Thailand’s Next Top Model was a local franchised version of the reality television show America’s Next Top Model that aired in 2005/2006. The show was hosted by Thai model Sonia Couling. The prize for winning Thailand’s Next Top Model included a contract with Elite Model Management, Bangkok. The show’s only “cycle” began airing on May 18 2005 and was won by then 19-year-old Chananan. In the final episodes, the girls took a trip to Tokyo, Japan for their last runway challenge.