Living in a time when conservativeness is still highly regarded, Rati and Thee pursue their heart’s desire—to be with each other.
In Memoir of Rati episode 5, which aired on July 18, 2025, Thee and Rati bravely acknowledge their growing feelings for one another. Since their reconciliation, the burning flame in their hearts has only grown stronger. Meanwhile, Mek and Dech strike a deal, allowing them to spend more time together.
The series is led by the on-screen couples Great Sapol and Inn Sarin, along with Aou Thanaboon and Boom Tharatorn
Memoir of Rati is set during the Thai Buddhist year 2458 (1951 CE). The series follows the story of Rati (played by Inn), an orphan working as an interpreter for the French government, and Thee (played by Great), a marquis serving in the Ministry of Education.
Despite the growing tension caused by their social differences, Mek (portrayed by Aou) forms an unexpected friendship with Barronet Dech (portrayed by Boom).
But as love begins to blossom between them, unseen trials await—testing their bond and their fate.
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched Memoir of Rati yet, proceed with caution—major plot points ahead!
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Memoir of Rati Episode 5: Rati and Thee After Their Reconciliation
During episode 4 of Memoir of Rati, the latter part showed how Rati and Thee finally reconciled. After countless efforts by Thee to convince Rati to forgive him, he finally succeeded.
Memoir of Rati episode 5 opens with Rati having a dream where his mother denies him as her son. He wakes up with the same agonizing and melancholic feelings he had back then.
The next morning, Rati goes to the bridge near the lake to offer alms to the monk. He was supposed to go with Jam, but Thee suddenly appears by his side. Unsure of how to properly greet the monks, Rati listens as Thee guides him.
Thee advises him to clear his mind and let go of his worries. He also guides Rati through the prayer while they wait for the monk.
After the offering, Thee introduces Som Chun, a palace dessert, to Rati. Together with Jam, Kui, and Mhay, the two of them happily try to make the dessert. They make their own syrup, and once it fully simmers, Rati chooses the fruits he wants to put in the bowl.
Rati enjoys the dessert, saying it is refreshing. He even jokes that if his heart were a person, it would dance non-stop. Mhay teases him to dance if it’s true, and Rati actually dances in a cute way.
Jam, Kui, and Mhay also try the dessert. While getting their own bowls, Rati teases Thee by feeding him a spoonful of Som Chun. After tasting it, Thee dances cutely too.
The group enjoys their Som Chun together, dancing playfully to show just how delicious it is.
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Rati Shared His Worries with Thee
Later, Thee and Rati are alone at the dining table when Thee notices that Rati seems worried about something. As if on cue, Rati opens up about his dream.
He says he still can’t imagine how his own mother disowned him. Thee tries to assure him that his mother’s decision probably hurt her too.
After their conversation about the dream, Rati suddenly blurts out that he will miss Thee once he goes back to France. He also asks Thee if he will miss him too. Thee replies that even when Rati is not around, he already misses him.
Rati gets up from his seat and walks behind Thee. He playfully asks if Thee already misses him since he is now out of Thee’s sight.
Mek and Dech Strike a Deal to Work Together
While cleaning the classroom, Mek finds a book. When he opens it, he discovers French words that were taught in the school. He starts blurting them out, saying them aloud.
Dech watches him silently for a moment before speaking. Mek is startled and quickly tries to leave the room, but Dech follows him to give the book back and lets him borrow it.
Dech asks why Mek wants to learn the language so badly. Mek shares that he was never able to go to school, so listening to classes is the only thing he can do. He doesn’t specifically know why he wants to learn the language, but he says he wants to be smarter.
“I think knowing is better than not knowing,” Mek says. He adds that maybe one day he can become a translator or work for the government.
Dech tells him he will lend him the book if Mek teaches him Muay.
Mek agrees and begins teaching Dech, starting with the pomelo stalk step. Their next lesson is the banana tree steel legs, which Dech almost refuses to do. After that, they practice strength building through log pulling.
However, Dech complains that he won’t put up with Mek’s tough training anymore. He starts to get leg cramps, and Mek helps him ease the pain, telling him he needs to work on his core strength.
Dech accuses Mek of pranking him by making the training so hard. But Mek says he wouldn’t dare because, in his eyes, Dech is literally an angel in his life. That unexpected praise makes Dech smile a little.
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The Shared Laughter in Memoir of Rati Episode 5
After Rati and Thee reconciled, the atmosphere between them became lighter.
Rati decides to take a bath in the lake for a change of scenery. Thee, however, chooses not to join him since he has already showered. But Kui and Mhay jump off the bridge excitedly and join Rati in the water.
Rati asks Thee if he can also jump, but Thee refuses, saying it’s dangerous since Rati isn’t used to it. The whole scene is filled with laughter.
After a while, Kui and Mhay urge Rati to ask Thee again for permission. With high hopes, Rati asks Thee once more. This time, Thee allows him. But just as Rati is about to jump, the cloth wrapped around him falls off.
Because of this, he can’t climb back onto the bridge. Thee ends up dipping into the water to help him cover up. He reminds Rati to listen to him next time because he just worries about him.
That night, Jam finds Rati sitting in the dark, lost in deep thought. Rati shares his feelings toward Thee, hoping for an answer. He tells Jam that when he’s near Thee, his heart feels like it’s burning, as if it’s about to explode.
But Jam brushes it off, saying it’s probably nothing, and unconsciously mentions that Thee actually has a fiancée.
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Dech Tries to Hide from His Father
In the middle of Dech’s father’s conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dech tries to escape by faking a stomach ache. Mek sees him and tries to call him, but Dech doesn’t hear him.
Mek notices Dech’s father looking around, seemingly searching for his son. Wanting to help, Mek distracts Dech’s father by trying to get in his way. Afterwards, Mek rushes to Dech’s hiding spot. Dech immediately asks if his father has already left, and Mek nods in response.
That night, Mek sells lotus flowers for Lent Day. After finishing, he gives one to Dech and asks him to pray in front of the Buddhist altar.
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Lent Day: Where Rati and Thee’s Feelings Bloomed
During Lent Day, Rati feels hesitant to go with Thee. He overhears Jam and Kui talking about how the festival is usually attended by couples. Aside from that, Rati believes that Thee should go with his fiancée, not him.
Meanwhile, Jam respectfully kneels in front of Thee when he asks where Rati is. She urges Thee to think it through before inviting Rati again, not wanting them to end up in a difficult situation.
In response, Thee also kneels, firmly telling Jam that his intentions toward Rati are pure.
After their conversation, Rati finds Thee at the French legation, where guards have a gun pointed at him. Rati assures the guards that Thee isn’t a trespasser, allowing him to enter the house. Once inside, Thee tells Rati that he will wait for him, hoping Rati will agree to go with him to offer lotus flowers. However, Rati still has work to finish.
As the night deepens, the two eventually go looking for lotuses to make an offering. Luckily, they find two lotus flowers in the lake and pick them up.
But amidst the offering, Rati hesitates. He tells Thee that it’s not supposed to be him accompanying Thee—it should be Thee’s fiancée.
Thee assures Rati that he only wants him by his side. He also clarifies that the engagement is something only his grandmother wants.
Rati expresses his worry that if someone sees them together, Thee’s reputation will be ruined. But Thee, fully determined, says that it doesn’t matter to him. He even asks Rati if he has ever wondered why he isn’t affected by the rumors about him being an invert (gay). Perhaps, Thee hints, it’s because the rumors are true.
Rati replies that it doesn’t matter to him. Whether Thee loves a man or a woman, he will respect him the same way he does now. After hearing this, Thee pulls Rati close and kisses his forehead.
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Under the Peaceful Night Sky
Just as Thee and Rati are about to share a more intimate moment, Lord Ruj suddenly appears. The two quickly hide and run away to avoid being seen.
However, instead of finding Thee and Rati, Lord Ruj finds his son, Dech, together with Mek. Fortunately, Dech and Mek manage to find a way to dodge Lord Ruj’s questions and escape the situation.
Once Thee and Rati are sure that Lord Ruj is gone, the feelings between them begin to spark again. Thee repeats Rati’s words—that whatever his heart desires, Rati will respect it.
As the wind blows coldly and the moon shines above them, Thee and Rati share a beautiful moment that only the night sky and stars know.
Episode 6 Preview and Other Details
In Memoir of Rati episode 6, the preview teases a deeper relationship between Thee and Rati. Thee reassures Rati that he can only go to the festival with him. However, things take a turn when Thee’s fiancée suddenly appears.
Meanwhile, Dech is tasked by his father to bring a woman to the festival. Dech confides this to Mek, leaving another story thread to unfold.
Catch episode 6 of Memoir of Rati on July 25, 2025. Fans can stream it on the GMM25 channel at 8:30 PM and on Netflix at 9:30 PM.
Their feelings are growing in Memoir of Rati episode 5, but with such different places in society, will love be enough to unite Thee and Rati?
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