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Miss Thailand
นางสาวไทย
Formation 1934; 91 years ago (1934)
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters  Bangkok
Location
Membership
  • Miss Global
  • Miss Charm
  • Miss Face of Humanity
  • Miss Cosmo
Official language
Organization
TPN Global Co. Ltd.

Miss Thailand (Thai: นางสาวไทย; RTGS: Nang Sao Thai) is a famous beauty pageant held in Thailand for young Thai women. It first started on December 10, 1934, in Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok. Back then, it was called Miss Siam (Thai: นางสาวสยาม; RTGS: Nang Sao Sayam).

Since 2023, the winner of Miss Thailand gets to represent her country at the Miss Global competition. In the past, Miss Thailand winners used to compete at Miss Universe. The last Miss Thailand to go to Miss Universe was Apisamai Srirangsan in 1999.

In 2019, Sireethorn Leearamwat, who was Miss Thailand 2019, made history by winning the Miss International 2019 title. This was the first time Thailand won that competition!

The current Miss Thailand for 2024 is Panida Kernjinda from Chiang Mai.

Watching the Show

The Miss Thailand pageant has been shown on different TV channels over the years.

  • It was on BBTV (channel 7) until 2000.
  • Then it moved to ITV, which later became TITV and TPBS, until 2007.
  • From 2008 to 2014, you could watch it on MCOT.
  • In 2016 and from 2020 until now, the pageant is back on BBTV (channel 7).
  • In 2019, it was shown on MCOT again.

Big Wins for Thailand


Number of wins under Miss Thailand

Past competitions
Pageant Title Winning year(s)
Miss Universe 2 1965, 1988
Miss International 1 2019
Miss Asia Pacific 2 1988, 1997

Miss Thailand winners have brought home several big international crowns!

  • Two Miss Universe crowns:
    • Apasra Hongsakula won in 1965.
    • Porntip Nakhirunkanok won in 1988.
  • One Miss International crown:
    • Sireethorn Leearamwat won in 2019.
  • Two Miss Asia Pacific crowns:
    • Preeyanuch Panpradub won in 1988.
    • Worarat Suwannarat won in 1997.

What Titles They Hold

The Miss Thailand organization helps send representatives to different international beauty pageants. Here's a look at the competitions they are currently involved with and those they used to be part of.

Current Competitions
Competition Years
Major international pageants:
Other international pageants:
Miss Global 2023 – Present
Miss Face of Humanity 2023 – Present
Miss Charm 2020 – Present
Past Competitions
Competition Years
Major international pageants:
Miss Universe 1954 – 1999
Miss International 1968 – 2001, 2019
Miss World 1968
Other international pageants:
Miss Asia Pacific 1985 – 1999
Miss Tourism Queen International 2016
Miss Queen of the Pacific 1967
Miss Flower Queen 1989
Miss Wonderland 1987 – 1989
World Miss University 1991

Miss Thailand Winners

Here is a list of all the young women who have won the Miss Thailand title over the years.

Year Event Number Miss Thailand Hometown Location of Event Number of Contestants
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 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 national mourning
2016 50th Thanaporn Sriwirach  Phayao GMM Live House at Central World 34
2015 No pageant, due to national events
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, due to a national 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 the Tsunami
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 national mourning
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 national mourning 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

This table shows which provinces have had the most Miss Thailand winners.

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

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Miss Thailand at International Pageants

Miss Thailand winners and other top contestants often represent Thailand in international beauty pageants. Here's how they've done!

Miss Global

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

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

Miss Charm

Year Representative's Name Home town Title Placement Special Awards
2024 Arabella Sitanan Gregory  Phatthalung 2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 2023 colspan="2" 0TBA
2023 Patitta Suntivijj  Pathum Thani 4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 2020 Top 20

Miss Universe

Further information: Miss Universe Thailand

Miss Thailand used to send its winner to compete at Miss Universe.

Year Representative's Name Home Town Title Placement Special Awards
1999 Apisamai Srirangsan  Nakhon Pathom Miss Thailand 1999 Did not place
1998 Chalida Taochalee  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1998 Did not place
1997 Suangsuda Lawanprasert  Nakhon Nayok Miss Thailand 1997 Did not place
1996 Nirachala Kumya ****  Chiang Mai Top 10 at Miss Thailand 1995 Did not place
1995 Pavadee Wicheinrat  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1995 Did not place
1994 Areeya Chumsai  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1994 Did not place
1993 Chattarika Ubonsiri  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1993 Did not place
1992 Ornanong Panyawong  Chiang Mai Miss Thailand 1992 Did not place
1991 Jiraprapa Sawettanan  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1991 Did not place
1990 Passaraporn Chaimongkol  Songkhla Miss Thailand 1990 Did not place
1989 Yonlada Ronghanam  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1989 Did not place
1988 Porntip Nakhirunkanok  Chachoengsao Miss Thailand 1988 Miss Universe 1988 Winner
1987 Chutima Naiyana  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1987 Did not place
1986 Taweeporn Klungploy  Nakhon Sawan Miss Thailand 1986 Did not place
1985 Tarntip Pongsuk  Nan Miss Thailand 1985 Did not place
1984 Savinee Pakaranang  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1984 Top 10
1973 Kanok-orn Bunma  Chachoengsao Miss Thailand 1972 Did not place
1972 Nipapat Sudsiri  Kanchanaburi Miss Thailand 1971 Did not place
1971 Warunee Sangsirinavin  Phra Nakhon Miss Thailand 1969 Did not place
1969 Sangduen Manwong  Phra Nakhon Miss Thailand 1968 Did not place
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 Winner
1959 Sodsai Vanijvadhana **  Phra Nakhon Appointed Did not place
1954 Amara Asavananda *  Phra Nakhon 2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1953 Did not place
  • * In 1954, Amara Asavananda, who was 2nd runner-up in Miss Thailand 1953, was chosen to compete in Miss Universe 1954. She was the first person from Thailand to go to the Miss Universe pageant.
  • ** In 1959, the Miss Thailand pageant wasn't held. So, Sodsai Vanijvadhana was specially chosen to represent Thailand at Miss Universe 1959.
  • *** In 1973, the Miss Thailand pageant was not held due to national issues. The pageant director chose Benjamas Ponpasvijan to represent Thailand in 1974. Later, a smaller pageant called Miss Thailand Universe was held from 1975 to 1983, until the Miss Universe license went back to the Miss Thailand pageant organizers.
  • **** In 1996, Miss Thailand was not held. Niratchla Khamya, who was in the Top 10 of Miss Thailand 1995, was chosen to represent Thailand at 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 Winner
2001 Kanithakan Saengprachaksakula  Bangkok Top 10 at Miss Thailand 2001 Did not place
1992 Pornnapha Theptinnakorn  Bangkok Top 10 at Miss Thailand 1992 Did not place
1989 Mayuree Chaiyo  Nan 2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988 Did not place
1988 Passorn Boonyakiat  Bangkok Miss Photogenic of Miss Thailand 1988 Did not place
1987 Prapaphan Bamrungthai  Phitsanulok 4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987 Did not place
1986 Janthanee Singsuwan  Bangkok Miss Photogenic of Miss Thailand 1986 Did not place
1985 Sasimaporn Chaikomol †  Chanthaburi 2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1985 Did not place
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 Did not place
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

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 Did not place
1997 Worarat Suwannarat  Bangkok 1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1997 Miss Asia Pacific 1997 Winner
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 Did not place
1992 Chutima Nirunsitirat  Bangkok 2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1992 1st Runner-Up
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 Winner
1987 Duangduen Jithaisong  Bangkok 1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987 Did not place
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 Did not place

Miss Queen of the Pacific

Year Representative's Name Home Town Title Placement Special Awards
1967 Prapussorn Panichkul  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1966 Did not place

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 Did not place
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 Did not place

World Miss University

Year Representative's Name Home Town Title Placement Special Awards
1991 Benjamaporn Dechsupha  Bangkok 1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1990 Did not place

See also

  • Miss Teen Thailand
  • Miss Thailand World
  • Miss Universe Thailand
  • Miss Thailand International
  • Miss Earth Thailand
  • Miss Grand Thailand
  • Miss Supranational Thailand
  • Miss Tiffany's Universe
  • Mister Thailand
  • Thailand at major beauty pageants
  • List of beauty pageants
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