11 Thai Creators to Compete at TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026
TikTok has named 11 Thai creators who will represent the country at the first-ever TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. Selected from over 5.4 million votes nationwide, the winners span categories including Creator of the Year, Rising Creator, Education, and Sports. They will compete against top creators from Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, with winners decided by a panel including the ASEAN Secretariat and industry experts.
TikTok has announced the 11 Thai creators who earned the highest votes in their respective categories to represent Thailand at the inaugural TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026. Following nationwide voting that drew over 5.4 million votes across all categories, these creators — spanning both established names and rising stars — will travel to Bali, Indonesia, to compete in the finals alongside representatives from five other countries in the region: Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Winners in each category will be chosen by a panel of distinguished experts comprising industry professionals with regional knowledge and experience, including the ASEAN Secretariat, WPP, and TikTok.
Angga Anugrah Putra, TikTok's General Manager of Content Operations for Southeast Asia, said: "Congratulations to all 11 creators who received the highest votes to serve as Thailand's representatives. Under the theme 'The Ones Who Spark It,' the selected creators clearly reflect the identity and character of their respective communities. Each creator has turned their passion for content creation into tangible economic growth and positive social impact. Today, the TikTok community across Southeast Asia exceeds 460 million users. The creative spark from even a single creator can cross borders and connect people across cultures. Bringing together top creators from six countries and showcasing their outstanding work on a regional stage will help expand their diverse communities, grow their businesses sustainably, and inspire viewers across a wider audience."
The 11 Thai creator representatives competing at the TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026 are:
Creator of the Year: Bow Kanyarat (@bowkanyaratp) — A creator who has built a distinctive identity on TikTok by blending food content, family stories, and lifestyle. She presents restaurant reviews, homemade recipes, and relatable family content, creating a clear and multifaceted persona that resonates with fans.
Rising Creator of the Year: Bright Ekkarat (@brightekkarat) — A storyteller known for energetic content that reflects his unique personality, allowing him to connect closely with viewers. He previously won Storyteller of the Year at the TikTok Awards Thailand 2025 and continues to grow his audience.
Education Creator of the Year: SaySci (@saysci) — A science communicator dedicated to making science accessible and engaging through short, approachable videos, inspiring more people to take an interest in science with a simple but powerful goal: make people who don't care about science start caring.
Sports Creator of the Year: Baggio (@baggio... [content truncated]
