Thai idols

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[Thài I-dols] Eng. pl. n. Celebrities, singers, or actors from Thailand with a strong following, especially among young Asian audiences.

Once seen merely as a tourist paradise, Thailand has become the new luxury mecca, and Thai celebrities are slowly reaching the same zeitgeist as Korean idols and actors. In 2025, the country confirmed its status as a powerhouse: Thai influencers generated 80 million in EMV at the SS26 Fashion Weeks; actors like Orm and Lingling accounted for 50% of Dior’s overall EMV, pushing aside Korean idols like Jisoo and Mingyu for the first time, while Blackpink’s Lisa boosted Louis Vuitton’s perception on social media. Beyond the online world, their influence was strongly felt in real life as well, with flocks of adoring fans who blocked off the areas surrounding fashion show venues during Fashion Week.

Thai idols
Thai influencers generated $80M in EMV across the Big 4 SS26 Fashion Weeks.