Leisure reporters announce their “Names of the 12 months” for 2022

Love was within the air in 2022, particularly the romance amongst a male couple as portrayed within the standard sequence “Y” (Boy Love Drama) and reflecting the huge acceptance of LGBTQ+ in Thai society. That about sums up the 2022 leisure information and, for as soon as, makes that time that juicy information could be dominated by good vibes.

The Thai Leisure Media Affiliation mentioned that it tried to maintain the annual “titles” (which some may nicely interpret as labelling) as optimistic as potential this 12 months. Maybe that’s as a result of it’s manner too difficult to make them “ugly” as the massive information this 12 months is about love and never heartbreak and rivalry.

And the names are …

Love birds breaking by means of on the film scene: Naphat “Nai” Siangsomboon and Pimchanok “Baifern” Luevisadpaibul
The general public was thrilled to be taught that their platonic friendship had ended when Nai revealed that he and shut woman pal Baifern have been not simply buddies. That is what their followers had been ready for, so it took nobody unexpectedly that they’ve turn into the most well-liked and endearing couple of 2022.

The Saint of Mekong River: Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak

Singer-actor Tono placed on a charity swim that raised near 60 million baht to donate to 2 hospitals in Thailand and Laos. Entitled “One Man and The River”, the marketing campaign introduced reward but additionally criticism and issues over his security. Regardless of all of the drama, he managed to make it throughout the river and provides cash to charity.

Drama Queen: Engfa Waraha

No matter Engfa does makes headlines. She was the topic of gossipy information even earlier than she entered a magnificence pageant and was topped Miss Grand Thailand. Regardless of all of the gossip and generally very damaging information, Engfa has stayed sturdy because of her spectacular fan base.

Imaginary buddies in actual love: Kirt “PP” Amnuaydechkorn and Putthipong “Billkin” Assaratanakul

Rising their romance on and off-screen, PP-Billkin have remained extremely standard all year long and have sturdy and huge fan bases who present up wherever they go and no matter they do. The 2 are additionally one of the wanted superstar {couples} for advertising occasions.

Lady who promotes mango and sticky rice on world stage: Danupha “Milli” Khanatheerakul
Rising rapper Milli gave Thai folks one thing to cheer about when she took mango and sticky rice to a world stage – actually. Consuming Thailand’s favorite dessert on the worldwide live performance stage quickly went viral, and Thailand’s mushy energy (meals) obtained a giant enhance.

Rivals of the crowns: Nawat Itsaragrisil and Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip

Thailand has witnessed rivalry amongst magnificence queens at varied competitions however the gossip acquired manner juicer when the organizers of two magnificence pageants didn’t see eye to eye. Nawat owns the Miss Grand Pageant whereas Anne has simply purchased Miss Universe group. Each are outspoken and like to choose on one another. No signal that both will likely be extending an olive department.

She who slaps: Ornapa “Mah” Krisadee

After stepping down from internet hosting a number of TV exhibits, Ornapa stored a comparatively low profile and didn’t make it into the information till she was accused of abuse by a youthful actor. The younger actor confirmed police and media a clip in South Korea the place he was slapped on the face by the senior TV host.

Herb-activated bromance: Rachata “Jam” Hampanont and Thanapat “Movie” Kawila

The recognition of “boy love” between Jam and Movie is the results of the high-rated drama sequence by which the 2 play. The sequence storyline includes herb and poisons and has so many twists and turns that they find yourself falling in love. In contrast to PP and Billkin, the 2 usually are not a pair in actual life however followers favor to think about that they’re.

Man who makes distress vanish: Kanchai “Num” Kamnerdploy.

Num’s information discuss “Hon Krasae” usually extends serving to palms to those that are struggling. Generally the actor-turned-newsman acts like a petition centre for giant instances. He has accomplished all of them – huge crime, home issues and disasters. Just lately, he made it into the headlines after hinting on the romance of couple of the 12 months Nai and Baifern. He spilt the beans to assist Nai break the information to the media and strategy Bai Fern, his shut feminine good friend, that he would love to maneuver from simply buddies to one thing extra romantic. Num’s now being teased about including a cupid position to his CV.

He who can do magic: Hussawee “Kem” Pakrapongpisan

On the age of 25, Kem is without doubt one of the hottest heroes of Channel 7. He has been given a number of roles however one of the widespread includes superstitious energy and magic.  Each time he accepts and performs such a job, the drama could be extremely profitable. And he’s even superstitious in actual life!

By Veena Thoopkrajae