Miss Thailand (Thai: นางสาวไทย; RTGS: Nang Sao Thai), is a beauty pageant held in Thailand for Thai women, first held on December 10, 1934, in Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, under the name of Miss Siam (Thai: นางสาวสยาม; RTGS: Nang Sao Sayam). Since 2023, the winner of the pageant represents Thailand at Miss Global.
| นางสาวไทย | |
| Formation | 1934 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters |  Bangkok |
| Location | |
Membership |
|
Official language | |
Organization | TPN Global Co. Ltd. |
The winner of Miss Thailand used to represent the country at Miss Universe, while 1st Runner-up presented at Miss Asia Pacific International. However, Miss Thailand Organization lost these licenses to Miss Thailand Universe in 2000. The last Miss Thailand to represent her country at Miss Universe 1999 is Apisamai Srirangsan, Miss Thailand 1999.
In 2019, Sireethorn Leearamwat, Miss Thailand 2019, represented the country at Miss International 2019 and won the title for the first time for Thailand.
The reigning Miss Thailand 2024 is Panida Kernjinda from Chiang Mai.
Broadcast
editThe beauty pageant was broadcast on BBTV (channel 7) until 2000, then moved to ITV, which later was transformed into TITV (Thailand Independent Television) and TPBS (Thailand Public Broadcasting Service) until 2007.
In 2008–2014, Miss Thailand pageant was broadcast on MCOT.[1]
In 2016 and 2020–present, Miss Thailand pageant was returned to broadcast on BBTV (channel 7).
In 2019, Miss Thailand pageant was returned to broadcast on MCOT.
International Crowns
edit| 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 |
The following are the Miss Thailand titleholders throughout the years.
Winner of international beauty pageants:
- Two — Miss Universe crowns (1965 • 1988)
- One — Miss International crown (2019)
Winner at Minor international pageant :
- Two — Miss Asia Pacific crowns (1988 • 1997)
- Preeyanuch Panpradub (1988) • Worarat Suwannarat (1997)
Titles
editNote that the year designates the time Miss Thailand has acquired that particular pageant franchise.
| Current Franchises | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Year |
| Big Four international beauty pageant: | |
| Minor international beauty pageant: | |
| Miss Intercontinental | 2024 – Present |
| Miss Global | 2023 – Present |
| Miss Face of Humanity | 2023 – Present |
| Miss Planet International | 2024 – Present |
| Miss Charm | 2020 – Present |
| Former Franchises | |
| Membership | Year |
| Big Four international beauty pageant: | |
| Miss Universe | 1954 – 1999 |
| Miss International | 1968 – 2001, 2019 |
| Miss World | 1968 |
| Minor international beauty pageant: | |
| 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 |
Titleholders
edit| Year | Editions | Miss Thailand | Hometown | Venue | Entrants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | Suangsuda 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 |  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 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 | |
Winners by province
edit| Provinces | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok
|
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 |
Gallery of winners
edit-
Miss Thailand 2019
Sireethorn Leearamwat -
Miss Thailand 2009
Ornwipa Kanoknateesawat -
Miss Thailand 2007
Angkana Trirattanathip -
Miss Thailand 2000
Panadda Wongphudee -
Miss Thailand 1994
Areeya Chumsai -
Miss Thailand 1964
Apasra Hongsakula -
Miss Thailand 1954
Sucheela Srisomboon -
Miss Thailand 1939
Riam Petsayanawin -
Miss Thailand 1934
Kanya Thiensawang
Miss Thailand representatives at International beauty pageants
editMiss Global
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chonnikarn Supittayaporn | Chiang Mai
|
Miss Thailand 2023 | 2nd Runner-up |
Miss Intercontinental
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arabella Sitanan Gregory |  Phatthalung
|
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 2023 | TBA | |
Miss Charm
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | ||||
| 2023 | Patitta Suntivijj |  Pathum Thani
|
4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 2020 | Top 20 | 1 Special Award
|
Miss Planet International
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Panida Kernjinda | Chiang Mai
|
Miss Thailand 2024 | TBA | |
Miss Face of Humanity
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kunpariya Khonthong |  Nong Khai
|
Top 20 at Miss Thailand 2024 | 1st Runner-up |
Past Franchises
editMiss Universe
edit- Miss Thailand Organization sent a winner representative to compete at Miss Universe.
| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Apisamai Srirangsan | Nakhon Pathom
|
Miss Thailand 1999 | Non-Finalist | |
| 1998 | Chalida Taochalee | Bangkok
|
Miss Thailand 1998 | Non-Finalist | |
| 1997 | Suangsuda 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
|
| 1993 | Chattarika Ubonsiri | Bangkok
|
Miss Thailand 1993 | Non-Finalist | 1 Special Award
|
| 1992 | Ornanong Panyawong | Chiang Mai
|
Miss Thailand 1992 | Non-Finalist | 1 Special Award
|
| 1991 | Jiraprapa Sawettanan | Bangkok
|
Miss Thailand 1991 | Non-Finalist | |
| 1990 | Passaraporn Chaimongkol | Songkhla
|
Miss Thailand 1990 | Non-Finalist | 1 Special Award
|
| 1989 | Yonlada Ronghanam | Bangkok
|
Miss Thailand 1989 | Non-Finalist | 1 Special Award
|
| 1988 | Porntip Nakhirunkanok | Chachoengsao
|
Miss Thailand 1988 | Miss Universe 1988 | 1 Special Award
|
| 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 | |
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 1954 | Amara Asavananda * | Phra Nakhon
|
2nd runner-up of Miss Thailand 1953 | Non-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.
- *** Due to the political crisis in 1973, the Miss Thailand pageant was not held; The national director in that time hand-picked Benjamas Ponpasvijan to represent Thailand in 1974 and later held the small pageant called Miss Thailand Universe (not to be confused with Miss Universe Thailand pageant which was started to be held in 2000) from 1975 to 1983 when the Miss Universe license returned to the Miss Thailand pageant organizers.
- **** 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.
Miss International
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sireethorn Leearamwat | Bangkok
|
Miss Thailand 2019 | Miss International 2019 | 1 Special Award
|
| 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
|
| 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 Semi-Finalist | |
| 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 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 | 1 Special Award
|
Miss World
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit| 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 | Non-Finalist | |
| 1997 | Worarat Suwannarat | Bangkok
|
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1997 | Miss Asia Pacific 1997 | 1 Special Awards
|
| 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 Awards
|
| 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 | 1 Special Award
|
| 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 Queen of the Pacific
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Prapussorn Panichkul | Bangkok
|
Miss Thailand 1966 | Non-Finalist | 1 Special Awards
|
Miss Flower Queen
edit| 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
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | 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
edit| Year | Representative's Name | Home Town | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Benjamaporn Dechsupha | Bangkok
|
1st runner-up of Miss Thailand 1990 | Non-Finalist | 1 Special Awards
|