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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Trisha Kae Andrada

TikTok Awards 2025 Sexism Controversy: Thai Female Artists Kneeling in Heels and Dresses Spark Online Outrage

GMMTV executives and actors attending the TikTok Awards Thailand 2025 award ceremony. (Credit: GMMTV/Instagram)

A photo from the recent TikTok Awards 2025 has ignited an uproar over gender equality after several female artists were seen kneeling on the floor in dresses and high heels while their male counterparts remained standing.

The controversial image rapidly spread across social-media platforms, prompting accusations of sexism and sparking debate over industry standards in Thailand's entertainment scene.

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