Original subtitles

(Previously) We must hurry and take action.

We don't know when the two captured men will spill the beans.

No matter what happens, please know, Your Highness, that I have never meant you any harm.

Hey! Seize Prince Thin! You are the honor of this royal family!

If having honor means living without Phob... I would rather have nothing at all!

Thin!

Grandma is giving this to you. Take it to start over,

go and be with the one you love.

Khana Ratsadon has now successfully seized control of the government.

"The Edge of Horizon" (Episode 8)

[Noppalak Palace]

You traitorous rebel!

How dare you go against the Crown's authority?

You are leading Siam to its destruction!

We're creating a new Siam.

The old system has failed.

It's holding our country back.

This land belongs to the people.

Everyone deserves equal rights.

Equal rights?

You really believe that?

Do you think those fancy ideals can actually build a nation?

At least,

it gives hope to people who've got nothing.

So you think destroying everything we've built is the answer?

If what we have now

keeps most people at the bottom,

then it deserves to be changed.

We're doing this for our country.

For our country?

You've got some nerve saying that after everything you've done.

I'm doing this for the greater good.

I haven't betrayed anyone.

You betrayed me!

I raised you and paid for your education.

And now you stand here, acting all superior to me?

An education?

Just so I can serve the royals?

They only want smart servants to do their bidding.

So that's how you've felt all this time

while you were living at Varakulvatin Palace?

I'll always be grateful to the palace.

But I have to stand with the people.

How admirable.

Captain Phobthee will do anything

to achieve your goal.

Even getting close to Tinnakorn again was part of your plan, wasn't it?

I truly love Prince Tinnakorn.

Someone as wicked as you actually knows what love is?

You never saw me as your equal.

You never believed my love was real, because I was nothing more than a servant.

But this lowly servant will prove

that everyone deserves equal rights,

dignity, and the right to love.

Love is for those who are honest and sincere,

not for someone who's willing to use it as a weapon.

I stand by my words.

I truly love Prince Tinnakorn.

Are you sure?

Are you sure you never used Tinnakorn for your political agenda?

No matter how much you change the world,

and make everyone equal,

you'll never be worthy of him.

Oy!

- Can you give this back to Grandma? - Yes, Your Highness.

Let me go!

You traitors! I will kill you all!

- Chat! Hey! - Tin! Help me!

- Chat! - Your Highness!

Please, don't follow him.

I need to help my brother.

We don't know who we can trust right now.

I'm afraid they might take you as well.

How is everyone?

Your grandma and the rest of us are safe.

But we didn't hear anything from your father.

Dad?

Why didn't you run away with Phob?

I didn't even get to see Phob before everything happened.

I totally forgot.

Phob is a soldier.

I will ask him to help us.

- Okay. - I need to find him.

Please be careful.

HTMS Sukhothai should arrive in Hua Hin tomorrow morning.

Once His Majesty

receives the petition inviting him to return,

we'll know whether the country will remain peaceful...

or be plunged into bloodshed.

We've reinforced all the strategic positions around the capital.

If the provincial troops try to march back in,

they'll have to get past our guns first.

Keep the members of the royal family in custody. No disturbances

until we receive word from Hua Hin.

Yes, sir.

I heard you went to talk to Prince Vasin, how did it go?

What do you think?

He was furious at us,

he called us rebels.

He also accused me of

using Prince Tinnakorn.

Prince Tinnakorn is staying at the house you rented, isn't he?

Once this is over, you have to explain it to him.

Make him understand that we did this for the people.

I just hope Prince Tinnakorn will understand.

Phob! You're back.

Are you okay, honey?

I'm fine, Mom.

The whole city is in chaos.

They say the rebels have rounded up all the royals.

I was so afraid something might happen to you.

I wonder

how everyone at Varakulvatin Palace is holding up.

It's alright, Mom. The soldiers are taking care of them.

Taking care of?

How?

Keeping an eye on them.

The soldiers are there to prevent any trouble.

As for Prince Wasin, he's currently being held at Noppalak Palace.

If the situation remains peaceful

and the royals accept the change in government,

we'll release him.

We?

You mean…

you…

you are a rebel?

It's not like that.

Rebels are those who betray their country

for personal power.

We're fighting for the power of the people.

By betraying the people who took you in?

How could you do this?

Even a dog knows better.

It would never bite the hand that feeds it.

We are not dogs.

We don't have to be grateful for whatever scraps they throw our way.

We're all human, including the royals.

We deserve the same dignity and respect.

We shouldn't have to bow to them forever.

At first,

when you went back to Prince Tinnakorn,

I thought it was because you still loved him... that you could never let him go.

But was this the real reason you went back to him?

I did what I had to do.

Phob, have you heard the rumors

about a plot to overthrow the government?

Yes, I've heard about it.

Stay away from those people.

My dad used to suspect you to be one of them.

I don't want you to be in danger.

P.T.

Phobthee.

Tinnakorn.

Phob, do you like it?

I asked them to make it special for us.

Of course, I do.

Phob! Oh!

Put me down.

Why? Why, Phob? Why!

Why?

Why?

Who's that? Who is sitting here?

What? Tinnakorn?

What is going on? Why are you sitting here?

I thought you went to see Phob.

Darling?

What's wrong?

Tinnakorn? Aum, faster!

[June 25, 1932]

I hope they choose to surrender.

I don't want this to escalate into a civil war.

Any news from Hua Hin, sir?

What did the royals say?

His Majesty

will grant us the constitution we've requested.

Come on, everyone! The revolution has begun!

We did it, Phob! Siam is going to change!

You're worried about Prince Tinnakorn, aren't you?

I will explain to him and make him understand.

His Majesty issued a royal letter in response to

the Khana Ratsadon's Military Committee for the Defense of the Capital, stating:

"For the sake of peace and order among my people,"

"I do not wish to see any bloodshed."

"In truth, I had already been considering"

"a change along these very lines."

"I therefore agree to serve as a figurehead,"

"so that the establishment of the new government"

"and the adoption of a constitution may proceed smoothly."

"For if I were to refuse this role,"

"foreign nations would likely refuse to recognize the new government."

What does it mean, Your Highness?

His Majesty didn't want to see the people shed each other's blood.

And to keep the country moving forward

without any more turmoil,

he agreed to the change in Siam's system of government.

The King didn't want to see the country thrown into chaos,

so he agreed to the Khana Ratsadon's requests.

No! No!

This is not true!

No! No!

Listen up, everyone. Gather around!

The King has agreed!

As His Majesty King Prajadhipok

has signed the Temporary Constitution of the Kingdom of Siam, B.E. 2475 (1932),

From this day forward, supreme authority shall reside in the People's Assembly.

The affairs of state shall be administered under the supervision

of its executive body, known as the People's Committee of Siam.

To exercise supervision over the administration of nation affairs

It is over now, Your Highness.

Everything has proceeded peacefully.

We are not rebels.

We are carrying out His Majesty's wishes,

wishes he accepted to spare the nation from bloodshed.

You wretched traitors!

You forced His Majesty into agreeing to it.

His Majesty has acted in the nation's best interests.

You should respect His Majesty's wishes and

not bring about any further unrest.

From this day on, Siam belongs to all its people,

not only the aristocracy.

Don't think it'll be that easy.

As long as I'm alive,

you'll never get what you want.

I'll never surrender to the likes of you.

As for Tinnakorn,

I am certain he will not forgive you.

I'll escort you back to the palace.

This way, please.

How is Tinnakorn?

The prince is up but he still looks exhausted.

What was going on with him?

I thought he went to see Phob,

but where is Phob?

Vasin and Chatthorn haven't been home either.

Aum, I'm starting to get worried. What should I do?

Chat, darling?

How are you?

Have a seat next to me. How are you doing?

I'm fine. They kept me in jail

and they just released me.

May you be blessed, and may Heaven watch over you, darling.

Prince Vasin is here, Your Highness.

Dad?

Everything is under control,

so I escorted Prince Vasin back safely.

Thank you so much Phob,

for taking care of my son.

You don't need to thank him.

Why's that?

He's one of the rebels.

What?

Phob!

You rebel!

You think you can change anything?

You can change the entire kingdom,

but you'll never change the servant's blood running through your veins.

In the end, you'll always be nothing more than lowborn.

Noblemen like you are the very reason

the old regime had to fall.

It upheld a system that allowed those born into nobility

to oppress others

and take advantage of people

regardless of their ability.

They relied solely on the privilege of their birth while bleeding the nation dry.

- Phob! - Phob!

Let me ask you one thing.

So, you truly think we're that cruel?

That we've oppressed you so terribly?

That's not what I meant.

I've always been grateful for your kindness.

But we need changes in this country.

Whatever.

Be that as it may, I appreciate you

bringing my son home.

Vasin, let's go.

We shouldn't take up any more of.

Captain Phobthee's valuable time.

Let's go, darling.

Your Highness!

- Your Highness! - Stop!

You need to leave now!

Go!

And don't ever set foot in this palace again.

I need to talk to Prince Tinnakorn.

- Your Highness! - My son wouldn't want to speak…

to a traitor like you!

Get out of here!

Don't think for a second that I'm scared of you just because you've got power.

Go!

- Your Highness! - Go!

Phob, we need to leave! We don't want any trouble.

Dad?

Dad, I'm sorry.

I was so stupid.

It all happened because of me.

I'm sorry.

You did nothing wrong.

It was all Phob's fault.

He hurt you, he hurt all of us,

you understand?

I won't let this end easily.

They are the ones who will be defeated.

They will pay for the evil they've they have done to our nation.

But it started because of me.

I'm sorry.

You should drink this.

Don't think too much about it, Phob.

If Prince Tinnakorn were to hear your side of the story,

he might understand you better.

We succeeded in changing the country,

yet I was left with no one.

My mom is mad at me.

Prince Tinnakorn…

also left me.

In the end...

was the path I chose

truly worth it?

No one can answer that in just a day or two, Phob.

What we've done

is far too great for people to understand overnight.

What should I do?

Show the world

that what we did was not in vain.

Show them that it truly made our nation better.

So that one day,

everyone who suffered and everyone who lost someone because of this

will know their sacrifice was not for nothing.

I don't know

how long it'll take.

Right now, all I want…

is to see and speak to him one more time.

Phob,

I can think of someone who can help you.

Princess Ruethaisiri?

Thank you for coming here to see me.

Is it true that you're one of them?

Yes,

I am one of their supporters.

Do you despise me for it?

My father said that you resented the nobility like us,

and would lead the nation to ruin.

Do you truly think I'm that kind of person?

I don't know what to think.

This change

may have taken something away

from noblewomen like you.

But at the same time,

it has given countless others what they never had before.

Really?

Until now, Siam's future

has been decided by only a handful of people.

But from this day forward, whether rich or poor,

every one of us will have a say in our nation's future.

Including me?

That's right. You will have the freedom

to choose what you want to do,

to choose your own life,

instead of living the life others have chosen for you.

Perhaps, my father was wrong.

Actually,

I asked to see you today

because I have a favor to ask of you.

Thank you for checking in on us.

How is your father holding up?

He is doing good, sir.

Your Highness, Mr. Adul is asking to see you.

My beloved prince,

I'm not sure

whether you still wish to read this letter.

Even so, I still wanted to write it,

though I no longer have the right to ask anything from you.

I know what I did

shattered your trust in me

beyond forgiveness.

There were times I wondered

if everything could have been different

had I chosen otherwise.

But I had no choice.

What I saw

was never just about you and me.

It was about countless people

who were never given the chance to choose their own lives.

I wanted to see a world

where no one would have to suffer simply

because they were born beneath someone else.

And I still believe that

when our country truly changes,

when everyone is free to choose their own path,

our love will no longer

have to remain a secret.

I am not asking you to forgive me.

I am not asking you

to understand me right away.

I just want

you to know that.

I've loved you

every single day,

and I always will.

Your Highness.

How is it?

Did he agree to meet me?

Tinnakorn asked me to give you this.

On the day when the revolution started,

his father followed him here

and dragged him back to be locked away in the palace.

But Grandma and Aum

helped him out of the palace.

At first,

he decided to run away with you.

But before he even had a chance to see you,

everything fell apart.

He was willing

to leave everything behind

just to be with me.

And how did I repay him?

By betraying him.

In the end,

it turned out exactly as Prince Vasin said.

I was never worthy of being with my prince.

If my tree dies, I will be so mad at you.

I am planting it neatly.

You have to do a better job.

Look at this spot, right here.

And that spot, right there.

Come on, you have to work harder, Mr. Phobthee.

- Work harder? Really? - Phob!

Let me go!

You are using me, you let me do all the work.

Are you going to help me?

You stink so bad, let me go!

- Do I stink? - That's right.

- Do I stink? - Yeah, you stink!

You said I stink?

Didn't you just say I stink?

Phob, I'm so happy.

I want us to stay together like this forever.

Sure, we can.

If you won't let go of my hand,

I won't let go of yours.

That is not going to happen.

Judging by the list of the 70 provisional representatives,

there are roughly equal numbers from the Khana Ratsadon

and senior officials of the old regime.

I believe it's meant to demonstrate a willingness to compromise.

Others may surrender if they want.

But we're not going down without a fight. We have to find a way to get rid of them.

Get them in the car.

What's this? Where are you going?

What did you say?

Prince Noppalak was even forced into exile overseas?

It's not just one palace.

Many members of the royal family are now concerned for their safety.

Some are preparing to go into exile in Penang,

while others are planning to leave for Bandung on Java Island.

Siam is truly entering a dark age.

Will our family be safe after this?

I'm starting to get scared.

I don't think we should panic just yet.

Most of the royals being targeted by the Khana Ratsadon

are those in high-ranking positions who refused to compromise.

Several others have expressed support

for the change in government,

and it looks like

they'll be appointed to key positions in the new government.

Cowards. Self-serving cowards.

What a disgrace to the royal family.

Everything's in chaos.

We haven't been able to go to work for days.

I can't even get into the ministry.

Why are you so hardworking these days?

I need to take care of something at work.

The People's Committee of Siam is responsible for carrying out the Assembly's resolutions.

It oversees government administration, including directing government officials,

recommending appointments and dismissals, and submitting matters to

His Majesty King Prajadhipok for royal signature and guidance on affairs of state.

Are they going to dismiss government officials?

Can't we get our money back first?

I'm worried they'll investigate.

If they find out I invested the ministry's money with you, I'm finished.

Your Highness,

can't you see how dangerous things have become?

Come on.

I don't think our luck is that bad.

What? Are you going to shut down some of newspapers?

I don't like doing this either.

But supporters of the old regime attack us through the newspapers every day.

Some even claim we're an oligarchy

that only serves its own interests.

But if we do this, we're destroying freedom.

Before the change in government,

every side debated through the newspapers.

If we do this,

can we really call it democracy?

Let's just get through this first.

Once everything settles down,

I promise I'll speak to those in charge and make them understand.

We fought for democracy.

I know freedom is one of the most important values in this country.

Phob, what do you think?

I don't think it'll do any harm if it's only temporary.

Right now, the country needs unity.

Phob is right.

The Assembly's work

and the drafting of the constitution are proceeding smoothly.

Even members of the royal family have been very cooperative.

Except one thing.

These government officials are to be dismissed immediately,

as they may pose a threat to democracy.

[M.C. Chatthorn Varakulvatin] [M.C. Tinnakorn Varakulvatin]

[M.C. Tinnakorn Varakulvatin]

Really?

Are all of you being forced to leave the ministries?

Prince Chatthorn, please stay calm.

They are trying to nip any opposition in the bud.

The royals and government officials

who came up under the old regime and refused to submit to them

have all been dismissed.

And it's not just us.

The heads of the Provincial Police, the Opium Department,

the Lands Department, and the Marine Department have all been dismissed.

Dad… what are we going to do after this?

What should we do?

Don't you worry about your work.

The ministry is a big organization. Even without you,

they'll find someone else to do the job.

Right now,

we should be more concerned about our own lives and our safety.

Okay, Grandma.

Dad?

Dad,

I'm sorry.

It's my fault everyone's suffering.

I caused all of this.

I told you, none of this is your fault.

It's the traitors who betrayed our nation.

But I'll never surrender to them.

I won't let them destroy our Siam.

Sir?

I respectfully disagree with your decision to dismiss everyone

from the Varakulvatin.

Prince Vasin is the driving force behind the Blue Ribbon faction.

The senior authorities believe that this group is intent on destroying us.

Therefore,

everyone from the Varakulvatin must be removed from government service,

including Prince Tinnakorn.

Prince Tinnakorn has nothing to do with the Blue Ribbon faction.

I'd stake my life on it.

If any of the senior authorities refuse to believe me,

I'll meet with them personally.

I know you're close to Prince Tinnakorn,

but don't let your personal feelings stand in the way of the country's transformation.

I've used my personal relationship with Prince Tinnakorn,

and the trust he placed in me,

to carry out our mission.

You should trust my judgment.

Prince Tinnakorn would never betray us.

We've come this far. We can't afford to make any mistakes now, Phob.

I know that.

You can have me watch Prince Tinnakorn around the clock if you wish.

But I ask just one thing,

please don't dismiss him from government service.

Sir,

I've risked my life for this revolution

just as everyone else has.

I've never asked for a government position or any reward.

This is the only request.

I've ever made of you.

Phob, I am so sorry.

This isn't my decision alone.

The senior authorities believe

this is the best course of action.

Why? Why does it have to be you?

Ever since I started working here,

I've never met anyone more hardworking than you.

Even though you're a prince,

you never once left the work to low-ranking officials like me, even though you could've.

Just think of it as fate

playing a cruel joke on me.

Your Highness.

Mr. Phobthee, what can I do for you, sir?

I will help you

with your job.

I swear I will have you reinstated.

I'll speak to the senior authorities myself. I give you my word.

There's no need.

I'm no longer of any use to you.

You don't have to go through all that trouble for me.

Your Highness.

Please, Your Highness, don't do this.

I know I've done wrong.

I was at fault, and I'm truly sorry.

But the love I have for you,

it is real.

Phob,

if you could turn back time,

would you do the same?

I would.

The change in the system

was bound to happen, one way or another.

But there's one thing I would never do,

I would never drag you into this plan.

I would never let you get hurt like this.

I understand.

I appreciate your honesty.

I believe you.

If you believe me,

can we go back to normal?

Please, don't leave me. Please?

Phob.

Phob, I understand your intentions.

I understand what you stand for.

And I truly believe that you want what's best for this country.

But…

we are two people who can't be in love.

No!

No! No!

Please, don't be like this.

I truly love you.

Let me go.

Goodbye.

I wish you all the best.

(Next Episode) I don't want to be an obstacle that forces you to choose between me...

and what you believe in.

I will watch your success from afar.

Lord Chatthorn, Your Highness is being charged with embezzlement...

Given only two weeks, there is no way to gather that much money!