Miss Thailand facts for kids
นางสาวไทย
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Formation | 1934 |
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Type | Beauty pageant |
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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.
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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
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Number of wins under Miss Thailand | ||
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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.
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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 |
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2024 | 55th | Panida Kernjinda | ![]() |
MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi | 34 |
2023 | 54th | Chonnikarn Supittayaporn | ![]() |
Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana | 47 |
2022 | 53rd | Manita Farmer | ![]() |
Central World Live | 24 |
2021 No pageant, due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||
2020 | 52nd | Natthapat Pongpraphan | ![]() |
Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre | 30 |
2019 | 51st | Sireethorn Leearamwat | ![]() |
Aksra Theatre | 39 |
2017-2018 No pageant, due to national mourning | |||||
2016 | 50th | Thanaporn Sriwirach | ![]() |
GMM Live House at Central World | 34 |
2015 No pageant, due to national events | |||||
2014 | 49th | Wilasini Chanwutthiwong | ![]() |
Aksra Theatre | 24 |
2013 | 48th | Adcharaporn Kanoknateesavad | ![]() |
Aksra Theatre | 18 |
2012 | 47th | Prissana Kumpusiri | ![]() |
Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana | 18 |
2011 No pageant, due to a national election | |||||
2010 | 46th | Kritchaporn Homboonyasak | ![]() |
Aksra Theatre | 18 |
2009 | 45th | Ornwipa Kanoknateesawat | ![]() |
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2008 | 44th | Panprapa Yongtrakul | ![]() |
Royal Paragon Hall | 18 |
2007 | 43rd | Angkana Trirattanathip | ![]() |
Royal Jubilee Ballroom | 18 |
2006 | 42nd | Lalana Kongtoranin | ![]() |
Thai Alangkarn Theater | 18 |
2005 No pageant, due to the Tsunami | |||||
2004 | 41st | Sirinya Sattayasai | ![]() |
Suan Ambhorn, Dusit Palace | 18 |
2003 | 40th | Chalisa Boonkrongsap | ![]() |
Impact, Muang Thong Thani | Unknown |
2002 | 39th | Patiporn Sittipong | ![]() |
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center | Unknown |
2001 | 38th | Sujira Arunpipat | ![]() |
Unknown | |
2000 | 37th | Panadda Wongphudee | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1999 | 36th | Apisamai Srirangsan | ![]() |
Bangkok Convention Center, Ladprao | Unknown |
1998 | 35th | Chalida Taochalee | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1997 | 34th | Suangsuda Lawanprasert | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1996 No pageant, due to national mourning | |||||
1995 | 33rd | Pavadee Wicheinrat | ![]() |
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center | Unknown |
1994 | 32nd | Areeya Chumsai | ![]() |
Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok | Unknown |
1993 | 31st | Chattarika Ubonsiri | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1992 | 30th | Ornanong Panyawong | ![]() |
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1991 | 29th | Jiraprapa Sawettanan | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1990 | 28th | Passaraporn Chaimongkol | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1989 | 27th | Yonlada Ronghanam | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1988 | 26th | Porntip Nakhirunkanok | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1987 | 25th | Chutima Naiyana | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1986 | 24th | Taweeporn Klungploy | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1985 | 23rd | Tarntip Pongsook | ![]() |
Siam Park | Unknown |
1984 | 22nd | Savinee Pakaranang | ![]() |
Grand Palace Hostel Pattaya | Unknown |
1973-1983 No pageant (11 years) | |||||
1972 | 21st | Kanok-orn Boonma | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1971 | 20th | Nipapat Sudsiri | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1970 No pageant | |||||
1969 | 19th | Warunee Sangsirinavin | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1968 | 18th | Sangduen Manwong | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1967 | 17th | Apantree Prayutsenee | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1966 | 16th | Prapussorn Panichkul | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1965 | 15th | Cheranand Savetanand | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1964 | 14th | Apasra Hongsakula | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
Political problems of Thailand in 1955-1963 No pageant (9 years) | |||||
1954 | 13th | Sucheela Srisomboon | ![]() |
Lumphini Park | Unknown |
1953 | 12th | Anong Atchawatthana | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1952 | 11th | Prachit Thong-urai | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1951 | 10th | Utsani Thongnuea-di | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1950 | 9th | Amphon Burarak | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
Palace Rebellion in 1949 No pageant | |||||
1948 | 8th | Latda Suwansupha | ![]() |
Suan Amporn, Dusit Palace | Unknown |
World War II and due to national mourning in 1941-1947 No pageant (7 years) | |||||
1940 | 7th | Sawangchit Kharuehanon | ![]() |
Unknown | Unknown |
1939 | 6th | Riam Petsayanawin | ![]() |
Suan Ambhorn, Dusit palace | Unknown |
Miss Siam | |||||
1938 | 5th | Phitsamai Chotiwut | ![]() |
Saranrom Park | Unknown |
1937 | 4th | Mayuri Wichaiwatthana | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1936 | 3rd | Wongduean Bhumiratna | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1935 | 2nd | Wani Laohakiat | ![]() |
Unknown | |
1934 | 1st | Kanya Thiansawang | ![]() |
Unknown |
Winners by Province
This table shows which provinces have had the most Miss Thailand winners.
Provinces | Titles | Winning Years |
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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 |
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5 | 1992, 2002, 2010, 2023, 2024 |
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2 | 1999, 2020 |
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1972, 1988 | |
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1 | 2022 |
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1990 | |
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1986 | |
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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 |
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2023 | Chonnikarn Supittayaporn | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 2023 | 2nd Runner-up |
Miss Face of Humanity
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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2024 | Kunpariya Khonthong | ![]() |
Top 20 at Miss Thailand 2024 | 1st Runner-up |
Miss Charm
Year | Representative's Name | Home town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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2024 | Arabella Sitanan Gregory | ![]() |
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 2023 | colspan="2" | TBA|
2023 | Patitta Suntivijj | ![]() |
4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 2020 | Top 20 |
1 Special Award
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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 |
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1999 | Apisamai Srirangsan | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1999 | Did not place | |
1998 | Chalida Taochalee | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1998 | Did not place | |
1997 | Suangsuda Lawanprasert | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1997 | Did not place | |
1996 | Nirachala Kumya **** | ![]() |
Top 10 at Miss Thailand 1995 | Did not place | |
1995 | Pavadee Wicheinrat | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1995 | Did not place | |
1994 | Areeya Chumsai | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1994 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1993 | Chattarika Ubonsiri | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1993 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1992 | Ornanong Panyawong | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1992 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1991 | Jiraprapa Sawettanan | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1991 | Did not place | |
1990 | Passaraporn Chaimongkol | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1990 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1989 | Yonlada Ronghanam | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1989 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1988 | Porntip Nakhirunkanok | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1988 | Miss Universe 1988 Winner |
1 Special Award
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1987 | Chutima Naiyana | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1987 | Did not place | |
1986 | Taweeporn Klungploy | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1986 | Did not place | |
1985 | Tarntip Pongsuk | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1985 | Did not place | |
1984 | Savinee Pakaranang | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1984 | Top 10 | |
1973 | Kanok-orn Bunma | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1972 | Did not place | |
1972 | Nipapat Sudsiri | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1971 | Did not place | |
1971 | Warunee Sangsirinavin | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1969 | Did not place | |
1969 | Sangduen Manwong | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1968 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1968 | Apantree Prayutsenee | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1967 | Top 15 | |
1966 | Cheranand Savetanand | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1965 | 2nd Runner-up | |
1965 | Apasra Hongsakula | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1964 | Miss Universe 1965 Winner | |
1959 | Sodsai Vanijvadhana ** | ![]() |
Appointed | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1954 | Amara Asavananda * | ![]() |
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 |
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2019 | Sireethorn Leearamwat | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 2019 | Miss International 2019 Winner |
1 Special Award
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2001 | Kanithakan Saengprachaksakula | ![]() |
Top 10 at Miss Thailand 2001 | Did not place | |
1992 | Pornnapha Theptinnakorn | ![]() |
Top 10 at Miss Thailand 1992 | Did not place | |
1989 | Mayuree Chaiyo | ![]() |
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988 | Did not place | |
1988 | Passorn Boonyakiat | ![]() |
Miss Photogenic of Miss Thailand 1988 | Did not place |
1 Special Award
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1987 | Prapaphan Bamrungthai | ![]() |
4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987 | Did not place | |
1986 | Janthanee Singsuwan | ![]() |
Miss Photogenic of Miss Thailand 1986 | Did not place | |
1985 | Sasimaporn Chaikomol † | ![]() |
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1985 | Did not place | |
1973 | Jintana Te-chamaneewat | ![]() |
Contestant at Miss Thailand 1972 | Top 15 Semi-Finalist | |
1972 | Sarinya Thattavorn | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1971 | Did not place | |
1971 | Supuk Likitkul | ![]() |
Contestant at Miss Bangkok 1971 | 1st Runner-up | |
1970 | Panarat Pisutthisak | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1969 | Top 15 Semi-Finalist | |
1969 | Usanee Phenphimol | ![]() |
Appointed | 4th Runner-up | |
1968 | Rungthip Pinyo | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1967 | 4th Runner-up |
1 Special Award
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Miss World
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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1968 | Pinnarut Tananchai | ![]() |
4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 1967 | Top 15 |
Miss Tourism Queen International
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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2016 | Pimchanok Jitchoo | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 2014 | 4th Runner-up |
Miss Asia Pacific
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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1999 | Naruemon Jinakaew | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1999 | Top 10 | |
1998 | Sirida Chunhacharti | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1998 | Did not place | |
1997 | Worarat Suwannarat | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1997 | Miss Asia Pacific 1997 Winner |
1 Special Awards
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1996 | Jutarat Phanjaitham | ![]() |
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1995 | Top 10 | |
1995 | Namtip Wirakhachon | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1995 | Top 12 | |
1994 | Prathana Rebecca Chairoj Napp | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1994 | Top 12 | |
1993 | Marisa Tipwangmek | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1993 | Did not place | |
1992 | Chutima Nirunsitirat | ![]() |
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1992 | 1st Runner-Up |
1 Special Awards
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1989 | Phetcharat Seekaew | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1989 | 4th Runner-Up | |
1988 | Preeyanuch Panpradub | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988 | Miss Asia Pacific 1988 Winner |
1 Special Award
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1987 | Duangduen Jithaisong | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987 | Did not place | |
1986 | Sararat Roomruangwong | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1986 | 2nd Runner-up | |
1985 | Leelawadee Wacharobol | ![]() |
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 |
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1967 | Prapussorn Panichkul | ![]() |
Miss Thailand 1966 | Did not place |
1 Special Awards
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Miss Flower Queen
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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1990 | Raksuda Sinwattana | ![]() |
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1989 | 2nd Runner-up |
Miss Wonderland
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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1989 | Suparanan Phanchujit | ![]() |
3rd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988 | Did not place | |
Preeyanuch Panpradub | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1988 | Did not compete | ||
1988 | Duangduen Jithaisong | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1987 | Top 15 | |
1987 | Sararat Roomruangwong | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1986 | Did not place |
World Miss University
Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
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1991 | Benjamaporn Dechsupha | ![]() |
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1990 | Did not place |
1 Special Awards
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See also
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