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Miss Thailand

นางสาวไทย
Apasra Hongsakula Miss Thailand 1964 and Miss Universe 1965
Formation	1934; 90 years ago (1934)
Type	Beauty pageant
Headquarters	Bangkok, Thailand
Membership	Miss Global Miss Charm Miss Face of Humanity Miss Intercontinental Miss Planet International
Official language	Thai English
Organization	TPN Global Co. Ltd.

Miss Thailand (Thai: นางสาวไทย; RTGS: Nang Sao Thai), is a beauty pageant held in Thailand for Thai women first held in 1934 under the name of Miss Siam (Thai: นางสาวสยาม; RTGS: Nang Sao Sayam). Since 2023, the winner of the pageant represents Thailand at Miss Global.

The reigning Miss Thailand 2024 is Panida Kernjinda from Chiang Mai.

History

The inaugural Miss Siam pageant took place on December 10, 1934, in Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok. On hiatus during World War II, it resumed in 1948 as the Miss Thailand pageant.

The winner of Miss Thailand used to represent the country at Miss Universe, while 1st Runner-up presented at Miss Asia Pacific International. However, Miss Thailand Organization lost these licenses to Miss Thailand Universe in 2000. The last Miss Thailand to represent her country at Miss Universe 1999 is Apisamai Srirangsan, Miss Thailand 1999.

In 2019, Sireethorn Leearamwat, Miss Thailand 2019, represented the country at Miss International 2019 and won the title for the first time for Thailand.

Broadcast

The beauty pageant was broadcast on BBTV (channel 7) until 2000, then moved to ITV, which later was transformed into TITV (Thailand Independent Television) and TPBS (Thailand Public Broadcasting Service) until 2007.

In 2008–2014, Miss Thailand pageant was broadcast on MCOT.

In 2016 and 2020–present, Miss Thailand pageant was returned to broadcast on BBTV (channel 7).

In 2019, Miss Thailand pageant was returned to broadcast on MCOT.

International crowns

The following are the Miss Thailand titleholders throughout the years.

Winner of international beauty pageants:

• Two — Miss Universe crowns (1965 • 1988)
  • Apasra Hongsakula (1965) • Porntip Nakhirunkanok (1988)
• One — Miss International crown (2019)
  • Sireethorn Leearamwat (2019)

Winner at Minor international pageant :

• Two — Miss Asia Pacific crowns (1988 • 1997)
  • Preeyanuch Panpradub (1988) • Worarat Suwannarat (1997)

Titles

Note that the year designates the time Miss Thailand has acquired that particular pageant franchise.

Titleholders

Year	Editions	Miss Thailand	Hometown	Venue	Entrants
2024	55th	Panida Kernjinda	Chiang Mai	MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi	34
2023	54th	Chonnikarn Supittayaporn	Chiang Mai	Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana	47
2022	53rd	Manita Farmer	Phuket	Central World Live	24
2021 No pageant, Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic
2020	52nd	Natthapat Pongpraphan	Nakhon Pathom	Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre	30
2019	51st	Sireethorn Leearamwat	Bangkok	Aksra Theatre	39
2017-2018 No pageant, Due to mourning of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
2016	50th	Thanaporn Sriwirach	Phayao	GMM Live House at Central World	34
2015 No pageant, The aftermath of the 2014 Thai coup d'état
2014	49th	Wilasini Chanwutthiwong	Bangkok	Aksra Theatre	24
2013	48th	Adcharaporn Kanoknateesavad	Bangkok	Aksra Theatre	18
2012	47th	Prissana Kumpusiri	Bangkok	Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana	18
2011 No pageant, Political issue of Thai general election
2010	46th	Kritchaporn Homboonyasak	Chiang Mai	Aksra Theatre	18
2009	45th	Ornwipa Kanoknateesawat	Saraburi		18
2008	44th	Panprapa Yongtrakul	Bangkok	Royal Paragon Hall	18
2007	43rd	Angkana Trirattanathip	Bangkok	Royal Jubilee Ballroom	18
2006	42nd	Lalana Kongtoranin	Bangkok	Thai Alangkarn Theater	18
2005 No pageant, Due to mourning of Tsunami in Southern of Thailand
2004	41st	Sirinya Sattayasai	Bangkok	Suan Ambhorn, Dusit Palace	18
2003	40th	Chalisa Boonkrongsap	Lampang	Impact, Muang Thong Thani	Unknown
2002	39th	Patiporn Sittipong	Chiang Mai	Queen Sirikit National Convention Center	Unknown
2001	38th	Sujira Arunpipat	Bangkok		Unknown
2000	37th	Panadda Wongphudee	Bangkok		Unknown
1999	36th	Apisamai Srirangsan	Nakhon Pathom	Bangkok Convention Center, Ladprao	Unknown
1998	35th	Chalida Taochalee	Bangkok		Unknown
1997	34th	Suangsuda Lawanprasert	Nakhon Nayok		Unknown
1996 No pageant, Due to mourning of Princess Srinagarindra of Thailand
1995	33rd	Pavadee Wicheinrat	Bangkok	Queen Sirikit National Convention Center	Unknown
1994	32nd	Areeya Chumsai	Bangkok	Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok	Unknown
1993	31st	Chattarika Ubonsiri	Bangkok		Unknown
1992	30th	Ornanong Panyawong	Chiang Mai		Unknown
1991	29th	Jiraprapa Sawettanan	Bangkok		Unknown
1990	28th	Passaraporn Chaimongkol	Songkhla		Unknown
1989	27th	Yonlada Ronghanam	Bangkok		Unknown
1988	26th	Porntip Nakhirunkanok	Chachoengsao		Unknown
1987	25th	Chutima Naiyana	Bangkok		Unknown
1986	24th	Taweeporn Klungploy	Nakhon Sawan		Unknown
1985	23rd	Tarntip Pongsook	Nan	Siam Park	Unknown
1984	22nd	Savinee Pakaranang	Bangkok	Grand Palace Hostel Pattaya	Unknown
1973-1983 No pageant (11 years)
1972	21st	Kanok-orn Boonma	Chachoengsao	Unknown	Unknown
1971	20th	Nipapat Sudsiri	Kanchanaburi	Unknown	Unknown
1970 No pageant
1969	19th	Warunee Sangsirinavin	Phra Nakhon	Unknown	Unknown
1968	18th	Sangduen Manwong	Phra Nakhon	Unknown	Unknown
1967	17th	Apantree Prayutsenee	Phra Nakhon	Unknown	Unknown
1966	16th	Prapussorn Panichkul	Phetchaburi	Unknown	Unknown
1965	15th	Cheranand Savetanand	Surat Thani	Unknown	Unknown
1964	14th	Apasra Hongsakula	Phra Nakhon	Unknown	Unknown
Political problems of Thailand in 1955-1963 No pageant (9 years)
1954	13th	Sucheela Srisomboon	Lamphun	Lumphini Park	Unknown
1953	12th	Anong Atchawatthana	Phra Nakhon		Unknown
1952	11th	Prachit Thong-urai	Phra Nakhon		Unknown
1951	10th	Utsani Thongnuea-di	Samut Songkhram	Unknown	Unknown
1950	9th	Amphon Burarak	Chiang Rai	Unknown	Unknown
Palace Rebellion in 1949 No pageant
1948	8th	Latda Suwansupha	Pattani	Suan Amporn, Dusit Palace	Unknown
World War II and due to mourning of King Ananda Mahidol of Thailand in 1941-1947 No pageant (7 years)
1940	7th	Sawangchit Kharuehanon	Phra Nakhon	Unknown	Unknown
1939	6th	Riam Petsayanawin	Phra Nakhon	Suan Ambhorn, Dusit palace	Unknown
Miss Siam
1938	5th	Phitsamai Chotiwut	Phra Nakhon	Saranrom Park	Unknown
1937	4th	Mayuri Wichaiwatthana	Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya		Unknown
1936	3rd	Wongduean Bhumiratna	Phra Nakhon		Unknown
1935	2nd	Wani Laohakiat	Phra Nakhon		Unknown
1934	1st	Kanya Thiansawang	Phra Nakhon		Unknown

Winners by province

Provinces	Titles	Winning Years
Bangkok  Phra Nakhon (Old name)	30	1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1952, 1953, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019
Chiang Mai	5	1992, 2002, 2010, 2023, 2024
Nakhon Pathom	2	1999, 2020
Chachoengsao		1972, 1988
Phuket	1	2022
Phayao		2016
Saraburi		2009
Lampang		2003
Nakhon Nayok		1997
Songkhla		1990
Nakhon Sawan		1986
Nan		1985
Kanchanaburi		1971
Phetchaburi		1966
Surat Thani		1965
Lamphun		1954
Samut Songkhram		1951
Chiang Rai		1950
Pattani		1948
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya		1937

Gallery of winners

• Miss Thailand 2019
  Sireethorn Leearamwat
• Miss Thailand 2009
  Ornwipa Kanoknateesawat
• Miss Thailand 2007
  Angkana Trirattanathip
• Miss Thailand 2000
  Panadda Wongphudee
• Miss Thailand 1994
  Areeya Chumsai
• Miss Thailand 1964
  Apasra Hongsakula
• Miss Thailand 1954
  Sucheela Srisomboon
• Miss Thailand 1939
  Riam Petsayanawin
• Miss Thailand 1934
  Kanya Thiensawang

Miss Thailand representatives at International beauty pageants

Miss Global

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2023	Chonnikarn Supittayaporn	Chiang Mai	Miss Thailand 2023	2nd Runner-up

Miss Intercontinental

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2024	Arabella Sitanan Gregory	Phatthalung	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 2023	Top 22

Miss Charm

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2024	Pornsirikul Puata	Prachuap Khiri Khan	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 2024	TBA
2023	Patitta Suntivijj	Pathum Thani	4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 2020	Top 20	1 Special Award Best Social Media

Miss Planet International

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2024	Panida Kernjinda	Chiang Mai	Miss Thailand 2024	2nd Runner-up	2 Special Award Miss Elegance Body Best Evening Gown

Miss Face of Humanity

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2024	Kunpariya Khonthong	Nong Khai	Top 20 at Miss Thailand 2024	1st Runner-up

Past Franchises

Miss Universe

• Miss Thailand Organization sent a winner representative to compete at Miss Universe.

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1999	Apisamai Srirangsan	Nakhon Pathom	Miss Thailand 1999	Non-Finalist
1998	Chalida Taochalee	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1998	Non-Finalist
1997	Suangsuda Lawanprasert	Nakhon Nayok	Miss Thailand 1997	Non-Finalist
1996	Nirachala Kumya ****	Chiang Mai	Top 10 at Miss Thailand 1995	Non-Finalist
1995	Pavadee Wicheinrat	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1995	Non-Finalist
1994	Areeya Chumsai	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1994	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award Miss Kodak Smile
1993	Chattarika Ubonsiri	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1993	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award Top 10 - Best National Costume
1992	Ornanong Panyawong	Chiang Mai	Miss Thailand 1992	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award 1st Runner-up - Best National Costume
1991	Jiraprapa Sawettanan	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1991	Non-Finalist
1990	Passaraporn Chaimongkol	Songkhla	Miss Thailand 1990	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award Miss Photogenic
1989	Yonlada Ronghanam	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1989	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award 2nd Runner-up - Best National Costume
1988	Porntip Nakhirunkanok	Chachoengsao	Miss Thailand 1988	Miss Universe 1988	1 Special Award Best National Costume
1987	Chutima Naiyana	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1987	Non-Finalist
1986	Taweeporn Klungploy	Nakhon Sawan	Miss Thailand 1986	Non-Finalist
1985	Tarntip Pongsuk	Nan	Miss Thailand 1985	Non-Finalist
1984	Savinee Pakaranang	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1984	Top 10
1973	Kanok-orn Bunma	Chachoengsao	Miss Thailand 1972	Non-Finalist
1972	Nipapat Sudsiri	Kanchanaburi	Miss Thailand 1971	Non-Finalist
1971	Warunee Sangsirinavin	Phra Nakhon	Miss Thailand 1969	Non-Finalist
1969	Sangduen Manwong	Phra Nakhon	Miss Thailand 1968	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award Best National Costume
1968	Apantree Prayutsenee	Phra Nakhon	Miss Thailand 1967	Top 15
1966	Cheranand Savetanand	Surat Thani	Miss Thailand 1965	2nd Runner-up
1965	Apasra Hongsakula	Phra Nakhon	Miss Thailand 1964	Miss Universe 1965
1959	Sodsai Vanijvadhana **	Phra Nakhon	Appointed	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award Miss Congeniality
1954	Amara Asavananda *	Phra Nakhon	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1953	Non-Finalist

Nang Sao Thai Jakkawal
Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1983	Jinda Nernkrang ***	Pathum Thani	Appointed	Unplaced
1982	Nipaporn Tarapanich ***	Chiang Rai	Appointed	Unplaced
1981	Massupha Karbpraphan ***	Krabi	Appointed	Unplaced
1980	Artitaya Promkul ***	Pattani	Appointed	Unplaced
1979	Wongduan Kerdpoom ***	Sukhothai	Appointed	Unplaced
1978	Pornpit Sakornvijit ***	Phuket	Appointed	Unplaced
1977	Laddawan In-Yah ***	Nakhon Ratchasima	Appointed	Unplaced
1976	Katareeya Areekul ***	Sukhothai	Appointed	Unplaced
1975	Wanlaya Thonawanik ***	Chiang Mai	Appointed	Unplaced
	Sirikwan Nanthasiri (resigned) ***	Nakhon Pathom	Appointed	Did not compete*
1974	Benjamas Ponpasvijan ***	Pathum Thani	Appointed	Unplaced

• * In 1954 Amara Asavananda, 2nd runner-up in Miss Thailand 1953, was selected to compete in Miss Universe 1954, becoming her country's first representative at the Miss Universe pageant.
• ** In 1959 the Miss Thailand pageant was not held; Sodsai Vanijvadhana was hand-picked to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe 1959 pageant.
• *** Due to the political crisis in 1973, the Miss Thailand pageant was not held; The national director in that time hand-picked Benjamas Ponpasvijan to represent Thailand in 1974 and later held the small pageant called Miss Thailand Universe (not to be confused with Miss Universe Thailand pageant which was started to be held in 2000) from 1975 to 1983 when the Miss Universe license returned to the Miss Thailand pageant organizers.
• **** In 1996 Miss Thailand wasn't held; Niratchla Khamya, Top 10 in Miss Thailand 1995 was selected to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe pageant.

Miss International

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2019	Sireethorn Leearamwat	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 2019	Miss International 2019	1 Special Award Miss International Asia
2001	Kanithakan Saengprachaksakula	Bangkok	Top 10 at Miss Thailand 2001	Non-Finalist
1992	Pornnapha Theptinnakorn	Bangkok	Top 10 at Miss Thailand 1992	Non-Finalist
1989	Mayuree Chaiyo	Nan	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988	Non-Finalist
1988	Passorn Boonyakiat	Bangkok	Miss Photogenic of Miss Thailand 1988	Non-Finalist	1 Special Award Miss Photogenic
1987	Prapaphan Bamrungthai	Phitsanulok	4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987	Non-Finalist
1986	Janthanee Singsuwan	Bangkok	Miss Photogenic of Miss Thailand 1986	Non-Finalist
1985	Sasimaporn Chaikomol †	Chanthaburi	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1985	Non-Finalist
1973	Jintana Te-chamaneewat	Bangkok	Contestant at Miss Thailand 1972	Top 15 Semi-Finalist
1972	Sarinya Thattavorn	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1971	Non-Finalist
1971	Supuk Likitkul	Bangkok	Contestant at Miss Bangkok 1971	1st Runner-up
1970	Panarat Pisutthisak	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1969	Top 15 Semi-Finalist
1969	Usanee Phenphimol	Nakhon Si Thammarat	Appointed	4th Runner-up
1968	Rungthip Pinyo	Lamphun	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1967	4th Runner-up	1 Special Award Miss Photogenic

Miss World

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1968	Pinnarut Tananchai	Bangkok	4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 1967	Top 15

Miss Tourism Queen International

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2016	Pimchanok Jitchoo	Samut Prakan	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 2014	4th Runner-up

Miss Asia Pacific

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1999	Naruemon Jinakaew	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1999	Top 10
1998	Sirida Chunhacharti	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1998	Non-Finalist
1997	Worarat Suwannarat	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1997	Miss Asia Pacific 1997	1 Special Awards Best Smile
1996	Jutarat Phanjaitham	Bangkok	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1995	Top 10
1995	Namtip Wirakhachon	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1995	Top 12
1994	Prathana Rebecca Chairoj Napp	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1994	Top 12
1993	Marisa Tipwangmek	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1993	Non-Finalist
1992	Chutima Nirunsitirat	Bangkok	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1992	1st Runner-Up	1 Special Awards Best in Evening Gown
1989	Phetcharat Seekaew	Sisaket	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1989	4th Runner-Up
1988	Preeyanuch Panpradub	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988	Miss Asia Pacific 1988	1 Special Award Best in National Costume
1987	Duangduen Jithaisong	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987	Non-Finalist
1986	Sararat Roomruangwong	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1986	2nd Runner-up
1985	Leelawadee Wacharobol	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1985	Non-Finalist

Miss Queen of the Pacific

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1967	Prapussorn Panichkul	Bangkok	Miss Thailand 1966	Non-Finalist	1 Special Awards Miss Congeniality of Queen of The Pacific

Miss Flower Queen

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1990	Raksuda Sinwattana	Bangkok	2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1989	2nd Runner-up

Miss Wonderland

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1989	Suparanan Phanchujit	Bangkok	3rd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988	Non-Finalist
	Preeyanuch Panpradub	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988	Did not compete
1988	Duangduen Jithaisong	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987	Top 15
1987	Sararat Roomruangwong	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1986	Non-Finalist

World Miss University

Year	Representative's Name	Home Town	Title	Placement	Special Awards
1991	Benjamaporn Dechsupha	Bangkok	1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1990	Non-Finalist	1 Special Awards Miss Asia

See also

References

1. ^ "Miss Thailand's Many Meanings". The Wilson Quarterly. 22 (3): 142. 1998. JSTOR 45267310.

External links

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