Over the past few years, fashion shows and brand ambassadorships have ushered a new wave of Asian faces onto the global stage. With the increasing recognition of Southeast Asian talent – from Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win to Lisa Manobal’s influence as a fashion icon – the spotlight is only growing brighter, especially so for Thai stars.
For starters, Davika Hoorne has been a Gucci ambassador since 2022, while Valentino announced Freen Sarocha as its first female Thai ambassador just last year. The country’s representation in luxury fashion shows no signs of slowing. Here are seven female Thai celebrities to have firmly on your radar.
Lisa Manobal
Global superstar Lisa Manobal not only dominates the music world as both a solo artist and a member of K-pop group Blackpink, but she is also a respected fashion icon. With an impressive 107 million followers on Instagram, she has secured ambassadorships with luxury maisons such as Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari and previously, Celine.
Davika Hoorne
With 18 million followers on Instagram, Davika Hoorne has consistently been growing her star power in the past decade. The 34-year-old actress fronted the Calvin Klein Spring 2024 campaign and is a House Friend for Bvlgari in the South Asia Pacific region. Even more impressive, Hoorne was the first Thai celebrity to be named a global ambassador for Gucci.
Orm Kornnaphat
Only You lead actress Orm Kornnaphat – named Kornnaphat Sethratanapong – had her breakout role in 2024’s The Secret of Us. She quickly rose to prominence and soon started working closely with brands such as Omega, Dior, and Bvlgari. Her appearance at the last Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show also generated headlines and social media buzz everywhere.
Becky Armstrong
Thai-British singer and actress Rebecca Patricia Armstrong may only be 24, but her influence extends far beyond her years. With her chic, it-girl persona on social media, it is no surprise that she earned the attention of brands such as Chanel and Ralph Lauren.
Araya Alberta Hargate
Araya Alberta Hargate, also known as Chompoo, launched her career in 1998 after winning a pageant at Bangkok’s International Motor Show. She then redefined herself as a fashion figure, cementing her presence on red carpets and at major fashion shows. She now possesses over 11 million followers on Instagram, proving her status as a fashion authority.
Namtan Tipnaree Weerawatnodom
From television host to actress, Namtan Tipnaree Weerawatnodom is no stranger to the spotlight. She began her entertainment career as a co-host on the Thai variety show Strawberry Krubcake. However, it was 2018’s Friend Zone where she strengthened her acting credentials. In 2025, she was spotted in the front row at both Milan and New York Fashion Week for brands such as Prada, Valentino, and COS.
Film Rachanun
After winning the Thai survival reality show Go On Girl Star Search in 2019, Film Rachanun (also known as Rachanun Mahawan) had her breakthrough in 2024’s Pluto alongside Namtan Tipnaree. At 26, her growing influence has led to collaborations with global houses including Saint Laurent, Celine, and FRED.