Aha so I was right, the author and producer want Mik in here as Daniel but his queue is already booked for Petch Tud Petch. So it's either the elders grant this request and pull Mik out of that lakorn to be in here or they cast another person that they had in mind. I'd rather see Mik with Fern instead but if that doesn't work, they can consider Mek who also fits the description of the praek. Not the best looking guy but seems to have some potential if the elders are willing to give him that chance.
Acting is subjective. I just personally don't think New has any part of him that matches Daniel aside from his Chinese features. Daniel needs to give off a very cool and tough demeanour and his looks need be to sharp. Whenever I think of New, the image of him curling his eyelashes pops into my mind. And LOL @ the likay comment.