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

Miss Thailand (Thai: นางสาวไทย) is a famous beauty pageant in Thailand. It's a competition where young Thai women show their talents, beauty, and intelligence. The first contest was held way back in 1934 and was called Miss Siam (Thai: นางสาวสยาม).

The winners and runner-ups from Miss Thailand get to represent their country in big international competitions. These include Miss Cosmo, Miss Global, Miss Planet International, Miss Charm, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Face of Humanity.

The current Miss Thailand, crowned in 2025, is Chotnapa Kaewjarun from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

A Look Back: History of Miss Thailand

The very first Miss Siam pageant happened on December 10, 1934, in Bangkok. The contest took a break during World War II. It started again in 1948, but this time it was called Miss Thailand.

For many years, the winner of Miss Thailand would go on to compete in Miss Universe. The first runner-up would go to Miss Asia Pacific International. However, the Miss Thailand organization stopped sending contestants to Miss Universe in 2000. The last Miss Thailand to compete at Miss Universe 1999 was Apisamai Srirangsan, who was Miss Thailand 1999.

In 2019, something amazing happened! Sireethorn Leearamwat, who was Miss Thailand 2019, competed at Miss International 2019. She won the title, which was the first time Thailand had ever won Miss International!


Number of wins under Miss Thailand

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

Watching the Show: Broadcast History

The Miss Thailand pageant used to be shown on BBTV (channel 7) until 2000. Then, it moved to other channels like ITV, TITV, and TPBS until 2007.

From 2008 to 2014, the pageant was broadcast on MCOT.

In 2016, and again from 2020 until now, the Miss Thailand pageant returned to BBTV (channel 7). In 2019, it was shown on MCOT again for one year.

Big Wins: International Crowns

Miss Thailand contestants have won some major international beauty pageants!

  • TwoMiss Universe crowns:
    • Apasra Hongsakula won in 1965.
    • Porntip Nakhirunkanok won in 1988.
  • OneMiss International crown:
    • Sireethorn Leearamwat won in 2019.

They have also won other international pageants:

  • Two — Miss Asia Pacific International crowns:
    • Preeyanuch Panpradub won in 1988.
    • Worarat Suwannarat won in 1997.

What Titles They Hold

This section shows which international pageants Miss Thailand has sent representatives to over the years.

Current Franchises
Membership Year
Miss Cosmo 2025 – Present
Miss Charm 2020 – Present
Miss Planet International 2024 – Present
Miss Intercontinental 2024 – Present
Miss Face of Humanity 2023 – Present
Former Franchises
Membership Year
Major international beauty pageant:
Miss Universe 1954 – 1999
Miss World 1968
Miss International 1968 – 2001, 2019
Minor international beauty pageant:
Miss Asia Pacific International 1985 – 1999
Miss Global 2023
Miss Tourism Queen International 2016
Miss Queen of the Pacific 1967
Miss Flower Queen 1990
Miss Wonderland 1987 – 1989
World Miss University 1991

All the Winners: Miss Thailand Titleholders

Here is a list of all the amazing women who have been crowned Miss Thailand over the years.

Year Editions Miss Thailand Hometown Venue Entrants
2025 56th Chotnapa Kaewjarun  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi 45
2024 55th Panida Kernjinda  Chiang Mai 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 Sueangsuda 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  Bangkok 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

Where Winners Come From: Provinces with Most Titles

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

Provinces Titles Winning Years
 Bangkok
 Phra Nakhon (Old name)
31 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1952, 1953, 1964, 1967, 1968,
1969, 1984, 1987, 1988, 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
 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 1937, 2025
 Phuket 1 2022
 Phayao 2016
 Saraburi 2009
 Lampang 2003
 Nakhon Nayok 1997
 Songkhla 1990
 Nakhon Sawan 1986
 Nan 1985
 Chachoengsao 1972
 Kanchanaburi 1971
 Phetchaburi 1966
 Surat Thani 1965
 Lamphun 1954
 Samut Songkhram 1951
 Chiang Rai 1950
 Pattani 1948

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International Competitions: Placements

This section shows how Miss Thailand contestants have done in different international pageants.

Current International Pageants

Miss Global

Year Miss Global Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2023 Chonnikarn Supittayaporn  Chiang Mai Miss Thailand 2023 2nd Runner-Up

Miss Cosmo

Year Miss Cosmo Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2025 Chotnapa Kaewjarun  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Miss Thailand 2025 colspan="2" 0TBA

Miss Charm

Year Miss Charm Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2024 Pornsirikul Puata  Prachuap Khiri Khan 1st Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 2024 Top 20
2023 Patitta Suntivijj  Pathum Thani 4th Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 2020 Top 20

Miss Planet International

Year Miss Planet Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2024 Panida Kernjinda  Chiang Mai Miss Thailand 2024 2nd Runner-Up

Miss Intercontinental

Year Miss Intercontinental Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2024 Arabella Sitanan Gregory  Phatthalung 2nd Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 2023 Top 22

Miss Face of Humanity

Year Miss Face of Humanity Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2024 Kunpariya Khonthong  Nong Khai Top 20 at Miss Thailand 2024 1st Runner-up

Past International Pageants

Miss Universe

Further information: Miss Universe Thailand
Year Miss Universe Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
1999 Apisamai Srirangsan  Nakhon Pathom Miss Thailand 1999 Non-Finalist
1998 Chalida Taochalee  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1998 Non-Finalist
1997 Sueangsuda 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
1993 Chattarika Ubonsiri  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1993 Non-Finalist
1992 Ornanong Panyawong  Chiang Mai Miss Thailand 1992 Non-Finalist
1991 Jiraprapa Sawettanan  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1991 Non-Finalist
1990 Passaraporn Chaimongkol  Songkhla Miss Thailand 1990 Non-Finalist
1989 Yonlada Ronghanam  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1989 Non-Finalist
1988 Porntip Nakhirunkanok  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1988 Miss Universe 1988
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
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
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
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
1954 Amara Asavananda *  Phra Nakhon 2nd Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 1953 Non-Finalist
  • * 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, there was no Miss Thailand pageant. Sodsai Vanijvadhana was specially chosen to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe 1959 pageant.
  • *** Because of political issues in 1973, the Miss Thailand pageant didn't happen. The person in charge at that time chose Benjamas Ponpasvijan to represent Thailand in 1974. Later, a smaller pageant called Miss Thailand Universe was held from 1975 to 1983. This was before the Miss Universe license went back to the main Miss Thailand pageant organizers.
  • **** In 1996, the Miss Thailand pageant was not held. Niratchla Khamya, who was in the Top 10 of Miss Thailand 1995, was chosen to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe pageant.

Miss International

Further information: Miss International Thailand
Year Miss International Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2019 Sireethorn Leearamwat  Bangkok Miss Thailand 2019 Miss International 2019
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
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
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
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

Further information: Miss Thailand World
Year Miss World Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
1968 Pinnarut Tananchai  Bangkok 4th Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 1967 Top 15

Miss Asia Pacific International

Year Miss Asia Pacific Thailand Hometown 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 International 1997
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
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 International 1988
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 Tourism Queen International

Year Miss Tourism Queen Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
2016 Pimchanok Jitchoo  Samut Prakan 1st Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 2014 4th Runner-up

Miss Queen of the Pacific

Year Miss Queen of the Pacific Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
1967 Prapussorn Panichkul  Bangkok Miss Thailand 1966 Non-Finalist

Miss Flower Queen

Year Miss Flower Queen Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
1990 Raksuda Sinwattana  Bangkok 2nd Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 1989 2nd Runner-Up

Miss Wonderland

Year Miss Wonderland Thailand Hometown 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 World Miss University Thailand Hometown Title Placement Special Awards
1991 Benjamaporn Dechsupha  Bangkok 1st Runner-Up of Miss Thailand 1990 Non-Finalist

Related Pageants

Here are some other beauty pageants in Thailand you might be interested in:

  • 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
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