Naomi Campbell to mentor Thais to be next top models, Thaksin says
Supermodel expected to visit Thailand next month to advise Thaksin on how Thais can follow in her footsteps and compete with on the world stage
Supermodel Naomi Campbell will visit Thailand next month to offer advice on how to train Thai talent to become top models in the fashion industry and on the catwalk, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s former prime minister.
The British fashion model would be in the country from February 8 to 10, Thaksin added, to give him tips on how Thai people could follow in her footsteps and compete on the world stage.
“We will screen Thais who are born beautiful by nature, without beauty surgery,” Thaksin said during an event at Nakhon Phanom University on Saturday. “Anyone inspired to become a world-class model can come out of their small hut to join the scheme.”
Thais of all genders with potential would be scouted from villages to national level and trained to become world-class models, he added.
The 75-year-old said the initiative is part of his campaign to promote soft power, boost Thailand’s economy and create earning opportunities for Thailand’s people.
Campbell has not yet made any announcements regarding travelling to Thailand to take part in Thaksin’s programme.
