Alex Sanchez's novel, "Rainbow Boys," has been made into Rainbow Boys: The Movie (alternative title: Right By Me). Adapted by director Thanyatorn Siwanukrow into a comedy/drama centering on three Thai teens who struggle with everyday teen problems, plus the challenges of accepting themselves as gay, coping with the pressures of college life, coming out to their friends and crushes, and coming out to their families. This story of teens living and maturing into young gay men in Thailand appeared at several gay film festivals in the US and Asia.