Thai rapper Milli appointed honorary diplomacy supporter by Korean Embassy
By Khaosod English Thu, May 28, 2026
BANGKOK — 27 May 2026, The South Korean Embassy in Thailand has appointed Thai rapper Milli as an honorary public diplomacy supporter, recognising her contribution to strengthening cultural understanding between Thailand and South Korea through music and popular culture….
Milli, whose real name is Danupha Khanatheerakul, was officially appointed during a ceremony held at the South Korean Embassy in Bangkok on 15 May.
South Korean Ambassador to Thailand Park Yong-min attended the event alongside 15 honorary public diplomacy supporters selected for this year’s programme.
The embassy said Milli was chosen because her work creatively blends Thai and Korean cultural influences and helps promote mutual understanding between people in both countries.
Milli recently drew widespread attention after becoming the first foreign contestant to reach the final round of “Show Me the Money” Season 12, a major South Korean hip-hop competition, in April.
The embassy praised her as an example of public diplomacy through music and Korean popular culture, saying her work had helped expand cultural exchange between Thailand and South Korea
“Milli has successfully entered South Korea’s popular culture industry and communicates with audiences in both countries through her music,” Ambassador Park said. “She has also played an important role in promoting Thai and Korean culture to wider audiences
He also praised her willingness to take on new challenges and expressed hope to see more of her work in South Korea in the future.
The South Korean Embassy in Thailand organises its honorary public diplomacy programme annually, with this year marking the seventh group of participants.
During the event, Milli also shared her experiences communicating with global audiences through music and Korean popular culture to inspire other participants in the programme.
ASEAN Digest 
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