Another night of honor unfolded at the 8th Nakarat Awards, a prestigious event held to celebrate individuals and remarkable achievements excelling in entertainment, media, sports, business, and those contributing to Thai society. This year’s ceremony took place at Aksara King Power Theatre.
The lively atmosphere began with actors and celebrities arriving in large numbers on the red carpet. The event opened with host Putt Puttichai Kasetsin welcoming distinguished guests and media, leading into a special performance by top Thai actress Dearna Flipo alongside young artist Off Suraphol, who revived the worship song trend in a show titled "CELESTIAL NAKA," symbolizing the reverence and grandeur of the Nakarat serpent. The ceremony also welcomed Ajarn Bey Ommastra Mahasetthakoon, a talented businesswoman and rights holder of the 8th Nakarat Awards, who expressed her dedication to creating a prestigious platform that honors outstanding individuals and those contributing meaningfully to Thai society.
Additional special stage performances featured emerging artists and talented entertainment heirs: Nirin LoveiS, trainee and daughter of Ning Panita, and Jay from the band DICE, son of Bow Wanda. This was followed by a surprise show from KITA 40UP, reviving beloved past hits alongside new songs spreading joy today. Performers included Yai Fandee Lek Fanden, Joy T-Skirt, Yui Patamawan, and Off Dr.Kids, eliciting enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
The event then proceeded to the award presentations, honoring recipients as follows:
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1. Best Quality News Agency Award: One News Agency, "Accessible News, Accessible You," from Channel one31, received by Diaw Warattantakun, Chief Operating Officer of The One Enterprises Public Company Limited.
2. Best Social News Agency Award:
E-Jan Page, founder of the E-Jan Foundation.
Award received by Pichit Sukphaita, senior advisor of E-Jan Page.
3. Best Entertainment Reporter Award: Jackarin from Thairath Entertainment, Thai Rath TV Station.
4. Best Rising Sports Athlete Award: Sky Kingpoyom Sharpper, Thai national swimming team member for the 2026 Asian Games.
5. Most Valuable Athlete Award:
Tennis Panipak Wongpattanakit.
6. Best Social Creator Award:
Kan Jomphalang from the page "Kan Jomphalang Helps Fight" and founder of the Kan Jomphalang Foundation.
7. Best Model Digital Influencer Award: Ple Nakorn Silachai from the Ple Nakorn channel and founder of the Thai Naka Foundation.
8. Best New Generation Social Leader Award:
Sai Samut from the Chivasamut Foundation.
10. Best International Thai Award: Veena Paveena Singh, 1st runner-up Miss Universe 2025.
11. Best Rising Influencer Award:
Nont Inthanon from the Inthanon channel.
12. Most Influential Brand Icon Award:
Pokasung from GMMTV Company Limited.
13. Best Influencer Duo Award:
Mother-and-son duo Pa Tue Sombat Sarot, and Mix Chalermsri.
14. Best Food Influencer Award:
Chef Kapom from the Chef Kapom channel.
15. Best Positive Energy Influencer Award:
Bas from BB Memory channel, Bew Varaporn from the Bew Varaporn channel, and Bow from the Bow Kanyarat channel.
16. Best Rising Sales Influencer Award:
Thanya R Siam.
18. Best Fashion & Lifestyle Influencer Award: Senthai from the Sodostyle page.
20. Best Supporting Actor Award:
Popthorn Sunthornyanakit from the Netflix series "Devil Lawyer."
21. Best Leading Actress Award:
Ruta Phongam from the Netflix series "Devil Lawyer."
22. Most Valuable Host Award:
Kanchai Kamnerdploy from the "Hon Krasae" show on Channel 3 HD.
23. "Most Valuable Actor" Award honoring significant contributions to Thai entertainment: Chatchai Plengpanich.
24. Viral Song of the Year Award:
Song "Sakegun.. I’m a Scoundrel" by Jok Ice Cream featuring Bangkokboy.
25. Best Promoter of Thai Soft Power Award:
Ponglang Sa-On Band.
26. Best Socially Creative Businessperson Award:
Nat Letana from the Letana channel, known for the phrase "Not just visiting, even stopping to pee is good enough."
27. Best Celebrity Family Award:
Dean family: Matthew, Lydia, Dylan, Demi, and Dion.
28. Best Rising Girl’s Love Star Award:
Nathnicha Prateepnatsiri and Angelina Stevens from the series "Poisonous Love" by North Star Production Co., aired on GMM25.
29. Best Rising Boy’s Love Star Award:
Siraphop Manitikhun and Ratchapon Tosomboon from the series "Phop Thoe" by Mundivork Co., aired on Workpoint 23.
30. Best LGBTQIA+ Artist Award:
Chatnapa Kiewkham, also known as PaiPai Oreo.
31. Best Supporting Actress Award:
Aom Piyada Akkarasenee from the drama "Hongsawadi" by The One Enterprises Public Company Limited, aired on Channel one31.
32. Best Leading Actor Award:
Krathing Khunnarong Prathet Rat from the drama "Love Betrayal" aired on Channel 3HD and "Sodsroi Mala" by The One Enterprises Public Company Limited, aired on Channel one31.
33. Popular Vote Most Beloved Star Award: Tee Tee Wanphit - Por Supakarn.
Faith of Nakarat Glory Award for Exemplary Businesspeople, totaling 8 awards:
1. Lucky Sukthawee Ubonprasert and Mukda Mukdawan Thongsingkham, owners of the page "Lucky Farm - Growing Vegetables with Lucky."
2. Kornpak Promchuen from 168LightingDesign Company.
3. Danny Boss: Parawi Jaipinta (CEO of D&G Holiday Thailand Ltd) and Madame Gina Maneenarumas Ekjakkaew (CEO of Phoenix Global Gold Ltd).
4. Prasert Piyasajjadech, President of the Trade Promotion and Investment Association (PEITA).
5. Phatrawadee Phatrawadiwattanasakul, CEO of Nai Pol Entertainment Music Label.
6. Dr. Warodom Sirisuk.
7. Ratchakrit Priyapunypa.
8. Fortune Teller Kateway Ramida Puttipornchai.
Faith of Nakarat Glory Award for Inspirational Artists, with 5 awards:
1. Got Jirapat, owner of the song "Life-Changing Mantra" by Luang Pu Sila Sirichanto.
2. Rita Disyasothonsilp.
3. Suraphol Thongduang, artist of the song "Home Khwan," theme song of the series "Khemjira Must Survive."
4. Candy Watinee Rakkan.
5. Jorlong Athippat Kiatsaveekul.
Faith of Nakarat Glory "Queen Mute" Award:
1. Thippawi Supanok.
2. Ajarn Pinfa Maneenakarat.
