Janet Khiao’s Influencer Transition Outshines Her Entertainment Career

Bangkok: Janet Khiao has successfully transitioned into influencer work, earning more than her work in the entertainment industry. Since transitioning to influencer status, Janet Khiao, the country singer, has become incredibly popular. Previously known for her role as "Jey" in the film "Yamyasothorn" or as a country singer, Janet Khiao has recently debuted as a social media influencer, creating parodies of popular songs with relatable lyrics for Thai audiences. She now has millions of followers, with each video racking up over 10 million views.

According to Thai News Agency, on December 21, 2025, Janet Khiao opened up to Nine Entertainment, stating that she accepts all kinds of work, whether it's making short videos, longer videos, or parody songs. She takes on every opportunity that comes her way because she currently has the energy and enjoys working. For each video, she analyzes the market and consumes information from various social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as online trends, to adapt and create videos that appeal to her target audience of all ages, from children to the elderly. Janet Khiao also expressed her delight at recently having young fans approach her, calling her an "influencer" and asking for photos. She was happy that younger generations were seeing her in this new role, something previously only adults recognized her for.

Regarding her income as an influencer this year, Janet Khiao revealed that it exceeded her expectations, earning well. While work is somewhat unstable these days, she's become a freelancer, taking on jobs on a project basis. Fortunately, she has income from multiple sources and has a reserve for the future. She emphasized that her influencer income is even higher than her work in the entertainment industry, before jokingly adding that she always pays her taxes correctly.