BEC and Mediacorp ink content partnership for more than 600 hours of premium Thai productions to be available on mewatch

Singapore, 24 August 2023 – BEC World Public Company Limited (BEC), Thailand’s leading content and entertainment platform, and Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp have inked a content acquisition deal for the roll out of more than 600 hours of Thai dramas on the latter’s digital video service mewatch for free. Selected shows will also air on the company’s free-to-air platform Channel U.

Leading the slate of standout titles that are bound to enthral Thai drama connoisseurs is period series Love Destiny 2, the highly awaited sequel to the 2018 megahit Love Destiny. Set in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the first instalment captivated audiences across Asia with the tale of Gadesurang, a soul transported back in time, navigating a world of royal intrigue and romance. Amid the backdrop of timeless love, the sequel invites viewers to step into the next chapter as Gadesurang and Dej embrace parenthood with twins Rid and Ruang. In a showcase of their versatility, Thai A-listers Pope Thanavat Vatthanaputi and Bella Ranee Campen will reprise their beloved roles and also branch out, with Pope also playing the twins and Bella introducing a new romantic interest that promises an epic tale of forever love. Love Destiny 2 is set to debut on mewatch in both Chinese and Thai, in the same week of its original release in Thailand. Stay tuned for more details!

And that is just the beginning of the Thai drama extravaganza coming to fans, as a larger array unfolds in October. Taking viewers back to present day, Dare to Love paints a resonate conflict between love and ambition as an aspiring lawyer, played by Bella, grapples with the surprise return of a past love. Shifting gears, the charm of rural Thailand is brought to life in To Me, It’s Simply You. Starring Nadech Kugimiya and Bow Maylada Susri, Thailand’s top-rated primetime series in 2021 follows an urbane dweller’s quest to recover from busting city life by returning to his village, where he rediscovers the warmth of community and familial ties. Meanwhile, for fans of the supernatural, Nakee follows the footsteps of a girl with latent superpowers and an archaeology student as they embark on an odyssey fraught with challenges from family, superstitions and an ancient curse. The mystical saga stars popular celebrities Taew Natapohn Tameeruks and Ken Phupoom Phongpanu, and was crowned Thailand’s top-rated drama in 2016.

Please refer to Annex A for viewing details. The list is not exhaustive, and fans can expect to enjoy an expansive catalogue with classic and fresh Thai dramas added regularly.

Surin Krittayaphongphun, President of TV Business and Executive Director, BEC World said: “We are delighted to partner with Mediacorp in bringing the best Thai Dramas to Singaporean viewers. This collaboration not only showcases our commitment towards delivering high-quality content but also signifies our dedication to furthering strong ties between Singapore and Thailand through shared cultural experiences."

Lee Hung Sheng, Head, Audience & Partnerships, Mediacorp said: “We are thrilled to join forces with BEC, home to a treasure trove of Thai dramas renowned for their inventive storytelling and cultural richness. This collaboration underscores our commitment to cater to the diverse, dynamic tastes of local audiences with an ever-expanding slate of content offerings across our media network. We hope viewers will find as much joy in these stories as we have in curating them!”

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Media contacts

Lim Zi Ai
Communications Specialist
Mediacorp Pte Ltd
ziai.lim@mediacorp.com.sg

Kanokrat Auetumrongswat
Marketing Manager, International Business
BEC World PLC
Kanokrat_a@becworld.com
+66-6-3635-4642

About BEC World Public Company Limited
BEC World Public Company Limited (BEC) is a world-class media company leading the industry in producing and distributing Thai-language content for over 53 years in Thailand.  BEC owns and operates a DTT (Channel 3) and a streaming platform (3Plus).  BEC produces daily news, varieties, and approximately 1,000 hours of Thai drama series annually for its shoulder and prime time slots, with over 150 renowned Thai celebrities.

BEC aims to produce and deliver fresh, relevant, and engaging content for today’s audiences in Thailand and beyond through its licensing distribution network, digital and streaming platform, 3Plus, with both AVOD and SVOD services offering exclusive live broadcasts and over 10,000 hours of library content.  To further support its growth, BEC has set up an in-house Production House, BEC STUDIO, to produce original content for its platforms as well as other local and international partners.

For more information, visit www.becworld.com  Global Content Licensing

About Mediacorp
Mediacorp is Singapore’s national media network and largest content creator. Its purpose is to create engaging and trusted content, as well as to connect communities and inspire people. Mediacorp engages over three million people in Singapore daily across four languages on its digital platforms including mewatch, melisten and CNA.asia, six TV channels and 11 radio stations. Beyond Singapore, Mediacorp also has a growing international audience through CNA and content distributed across markets.

With a focus on nurturing talent and growing the sector, the company is committed to investing in nation-wide initiatives like Star Search, Anugerah, Yaar Antha Star and SPOP, commissioning a wide variety of work from local content creators, and collaborating with institutes of higher learning. As Singapore’s first local Multi-Channel Network in partnership with YouTube, Mediacorp is also committed to developing a network of digital content creators.

For advertisers, Mediacorp has partnered industry-leading brands like ESPN, Mothership, theAsianparent, VICE, YouTube and 99.co to form the Mediacorp Digital Network in offering more effective content-driven solutions. 

Mediacorp is the recipient of industry accolades including New York Festivals, World Media Festivals, PromaxBDA (World and Asia) and Asian Academy Creative Awards.

For more information, please visit mediacorp.sg.