy Nick and bar singer Sand looks after a drunk Ray. |
August 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
My Favorite Man Mew asks Top for a restart after Top's public proposal to be boyfriends at Yo's bar. Ray finds himself in need of company as all his friends are busy without him. Nick and Boston begin to hook up regularly, but Boston makes it clear that he is not interested in anything serious. |
August 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
What am I to You? Ray, Mew, Boston, and Namchueam prepare for a pool party at the "Only Friends Hostel". Nick stresses over the status of his relationship with Boston. Boston approaches Top with some information about Mew and Ray's relationship. |
August 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Act 1: Game On Jack is set to direct the art and drama faculty’s production once again. Dean and Raffy fight for the role of Romeo –and Jack’s heart. Rome is determined to hook up with Raffy again. Tua convinces Arnold to audition through some unorthodox means. |
February 27, 2026 |
| 2 |
Act 2: Character Background Arnold and Dean successfully score the leading roles as Romeo & Romeo, leaving Raffy stuck in supporting role. Rome joins the production as sound designer at Jack's begruding request as Dean enlists Rome to keep Raffy away from Jack. Tua is convinced by Dean to share a private moment with Arnold. |
March 6, 2026 |
| 3 |
Act 3: Memory Recall Boston forcefully inserts himself back into Tua's life as Arnold promises Tua he'll help keep them apart. Dean finds out Jack ended up in rehab because of him. Rome takes Raffy with him whilst he DJs a party with Raffy taking his first step to truly ruin Dean, only to succeed in pushing Jack back towards his ex instead. |
March 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ONE 31 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 12, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 15, 2026 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:30:00 |