Thai Airlines signs up comedian-dominatrix Nishioka

Wednesday 16th April, 10:30 AM JST

TOKYO —

Comedian-dominatrix Sumiko Nishioka, 33, is the new image character in Japan for Thai Airlines. She will promote the airline under the theme of “Thai Beauty Program.” The airline wants to market Thailand’s beauty and spa recreation facilities for Japanese women. “I visited Thailand and really enjoyed the beauty and spa service there. It made me feel so beautiful. I’ve been feeling so satisfied with myself since then!”

Asked about the dominatrix characters she usually plays, Nishioka said: “I feel like I’ve reached the limit of my character in that respect. I’d like to take on a new challenge.”

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roughneck at 10:57 AM JST - 16th April

Thai Airlines signs up comedian-dominatrix

She will promote the airline under the theme of “Thai Beauty Program.”

I am confused. Thai beauties have never been associated with BDSM theme. So why the Thai Airlines chose her?
greenteaonsens at 11:16 AM JST - 16th April

Sumiko is actually pretty hot and funny. I'd share a futon with her for sure...
Ninjazilla at 12:58 PM JST - 16th April

Is it me or does she look like shes 45 in this picture?
dat5h at 01:17 PM JST - 16th April

Is it me or does she look like shes 45 in this picture?

I completely agree. Poor angle I suppose.
Patrick Smash at 01:29 PM JST - 16th April

Awful shot of a fairly sweet babe. She's not entirely unfunny like most of them either.
dennis0bauer at 03:14 PM JST - 16th April

because lots of japanese go to thai for BDSM tours? :p
Farmboy at 06:21 PM JST - 16th April

Possible slogan:

"You will vacation, and you will enjoy."
kitzrow at 07:55 PM JST - 16th April

What is wrong with using a true Thai Beauty from say Chiang Mai unless this is meant to lure Japanese passengers? Still would choose a Thai Beauty from any part of Thailand any time of the day or night.
rjd_jr at 08:27 AM JST - 17th April

You answered your own question kitzrow. This is a campaign in Japan to lure more Japanese tourists. It makes sense to use someone that is familiar in the country they are promoting your products in. She ain't the most beautiful lady in the world, but she's a personality that people know, and that counts.
DenshaDeGO at 11:27 PM JST - 19th April

The airline wants to market Thailand’s beauty and spa recreation facilities for Japanese women.

Why'd they pick that horse-face then? Wada Akiko wasn't available?
Medina at 11:11 PM JST - 17th May

yes ,also a lots of european man also like thai Women too....
Sarge at 11:19 PM JST - 17th May

"Thailand's beauty and spa recreation facilities"

Heck, there's a bunch of them already conveniently located in Tokyo.
Medina at 11:31 PM JST - 20th May

Thailand's beauty and spa recreation facilities"

also sex good .