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Luk krueng rise in Thai popular culture and beauty norms
The piece traces how Amerasian Luk krueng or half breeds once shunned are now fashionable in Thailand. It profiles models such as Nat Myria Benedetti Tata Young and Marsha Vadhanapanich, notes Western features boost market appeal, and discusses TV roles and advertising work shaping a modern Thai beauty standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Thailand
Luk Krueng
Nopadol Chatprasert
Thammasat University
Jirati Chaiyasang
Jim Modeling Agency
Philippines
Indonesia
South Korea
Nat Myria Benedetti
Marsha Vadhanapanich
Christina Aguilar
Lux Soap
Tion
Tata Young
Colgate Toothpaste
Fuji Film
Amerasian
Moris K
Willy McIntosh
Thawee Gray
Thawee