Legendary Children's Show Wins Top Award

Nok Nimmol Metheesuwan, host and creator of the legendary children and youth documentary series "Thung Saeng Tawan," accepted the "TV Person of Honor" award at the 40th Golden Television Awards ceremony held at the Thailand Cultural Center in 2025, marking another proud moment for Thai television.

Over more than 30 years, "Thung Saeng Tawan" has done more than take viewers on journeys to learn about children and communities across Thailand. It has become a platform reflecting the value and potential of Thai children in multiple dimensions, establishing itself as a quality program etched in the memories of audiences across generations.

After receiving the award, Nok Nimmol spoke candidly about the honor and the driving force behind "Thung Saeng Tawan's" continued creation of quality content for Thai children and families. She reflected on media's role in advancing society and adapting to today's digital world.

"I'm grateful to the judges," she said. "The Golden Television Awards have given out multiple awards and set important standards for television media. This recognition energizes me for the work ahead. But this award isn't mine alone—it belongs to our sponsors, the station, my colleagues, and most importantly, the children and families who open their doors to us and support what we're trying to present."

When asked what has kept the program on screen for so long, Nok Nimmol explained: "In today's world, fewer children are being born, yet each one has tremendous value. We ask ourselves: how can we help families understand the worth of children and choose ways to care for and develop them into quality individuals? Thai society is aging, so every child is like a precious jewel. With fewer children, we must focus on quality. 'Thung Saeng Tawan' is about offering families options for nurturing their children."

On media's power to change society, she noted: "Today, anyone can produce media, but quality media must go through careful consideration and refinement. When the flood of all kinds of media passes, people will eventually choose what's truly worth consuming. We hope 'Thung Saeng Tawan' stands as one of those choices."

Regarding platform expansion, she shared: "Facebook has become very popular with our fan page seeing lots of engagement. We're also intentionally building YouTube as a massive library of children and youth documentaries from past to present. We're gradually uploading content, and once complete, there should be over 1,000 episodes."