Doctors have long been a popular character archetype in dramas—symbols of care, strength, and emotional complexity. But in the world of Thai GL series, their presence holds even deeper layers. In stories that already navigate themes of identity, societal expectations, and inner conflict, placing one of the leads in a medical role often adds symbolic weight and rich emotional subtext.
In this post, we’re spotlighting four Thai GL dramas—Petrichor, The Secret of Us, Affair, and Reverse With Me—that feature main characters who are doctors or medical students. Each series brings its own tone and narrative direction, yet they all offer unique insights into how professional life and emotional vulnerability intersect in queer love stories.
From forensic sciences to emergency surgery, these roles aren’t just career choices—they’re often deeply entwined with the characters’ past traumas, personal growth, and emotional walls. Whether it’s a pursuit of justice, a chance at healing, or a link to a long-lost love, these doctor figures serve as much more than romantic interests; they become anchors of meaning within each narrative.
Let’s take a closer look at how these characters shape—and are shaped by—their roles in medicine, and what that says about love, resilience, and identity in Thai GL storytelling.
1- The secret of us
The Secret of Us centers on Dr. Fahlada, a brilliant physician known as the “angel doctor” for her grace under pressure and unwavering dedication to her patients. Yet behind the poised exterior lies a woman still grappling with emotional wounds from a past relationship. When fate brings her ex-girlfriend back into her professional world, Fahlada is forced to confront a part of herself she’s kept buried under white coats and clinical detachment.
The story gently explores how unresolved grief can echo through the present, even in the life of someone who heals others daily. Fahlada’s journey isn’t just about romance, it’s about learning to feel again.
2-Affair
In Affair, Dr. Wanwiwa (Lookmhee) is a dedicated physician whose path into medicine was shaped by the promises and dreams of her youth. Inspired by stories shared with her childhood friend Phleng (Sonya), she chose to become a doctor, partly out of admiration, and partly out of a quiet, unspoken love.
Years later, Wanwiwa is strong, compassionate, and deeply grounded in her profession, but her heart still carries echoes from the past. When fate brings her back into the life of someone she once held dear, unresolved emotions resurface. As a doctor and as a woman, Wanwiwa must navigate the delicate space between memory, identity, and the hope for emotional clarity.
3- Reverse with me
Amid the intricate waltz of time, Kliaokhluen’s (Pitcha) life was spared seven years ago by a mysterious medical student Karan (Natt) who possesses the extraordinary power to manipulate time. Saved from the brink of death, Kliaokhluen found her life purpose, yet the only remnant of her savior was a name.
Haunted by an unfulfilled connection, Kliaokhluen embarks on a relentless quest for Karan. She pursues a medical degree to follow in the footsteps of her enigmatic savior until fate takes an unexpected turn when, amidst the frantic urgency of the emergency room, their paths converge once more.
Karan emerges, not as a fellow student but as a cold and distant cardiothoracic surgeon. Kliaokhluen, now a seasoned sixth-year medical student, struggles to bridge the gap, yearning for acknowledgment and understanding.
4- Petrichor
In Petrichor, the spotlight falls on Dr. Cherran (Charlotte), a forensic physician whose calm and methodical approach to evidence becomes a quiet act of resistance within a system tilted by power and privilege. Her work goes beyond scientific reports,she seeks truth for the voiceless, offering a voice to victims through autopsies and microscopic traces often overlooked.
Cherran’s world is shaken by the arrival of Tul, a newly deployed officer whose emotional intensity initially clashes with her composure. Yet, as the two navigate cases together, their perspectives begin to shift. Dr. Cherran’s professionalism masks deeper layers of empathy, resilience, and moral clarity that anchor the story’s heart.
Healing Hearts: The Emotional Depth of Doctors in Thai GL Drama
The portrayal of doctors in Thai GL dramas does more than add professional polish—it brings emotional nuance and layered storytelling that resonates deeply with viewers. These characters aren’t defined solely by their white coats or medical expertise; they’re shaped by complex emotional landscapes, often struggling with loss, guilt, unresolved love, or the need to prove themselves in a world that doesn’t always understand them.
In Reverse With Me, the choice to study medicine is both a tribute and a longing—a path chosen in search of someone who once saved a life. In Affair, becoming a doctor isn’t just a profession, but a way to connect with the past and offer care in a world that often demanded silence. The Secret of Us explores how emotional scars from past love can remain hidden behind a poised and controlled exterior. And in Petrichor, the analytical world of forensics becomes a setting for connection and quiet emotional awakening.
These stories reflect something powerful: that healing—whether physical or emotional—is never linear. Love often arrives amidst chaos, and growth can happen in sterile hospital corridors just as much as in quiet, intimate moments. Through these characters, Thai GL dramas continue to expand the narrative possibilities of queer love—delicate, defiant, and deeply human.
Tell us which doctor do you prefer?