In the southern province of Chumporn in 1939, Khun Pan is a police detective who has defeated a gang of bandits despite having just one bullet in his pistol. Khun Pun is renowned for his sorcery and spells, which give him a supernatural protective power. After defeating the Pa Daeng gang, Khun Pan volunteers take on the most dangerous mission: to hunt the ferocious Alhawee Yalu, the dark lord of the southernmost provinces who’s also skilled in black magic and who spreads terror across the Budo Mountain. Alhawee Yalu is feared for his invulnerability – no bullets can hurt him – while his dagger is the most ruthless weapon.
Ka Badin, which takes place in the era of King Nang Klao, the third reign (after King Rama II). The story sets around the period when England (known as Wilat at the time) enters into a commercial partnership role with Thailand, and this historical fact plays as a backbone to the plot of this drama.
Because Haym is a good looking, well-mannered and bright boy, he is known as “Phor Haym Roop Thong” meaning “Phor Haym the Golden”. He has a knack for English and sneaks around to further his skills with an English teacher, however once his father finds out (he who doesn't trust foreigners) decides to send his son to study at the monastery. There, Haym picks up sword wielding skills. Unfortunately, accused of killing an Englishman, he is relegated to being an elephant keeper. He then masters the science of ailing elephants and becomes quite the vet and elephant keeper. Therein he meets Lamduan who is the leading actress of a dance play in Amphawa. He had already met her when they were younger, and this propels them to fall in love. However due to their status differences, as well as interference from another man who wants Lamduan for himself, Haym pursues the military forces so that he can improve his status. With his brilliance and capability, Haym climbs the military rung (so to speak) and also becomes the national pride and bravery of Badin.
