Chasing Love (Thai: พี่เองก็ลำบาก) is a 2026 Thai girls' love television series produced by Change2561. It stars Chanidapa Sommitthanakul (Nile) and Natchaya Vongbut (Namwan), and premiered on ONE31 from 29 May to 17 July 2026. It was also made available for streaming on OneD and Netflix.
Synopsis Food researcher Song hooks up with Piang with the strict condition of no strings attached. Unfortunately for Song, Piang catches feelings, and turns out to be the granddaughter of her company's president, and younger sister to the CEO, Mudmee. Initially resistant to Piang's advances, Song gradually grows to care for Piang, but is forbidden by the president from pursuing a relationship with Piang due to her perceived lower socio-economical status. Unfazed her grandmother's protests, Piang continues pursuing Song, but faces repeated rejection.
Ploy, another food researcher on Song's team, begins a relationship with Song's close friend, Ple, who faces harassment from several men in her life. Mudmee develops a relationship with Rin, a project manager, despite her grandmother's warnings about finding a partner with status and wealth.
Cast and Characters
Main Source: Chanidapa Sommitthanakul (Nile) as Nueng/Song, a researcher at 126 Food who unknowingly hooks up with her boss's granddaughter. Sommitthanakul also plays Neung, Song's older twin sister. Natchaya Vongbut (Namwan) as Piang, the granddaughter of a 126 Food's owner. She meets Song for a one-night stand and develops feelings for her.
Supporting
Apisara Lertwisettheerakul (Fay) as Ploy, a 126 Food researcher and Song's team member. Ornalin Leelaburanathanakul (Gene) as Ple, Song's close friend. Sirinart Sugandharat (Gift) as Mudmee, Piang's older sister and CEO of 126 Food. Nuttharat Papirom (Aomsin) as Rin, a project manager at an event company. Duangdao Jarujinda (Dao) as Duangphamorn, president of 126 Food and grandmother to Piang and Matmi. Duangjai Hathaikarn (Eed) as Salika, a descendant of the Thai royal family and Song's grandmother. Tawin Surachardkait (Top) as a food researcher who competes against Song for Best Researcher Award. Thitaree Paksirichayanon (BamBam) as a magazine editor and Piang's close friend.
References
External links Chasing Love (2026) Official Trailer