{"id":142,"date":"2026-05-18T12:08:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/faith-nketsi-soaks-up-thailand-sun-with-friends-featuring-nadia-nakai\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:08:48","slug":"faith-nketsi-soaks-up-thailand-sun-with-friends-featuring-nadia-nakai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/faith-nketsi-soaks-up-thailand-sun-with-friends-featuring-nadia-nakai\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith Nketsi Soaks Up Thailand Sun With Friends Featuring Nadia Nakai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South African influencer Faith Nketsi has been turning heads with her sun-soaked adventures in Thailand, sharing glimpses of a vacation that\u2019s all about fun, warmth, and good vibes.<\/p>\n<p>The mom of one recently flew out for a break with a close group of friends, with Nadia Nakai and Bobby Blanco among the people traveling alongside her.<\/p>\n<p>In the days since they arrived, Faith and her crew have been embracing the full getaway experience\u2014hitting parties, taking dips in the pool, tasting great food, and spending time at some of Thailand\u2019s most scenic locations.<\/p>\n<p>One of the trip\u2019s biggest highlights, however, has been Faith\u2019s holiday style. 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