Miss Universe Thailand
 Official logo of Miss Universe Thailand pageant | |
| Formation | 2000 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Bangkok |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | Thai |
National Director | Chichaya Karnasuta |
Key people |
Surang Prampree (president of the organization) |
| Website | Official Website |
The Miss Universe Thailand (Thai: มิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์) is a beauty pageant that has been held every year since 2000 to select representative to Miss Universe, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. The pageant was originally called Miss Thailand Universe. In 2012 name of the pageant was changed to Miss Universe Thailand,[1] with winners competing in the Miss Universe pageant. Accordingly, Miss Universe Thailand is not related to the previous franchises of Miss Thailand or Miss Thailand World.
The reigning Miss Universe Thailand 2018 is Sophida Kanchanarin from Bangkok, who will represented Thailand at the upcoming Miss Universe 2018 pageant .
The national director of Thailand is Chichaya Karnasuta.
History
In 2000, Surang Prampree was the only person who awarded the rights to host the Miss Thailand Universe pageant and to send a Thai representative to compete at Miss Universe. This came after the Miss Thailand Organization lost its license from the Miss Universe Organization. Kulthida Yenprasert was crowned the first Miss Thailand Universe in March 2000.
In 2012, The name of the pageant was changed to Miss Universe Thailand and was broadcast on Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Channel 5 instead of Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., Ltd. (Channel 7) until 2013.
In 2014, Miss Universe Thailand pageant moved to broadcast on Channel 3.
Performance at Miss Universe
In 2005, Thailand hosted Miss universe Pageant again after the year 1992, Chananporn Rosjan, Miss Thailand Universe 2005, won the Best National Costume award in her country. She is the first Miss Thailand Universe that received the special award at Miss universe Pageant.
In Miss Universe Pageant 2006 at Los Angeles, Charm Osathanond was placed in the Top 20. She was the first Thailand's semi-finalist in 18 years after Porntip Nakhirunkanok won in 1988. Osathanond was also the first Miss Thailand Universe who got a placement at Miss Universe Pageant.
In Mexico City where Miss Universe 2007 was held, Farung Yuthithum was one of the semi-finalists in the Top 15 round, which made Thailand called-in the semi-finalist two years in a row.
In Miss Universe 2015, Aniporn Chalermburanawong placed in the Top 10, making her Thailand's first placement in eight years.
The following pageant Miss Universe 2016, Chalita Suansane won an online fan vote securing her place in the Top 13, and finished at Top 6 finalist.
In Miss Universe 2017, Thailand was represented by Maria Ehren. Ehren was considered as strong contender as well as was one of the heavily favourite to win the crown. She finished within the Top 5, marking Thailand's highest placement in 29 years after Porntip Nakhirankanok winning the Miss Universe title in 1988. She is also Thailand's first ever third consecutive placement at Miss Universe.
Titleholders
Thai representatives at Miss Universe
- Miss Universe
- Runner-Up
- Semi-finalist / Finalist
- * 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.
- *** In 1974-1983 Contestants was hand-picked to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe pageant.
- **** 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.
Note:In 2014, Allison Samson, 1st Runner-up of Miss Universe Thailand 2014 represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2014 pageant[2]
Past
Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the top semi-finalists
Miss International
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2013 | Chointicha Tiengtham | Chon Buri | ||
| 2012 | Rungsinee Panjaburi | Lamphun | ||
| 2010 | Piyaporn Deejing | Nakhon Ratchasima |
Miss Earth
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2017 | Paweensuda Drouin | Bangkok |
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| 2016 | Atcharee Buakhiao | Chiang Mai |
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| 2015 | Chavika Watrsang | Phuket |
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| 2012 | Waratthaya Wongchayaporn | Songkhla |
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| 2011 | Niratcha Tungtisanont | Bangkok | ||
| 2010 | Watsaporn Wattanakoon | Chiang Rai |
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| 2009 | Rujinan Phanseethum | Udon Thani |
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| 2008 | Piyaporn Deejing | Nakhon Ratchasima | ||
| 2007 | Jiraporn Sing-ieam | Bangkok |
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| 2006 | Pailin Rungratanasunthorn | Bangkok | ||
| 2005 | Kanokwan Sesthaphongvanich | Bangkok | ||
| 2004 | Radchadawan Khampeng | Phitsanulok | ||
| 2003 | Anongnat Sutthanuch | Bangkok | ||
| 2002 | Lalita Apaiwong | Bangkok |
Miss Asean Friendship
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2017 | Sornsarot Vittayaruengsook | Bangkok |
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Miss Supertalent of The World
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2017 | Sornsarot Vittayaruengsook | Bangkok |
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Miss Tourism International
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2013 | Sunidporn Srisuwan | Bangkok | 1st Runner-Up (Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International) | |
| 2012 | Supatra Jujaroen | Samut Sakhon | Top 10 Finalists (Miss South East Asia) | |
| 2011 | Patsaraporn Khonkhamhaeng | Nakhon Pathom | 2nd Runner-Up (Miss Tourism Global) |
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| 2010 | Punnara Phoomchareon | Bangkok | Top 20 Finalists | |
| 2009 | Chonticha Supphaiboonlerd | Bangkok |
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| 2008 | Ananya Chinsangchai | Bangkok | 3rd Runner-Up (Miss Globe Beauty International) |
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| 2006 | Suvarat Karnkorn | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Top 8 Finalists | |
| 2005 | Porntip Prasertsong | Nakhon Nayok | 4th Runner-up (Miss Globe Beauty International) |
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Miss Tourism Queen International
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2013 | Sakaowan Singhapreecha | Bangkok |
Miss Intercontinental
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2011 | Kanyarut Pongkumpanart | Uttaradit | ||
| 2010 | Pimpawan Bunjongsiri | Chumphon | ||
| 2009 | Ratakorn Sathirabhoot | Bangkok | ||
| 2008 | Peerada Kajonmalee | Samut Prakan |
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| 2007 | Buachompoo Varee | Bangkok | Top 16 Semi-finalists | |
| 2006 | Nusara Suknamai | Bangkok | Top 12 Semi-finalists |
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2012 | Pornpassorn Attapunyapol | Chiang Mai | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Nuttamon Krisnakupt | Bangkok | Top 10 Finalists |
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| 2010 | Wilasinee Kanlayalert | Bangkok | Top 20 Semi-finalists | |
| 2006 | Ampika Chuanpreecha | Pathum Thani | Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International |
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| 2000 | Kanithakan Saengprachaksakula | Bangkok | 3rd Runner-Up |
Miss Tourism Metropolitan International
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2007 | Watcharawan Suntarintu | Nonthaburi | 3rd Runner-Up |
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Miss Asia Pacific International
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2005 | Suthida Deesri | Bangkok | ||
| 2003 | Narue-nit Jantara-niyom | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | ||
| 2002 | Thanawan Jullamaneechoke | Bangkok | ||
| 2001 | Wanvisa Kham-daeng-yai | Lamphun | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 2000 | Kanueng-nit In-orng | Surat Thani | 4th Runner-up |
Miss Tourism World
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Placement | Special awards |
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| 2003 | Jiraporn Nunti | Chiang Mai | Top 20 Semi-finalists |