• Winner of THE S.E.A. WRITE AWARD 2023

For the fans of Haruki Murakami, Yorgos Lanthimos, Wong Kar-wai and Hirokazu Koreeda.

A compelling collection of 11 short stories about family, relationship, and conflicts, offering a captivating exploration of the Thai-Chinese culture in Thailand.

The Day My Family Returns Home: An elder woman anticipates the joyous occasion of her family returning home on the Chinese New Year yet an unsettling feeling casts a shadow over their heartfelt reunion.

The Fallen Words: A son witnessed Chinese words slowly drifting, one by one, out of his mother’s body while those fallen words gradually fades from her memory.
The Red Ceremony: A young boy finds himself in his community’s annual festival surrounded by people and the palpable scent of blood.

Birth Mothers: When a daughter-in-law is pregnant, it seems the child doesn’t only belong to her and her husband but also to her mother-in-law, blurring the lines of the real birth mother.

The Favorite Nephew: A family gathering takes a twisted turn as the favorite nephew, the sole target of family’s love and care, acts strangely, sparking an eerie atmosphere and fear that an evil spirit has successfully possessed his body.

Papa Said So: What happens when the eldest brother follows every word of Papa’s lessons: to take care of younger siblings, to sacrifice, and to manage everything for everyone?

You, Rainy Days, and a Black Cat: A tragedy of star-crossed lovers who are torn apart solely because one of them is not Thai-Chinese.

We Are Gathered Here Today to Celebrate the Marriage of: On wedding day, his mind is consumed by the thoughts of his old flame—the only one he yearns for but will never encounter again.

Tears Flow Like Waterfalls: A sister dedicates her life to caring for a mother who cannot recall her, yet constantly calling for her younger brother tragically lost in a waterfall years ago.

My Dear Sister: A brother becomes the object of his older sister's resentment as he consistently receives praise, warmth, and love from the family, leaving her invisible in her own home.

Pieces: A heartfelt exchange unfolds between a son and his mother as they discuss bits and pieces and life's fragments. A simple yet moving conversation that may bring tears to your eyes.

Family Comes First, the literary debut of Narisapongse Rakwattananont. It is a captivating collection of short stories that showcases the writer's diverse storytelling style and is densely packed with a spectrum of emotions.