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In a fresh pairing from GMMTV, Fluke Gawin Caskey plays Tong, a college fresher who ends up in a forbidden romance with Mark Amarittrakul, a wealthy, powerful vampire portrayed by Joss Way-ar Sangngern, in the 2025 Thai series My Golden Blood.
Directed by Ark Saroj Kunatanad, the series is based on the novel of the same name by Dawin. Episode one begins with a flashback scene of vampires brutally murdering a family, leaving only a baby survivor. Viewers are thus introduced to Tong (Gawin Caskey), an orphan raised to believe he has a rare blood disorder, while the truth is far more dangerous.
When Tong moves to Bangkok for college and takes up a part-time job, he crosses paths with the handsome and wealthy Mark (Joss Way-ar Sangngern) and learns he possesses a rare type of blood coveted by vampires for power. Mark, a vampire himself, makes it his mission to shelter and protect Tong so that his blood doesn’t land in the wrong hands. But can Mark resist the temptation of taking a bite himself?
Episode one of My Golden Blood quickly establishes itself as a guilty-pleasure watch for fans seeking a vampire romance with good-looking leads. The minimal special effects in the vampire scenes are already dubious, but one thing is unquestionable – the onscreen chemistry between Gawin Caskey and Joss Way-ar Sangngern as Tong and Mark. This fresh pairing is looking super promising.
In their first meeting, Mark gets the classic swimming pool shot, emerging like a hot, half-naked merman from his hotel pool, while Tong, working part-time at the venue, nearly drools at the view. And the drooling is completely justified. If GMMTV ever decides to make a saucy, queer Thai version of Twilight, the executives should simply hire this pair.
Mond Tanutchai Wijitvongtong plays antagonist Nakan, Mark’s cousin, and a powerful businessman hunting for Tong’s Golden Blood. Mond does have the “bad guy” persona, though perhaps a slightly older actor would have been more apt for the role. Still, it’s too soon to judge how good (or evil) he’ll be as the principal antagonist. Someone more dangerous, of course, could be introduced in the next few episodes.
In episode one, Tong is instantly attracted to Mark, but they get off on the wrong foot – Mark practically assaults him right before saving him from being drained dry by Nakan. At the moment, Tong is confused about whether he should trust this new vampire, but the sexual tension between them continues. Check out the series if you’re looking for a queer vampire fantasy and don’t mind the cheap VFX.
‘My Golden Blood’ is on YouTube & iQIYI.
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