Miss Thailand facts for kids

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!

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!

• Two — Miss Universe crowns:
  • Apasra Hongsakula won in 1965.
  • Porntip Nakhirunkanok won in 1988.
• One — Miss 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.

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

Images for kids

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  Miss Thailand 2019
  Sireethorn Leearamwat

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  Miss Thailand 2009
  Ornwipa Kanoknateesawat

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  Miss Thailand 2007
  Angkana Trirattanathip

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  Miss Thailand 2000
  Panadda Wongphudee

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  Miss Thailand 1994
  Areeya Chumsai

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  Miss Thailand 1964
  Apasra Hongsakula

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  Miss Thailand 1954
  Sucheela Srisomboon

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  Miss Thailand 1939
  Riam Petsayanawin

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  Miss Thailand 1934
  Kanya Thiansawang

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	1 Special Award Best Social Media

Miss Planet International

Year	Miss Planet Thailand	Hometown	Title	Placement	Special Awards
2024	Panida Kernjinda	Chiang Mai	Miss Thailand 2024	2nd Runner-Up	2 Special Awards Miss Elegance Body Best Evening Gown

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	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	Bangkok	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
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	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

• * 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	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
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	1 Special Award Miss Photogenic

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	1 Special Award 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 Award 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 International 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 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	1 Special Award Miss Congeniality

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	1 Special Award Miss Asia

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