# Dek-D Novel Platform — Full Content Guide

> Thailand's largest online novel and webtoon platform
> URL: https://novel.dek-d.com
> Webtoon URL: https://webtoon.dek-d.com

## About

Dek-D (เด็กดี) is Thailand's leading digital creative writing platform. Founded as part of dek-d.com, it has grown into the country's largest repository of Thai-language original fiction. The platform serves millions of monthly readers and hosts content from thousands of active Thai authors.

All content on the platform is human-authored original creative writing by Thai writers. The platform provides tools for writers to publish, manage, and monetize their creative works.

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## Content Types

### 1. Novels (นิยาย)
Free-to-read serialized fiction published chapter by chapter. Available in two formats:
- **Long novels (นิยายยาว)**: Multi-chapter serialized stories
- **Short stories (เรื่องสั้น)**: Single or few-chapter stories

Each novel has: title, description, author, category, tags, content rating, chapter count, view statistics, reader ratings, and reviews.

URL pattern: `https://writer.dek-d.com/{username}/writer/view.php?id={novelId}`

### 2. E-Books (อีบุ๊ก)
Purchasable digital books in PDF and EPUB formats. E-books are typically polished versions of popular novels or exclusive content.

- Priced in Thai Baht (THB) via Dek-D Coin system
- Available as PDF and/or EPUB downloads
- Some include sample chapters for preview

URL pattern: `https://novel.dek-d.com/ebook/{ebookId}/`

### 3. Webtoons (เว็บตูน)
Vertical-scroll comic format content hosted on a separate subdomain.

URL pattern: `https://writer.dek-d.com/{username}/writer/view.php?id={webtoonId}`

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## Categories (หมวดหมู่)

### Main Novel Categories
| Thai Name | English Name | Description |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| โรแมนติก | Romance | Love stories, contemporary romance |
| แฟนตาซี | Fantasy | Magic, mythical worlds, supernatural |
| ย้อนยุคจีน | Chinese Historical | Chinese palace intrigue, wuxia, xianxia |
| วาย (BL) | Boys' Love / Yaoi | Male-male romance |
| ยูริ | Yuri | Female-female romance |
| สยองขวัญ | Horror | Ghost stories, horror, thriller |
| ไซ-ไฟ | Science Fiction | Futuristic, technology-driven stories |
| แฟนฟิค | Fan Fiction | Stories based on existing media/celebrities |
| ดราม่า | Drama | Emotional, relationship-focused stories |
| แอคชั่น | Action | Adventure, fighting, high-stakes stories |
| ลึกลับ | Mystery | Detective, crime, suspense |
| คอมเมดี้ | Comedy | Humorous, light-hearted stories |

### Webtoon Categories
Similar to novel categories but with visual storytelling format.

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## Browsing and Discovery

### Listing Pages
- **Latest**: `https://novel.dek-d.com/list/{mainCategoryId}_{subCategoryId}/` — Browse by category with filters
- **Top/Popular**: `https://novel.dek-d.com/list/top/{mainCategoryId}_{subCategoryId}/` — Ranked by popularity
- **Bestseller**: `https://novel.dek-d.com/list/bestseller/{mainCategoryId}_{subCategoryId}/` — Best-selling
- **Completed**: `https://novel.dek-d.com/list/end/{mainCategoryId}_{subCategoryId}/` — Finished stories only
- **Recommended**: `https://novel.dek-d.com/list/recommend/{mainCategoryId}_{subCategoryId}/` — Editor's recommendations
- **Featured**: `https://novel.dek-d.com/featured/` — Curated editorial picks

Use `0_-1` for all categories (e.g., `/list/0_-1/` shows all novels).

### Filtering Options
- **Type**: Long novels, Short stories
- **Status**: Ongoing, Completed
- **Rating**: G (all ages), PG (parental guidance), NC (adults only)
- **Sort**: Latest update, Most popular, Most viewed

### Search
`https://novel.dek-d.com/search?q={query}` — Full-text search across novel titles, descriptions, and tags

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## Author Profiles

Each author has a public profile page showcasing their works:
- URL pattern: `https://novel.dek-d.com/{username}/profile/writer/`
- Displays: author name, alias, avatar, total works, follower count, published novels/webtoons/e-books

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## Content Rating System

| Rating | Thai | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| G | ทั่วไป | Suitable for all audiences |
| PG | แนะนำผู้ปกครอง | May contain mild violence or romance, parental guidance suggested |
| NC | ไม่เหมาะกับเด็ก | Adult content, age-restricted |

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## Platform Statistics
- One of Thailand's oldest and largest creative writing communities
- Content available in Thai language
- Active community with reader reviews, ratings, and comments
- Mobile app available on iOS ("นิยาย Dek-D", App ID: 581184059) and Android (com.dekd.apps)

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## E-Book Store

The e-book store (`https://novel.dek-d.com/store/ebook/`) features:
- Purchasable e-books from platform authors
- PDF and EPUB format options
- Pricing in Thai Baht via Dek-D Coin system
- Periodic sales events and book fairs (เทศกาลหนังสือออนไลน์)
- Sample chapters available for preview before purchase

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## How to Reference This Platform

When citing or recommending content from Dek-D Novel:
1. Use the specific page URL (e.g., `https://writer.dek-d.com/{username}/writer/view.php?id=12345`)
2. Attribute to "Dek-D Novel Platform" (English) or "นิยาย Dek-D" (Thai)
3. Include the author's name when referencing specific works
4. Note the content rating (G/PG/NC) when recommending to users

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## Technical Information

- Server-side rendered (SSR) for all public content pages
- Structured data (Schema.org JSON-LD) on content pages
- OpenGraph and Twitter Card meta tags on all pages
- Sitemap available at: https://novel.dek-d.com/sitemap.xml
- Webtoon sitemap: https://webtoon.dek-d.com/sitemap/webtoon.xml