Thailand's Next Top Model
Thailand's Next Top Model was a Thai reality television show based on America's Next Top Model that aired in 2005. The show was hosted by Thai supermodel Sonia Couling.[2] The show's only season aired on ThaiTV 3[3][4] every Wednesday and Thursday at 21.50-22.00.[5] It began airing on 18 May 2005 and ended on 28 August 2005.[6][7][8]
| Thailand's Next Top Model | |
|---|---|
 Promotional photograph of the cast of Thailand's Next Top Model. | |
| Genre | Competition |
| Created by | Tyra Banks |
| Presented by | Sonia Couling |
| Judges |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Sonia Couling[1] |
| Running time | 60 minutes (30 minutes/day) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ThaiTV 3 |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | May 18 – August 28, 2005 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | America's Next Top Model |
Week by week one of the girls is eliminated until only one remains and is crowned Thailand's Next Top Model. The prize for winning Thailand's Next Top Model included a contract with Elite Model Management in Bangkok, a campaign for Pond's, and cash prize of 500.000 Baht and a brand new Toyota. It was won by You Khiaochaoum from Samut Songkhram.[9]
Overview
The show have 500 applicants from every place in country and screen for the last 13 applicants who have different character, age and skill but they must live together for 13 weeks.[10]
There were 13 episodes and the models were weekly eliminated by their pictures and photo shots. For instance, in episode 7, the top 7 girls had makeovers and changed their looks and personalities to become more outstanding in the competition. In episodes 9 and 10, the top 5 girls took a trip to Tokyo, Japan for their last runway challenge. Finally, in episode 13, there were just only two girls left and the winner finally appeared.[11][12]
Seasons
| Season | Premiere date | Winner | Runner up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 May 2005 | You Khiaochaoum | May Sootpa | Yok Boonchuay, Fon Dalhek, Ann Christodurachris, Jha Pheungharn, Tai Watmeuang, Lukkade Piampiboon, Gif Teerawasutkul, Apple Karachoth, Gib Ngamniyom, Luktarn Puagkong, Nok Phoemanee | 13 |  Tokyo |
Episode summaries
Episode 1
Original airdate: May 18–19, 2005
- First call-out: Luktarn Puagkong
- Bottom two: Yok Boonchuay & Fon Dalhek
- Eliminated: Yok Boonchuay
Episode 2
Original airdate: May 25–26, 2005
- First call-out: Ann Christodurachris
- Bottom two: Fon Dalhek & Lukkade Piampiboon
- Eliminated: Fon Dalhek
Episode 3
Original airdate: June 1–2, 2005
- First call-out: Gif Teerawisutkul
- Bottom two: Jha Pheungharn & Ann Christodurachris
- Eliminated: Ann Christodurachris
Episode 4
Original airdate: June 8–9, 2005
- First call-out: Nok Phoemanee
- Bottom two: Lukkade Piampiboon & Jha Pheungharn
- Eliminated: Jha Pheungharn
Episode 5
Original airdate: June 15–16, 2005
- First call-out: May Sootpa
- Bottom two: Tai Watmeuang & Nok Phoemanee
- Eliminated: Tai Watmeuang
Episode 6
Original airdate: June 22–23, 2005
- First call-out: Gib Ngamniyom
- Bottom two: Luktarn Puagkong & Lukkade Piampiboon
- Eliminated: Lukkade Piampiboon
Episode 7
Original airdate: June 29–30, 2005
- First call-out: You Khiaochaoum
- Bottom two: Gif Teerawisutkul & Apple Karachoth
- Eliminated: Gif Teerawisutkul
Episode 8
Original airdate: July 6–7, 2005
- First call-out: Nok Phoemanee
- Bottom two: Luktarn Puagkong & Apple Karachoth
- Eliminated: Apple Karachoth
Episode 9
Original airdate: July 13–14, 2005
- First call-out: You Khiaochaoum
- Bottom two: Nok Phoemanee & Gib Ngamniyom
- Eliminated: Gib Ngamniyom
Episode 10
Original airdate: July 20–21, 2005
- First call-out: May Sootpa
- Bottom two: Nok Phoemanee & Luktarn Puagkong
- Eliminated: Luktarn Puagkong
Episode 11
Original airdate: July 27–28, 2005
Recap episode.
Episode 12
Original airdate: August 10–11, 2005
- First call-out: May Sootpa
- Bottom two: You Khiaochaoum & Nok Phoemanee
- Eliminated: Nok Phoemanee
Episode 13
Original airdate: August 17–18, 2005
- Final Two: May Sootpa & You Khiaochaoum
In this episode, the competition ended, but the winner was announced on August 28, 2005.
Special episode
Original airdate: August 28, 2005
This episode was reunion and talk show of contestants. Sanl Itthisukkhanan was moderator this show. Ann can't go to the reunion because she had a mission in "Miss Thailand World 2005" contest at Si Racha, but she had connected in a VTR live from her to greet all the contestants. And then, the show had been cut when Sonia Couling announced the winner in episode 13. You was the winner.
- Thailand's Next Top Model: You Khiaochaoum
Contestants
(ages stated are at start of contest)
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Height | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yok Boonchuay | 22 | Uttaradit | 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 1 |
| Fon Dalhek | 24 | Ubon Ratchathani | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Eliminated in Episode 2 |
| Ann Christodurachris | 18 | Bangkok | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 3 |
| Jha Pheungharn | 21 | Khon Kaen | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 4 |
| Tai Watmeuang | 26 | Bangkok | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Eliminated in Episode 5 |
| Lukkade Piampiboon | 17 | Ratchaburi | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 6 |
| Gif Teerawasutkul | 20 | Bangkok | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 7 |
| Apple Karachoth | 22 | Ayuthaya | 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 8 |
| Gib Ngamniyom | 23 | Bangkok | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 9 |
| Luktarn Puagkong | 22 | Bangkok | 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 10 |
| Nok Phoemanee | 19 | Bangkok | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | Eliminated in Episode 12 |
| May Sootpa | 22 | Chiang Mai | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Runner-up |
| You Khiaochaoum | 19 | Samut Songkhram | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | Winner |
Summaries
Call-out order
| Order | Episodes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Luktarn | Ann | Gif | Nok | May | Gib | You | Nok | You | May | May | You | |||||||||||
| 2 | You | Apple | May | Gib | You | Gif | Nok | Gib | May | You | You | May | |||||||||||
| 3 | Apple | Nok | Gib | Apple | Gib | Nok | May | You | Luktarn | Nok | Nok | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Ann | May | You | You | Luktarn | You | Luktarn | May | Nok | Luktarn | |||||||||||||
| 5 | May | You | Nok | Luktarn | Apple | May | Gib | Luktarn | Gib | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | Nok | Gib | Lukkade | May | Gif | Apple | Apple | Apple | |||||||||||||||
| 7 | Gib | Gif | Apple | Gif | Lukkade | Luktarn | Gif | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Lukkade | Luktarn | Luktarn | Tai | Nok | Lukkade | |||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Gif | Tai | Tai | Lukkade | Tai | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Tai | Jha | Jha | Jha | |||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Jha | Lukkade | Ann | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Fon | Fon | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Yok | ||||||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant won the competition
- In episode 7, the top 7 girls had makeovers.
- In episode 9 and 10, the top 5 girls gone to tournament on Japan.
- Episode 11 was the recap episode.
- In special episode was a reunion and talk show of contestants. Then, the winner was announced.
Photo Shoot & Competition Guide
- Episode 1 Photo Shoot: Ayuthaya Temple
- Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Daybeds Magazine
- Episode 3 Competition: Runway for Act cloth
- Episode 4 Photo Shoot: AIIZ on the beach
- Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Levi's Jeans with male model
- Episode 6 Competition: Acting show on stage
- Episode 7 Photo Shoot: L'Oréal Feria
- Episode 8 Photo Shoot: Diamond and Animals
- Episode 9 Photo Shoot: Cars and Spacegirl
- Episode 10 Photo Shoot: Lingerie in Japan
- Episode 12 Photo Shoot: Leo Beer
- Episode 13 Photo Shoot & Commercial: Pond's Day cream Commercial and Print Ad
Makeovers
This season's makeovers included teeth whitening for the top seven girls.
- Gib: Light brown and curled
- Apple: Dark, Long, and parted
- Gib: Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby inspired short hairstyle
- Luktarn: Dark blonde
- Nok: Afro style
- May: Light brown bob cut
- You: Cut short and colored Red
Presenter & Judges
- Sonia Couling, supermodel as presenter & judge
- Rungnapa Kittivatkirn, supermodel as judges
- Sira "O" Kulsrethsiri, fashion stylist as judges
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