Miss Thailand
Beauty contest
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Miss Thailand (Thai: นางสาวไทย; RTGS: Nang Sao Thai), is a beauty pageant in Thailand for Thai women first officially held in 1934 under the name of Miss Siam (Thai: นางสาวสยาม; RTGS: Nang Sao Sayam).[1] The first modern Thai beauty contest dates back to 1916. Since 2025, The winner of Miss Thailand pageant represents Thailand at Miss Cosmo.
| Type | Beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Country represented | Thailand |
| Qualifies for | |
| First edition | 1934 |
| Most recent edition | Miss Thailand 2026 |
| Current titleholder | Jiraporn Saladaeng Udon Thani |
President | Piyaporn Sankosik |
| Language |
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| Website | www |
The reigning Miss Thailand 2026 is Jiraporn Saladaeng from Udon Thani.
History
The first modern Thai Beauty contest of Siam was in 1916. The 20 year old Ratana Songkram was the first prize winner. This was held in Bangkok under auspices of a committee of leading merchants. There were upwards of 600 contestants. She was the daughter of Khava Songkram, a pottery maker, and was born and educated in Bangkok. She abstained from betel leaf chewing, since her teeth did not show the blackening effects of this habit. Ratana wore the much mooted panung. This was often proclaimed by tourists as the neatest and most comfortable of all Oriental garb. Her award consisted of a pair of costly pearl pendants, and her portrait appeared on various 1916 calendars in Siam. Songkram was a notable figure in early Siamese beauty pageantry before the official "Miss Siam" (later Miss Thailand) contest was established in 1934.
The inaugural Miss Siam pageant took place on 10 December 1934, in Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok.[citation needed] On hiatus during World War II, it resumed in 1948 as the Miss Thailand pageant.[1]
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.
| 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 |
Broadcast
The 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.
| Current Franchises | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Year |
| Miss Cosmo | 2025 – 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 Charm | 2020 – 2024 |
| Miss Tourism Queen International | 2016 |
| Miss Queen of the Pacific | 1967 |
| Miss Flower Queen | 1990 |
| Miss Wonderland | 1987 – 1989 |
| World Miss University | 1991 |
In 2008–2014, Miss Thailand pageant was broadcast on MCOT.
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
Winners of Big Four international beauty pageants:
- Two — Miss Universe crowns (1965 • 1988)
- One — Miss International crown (2019)
Winners of other international beauty pageants:
- Two — Miss Asia Pacific International crowns (1988 • 1997)
- Preeyanuch Panpradub (1988) • Worarat Suwannarat (1997)
Titles
Note that the year designates the time Miss Thailand has acquired that particular pageant franchise.
Titleholders
The following are the Miss Thailand titleholders throughout the years.
| Year | Editions | Miss Siam | Hometown | Venue | Entrants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Predecessor | Ratana Songkram | Phra Nakhon | 600 | |
| 1934 | 1st | Kanya Thiansawang | Phra Nakhon | Saranrom Park | Unknown |
| 1935 | 2nd | Wani Laohakiat | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | |
| 1936 | 3rd | Wongduean Bhumiratna | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | |
| 1937 | 4th | Mayuri Wichaiwatthana | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Unknown | |
| 1938 | 5th | Phitsamai Chotiwut | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | |
| Year | Editions | Miss Thailand | Hometown | Venue | Entrants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 6th | Riam Petsayanawin | Phra Nakhon | Suan Ambhorn, Dusit palace | Unknown |
| 1940 | 7th | Sawangchit Kharuehanon | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1941-1947; No pageant, due to World War II and mourning of King Ananda Mahidol of Thailand | |||||
| 1948 | 8th | Latda Suwansupha | Pattani | Suan Amporn, Dusit Palace | Unknown |
| 1949; No pageant, due to Palace Rebellion | |||||
| 1950 | 9th | Amphon Burarak | Chiang Rai | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1951 | 10th | Utsani Thongnuea-di | Samut Songkhram | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1952 | 11th | Prachit Thong-urai | Phra Nakhon | Lumphini Park | Unknown |
| 1953 | 12th | Anong Atchawatthana | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | |
| 1954 | 13th | Sucheela Srisomboon | Lamphun | Unknown | |
| 1955-1963; No pageant, due to the political problems in Thailand | |||||
| 1964 | 14th | Apasra Hongsakula | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1965 | 15th | Cheranand Savetanand | Surat Thani | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1966 | 16th | Prapussorn Panichkul | Phetchaburi | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1967 | 17th | Apantree Prayutsenee | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1968 | 18th | Sangduen Manwong | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1969 | 19th | Warunee Sangsirinavin | Phra Nakhon | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1970; No pageant | |||||
| 1971 | 20th | Nipapat Sudsiri | Kanchanaburi | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1972 | 21st | Kanok-orn Boonma | Chachoengsao | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1973-1983; No pageant | |||||
| 1984 | 22nd | Savinee Pakaranang | Bangkok | Grand Palace Hostel Pattaya | Unknown |
| 1985 | 23rd | Tarntip Pongsook | Nan | Siam Park | Unknown |
| 1986 | 24th | Taweeporn Klungploy | Nakhon Sawan | Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok | Unknown |
| 1987 | 25th | Chutima Naiyana | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1988 | 26th | Porntip Nakhirunkanok | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1989 | 27th | Yonlada Ronghanam | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1990 | 28th | Passaraporn Chaimongkol | Songkhla | Unknown | |
| 1991 | 29th | Jiraprapa Sawettanan | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1992 | 30th | Ornanong Panyawong | Chiang Mai | Unknown | |
| 1993 | 31st | Chattarika Ubonsiri | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1994 | 32nd | Areeya Chumsai | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1995 | 33rd | Pavadee Wicheinrat | Bangkok | Queen Sirikit National Convention Center | Unknown |
| 1996; No pageant, due to mourning of Princess Srinagarindra of Thailand | |||||
| 1997 | 34th | Sueangsuda Lawanprasert | Nakhon Nayok | Bangkok Convention Center, Ladprao | Unknown |
| 1998 | 35th | Chalida Taochalee | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 1999 | 36th | Apisamai Srirangsan | Nakhon Pathom | Unknown | |
| 2000 | 37th | Panadda Wongphudee | Bangkok | Queen Sirikit National Convention Center | Unknown |
| 2001 | 38th | Sujira Arunpipat | Bangkok | Unknown | |
| 2002 | 39th | Patiporn Sittipong | Chiang Mai | Unknown | |
| 2003 | 40th | Chalisa Boonkrongsap | Lampang | Impact, Muang Thong Thani | Unknown |
| 2004 | 41st | Sirinya Sattayasai | Bangkok | Suan Ambhorn, Dusit Palace | 18 |
| 2005; No pageant, due to mourning of Southern of Thailand tsunami | |||||
| 2006 | 42nd | Lalana Kongtoranin | Bangkok | Thai Alangkarn Theater | 18 |
| 2007 | 43rd | Angkana Trirattanathip | Bangkok | Royal Jubilee Ballroom | 18 |
| 2008 | 44th | Panprapa Yongtrakul | Bangkok | Royal Paragon Hall | 18 |
| 2009 | 45th | Ornwipa Kanoknateesawat | Saraburi | Aksra Theatre | 18 |
| 2010 | 46th | Kritchaporn Homboonyasak | Chiang Mai | 18 | |
| 2011; No pageant, due to the political issue of Thai general election | |||||
| 2012 | 47th | Prissana Kumpusiri | Bangkok | Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana | 18 |
| 2013 | 48th | Adcharaporn Kanoknateesavad | Bangkok | Aksra Theatre | 18 |
| 2014 | 49th | Wilasini Chanwutthiwong | Bangkok | 24 | |
| 2015; No pageant, due to the aftermath of the 2014 Thai coup d'état | |||||
| 2016 | 50th | Thanaporn Sriwirach | Phayao | GMM Live House at Central World | 34 |
| 2017-2018; No pageant, due to mourning of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand | |||||
| 2019 | 51st | Sireethorn Leearamwat | Bangkok | Aksra Theatre | 39 |
| 2020 | 52nd | Natthapat Pongpraphan | Nakhon Pathom | Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre | 30 |
| 2021; No pageant, due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic | |||||
| 2022 | 53rd | Manita Farmer | Phuket | Central World Live | 24 |
| 2023 | 54th | Chonnikarn Supittayaporn | Chiang Mai | Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana | 47 |
| 2024 | 55th | Panida Kernjinda | Chiang Mai | MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi | 34 |
| 2025 | 56th | Chotnapa Kaewjarun | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 45 | |
| 2026 | 57th | Jiraporn Saladaeng | Udon Thani | 39 | |
Winners by province
| Titles | Province | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Bangkok Phra Nakhon (Old name) |
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 |
| 5 | Chiang Mai | 1992, 2002, 2010, 2023, 2024 |
| 2 | Nakhon Pathom | 1999, 2020 |
| Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 1937, 2025 | |
| 1 | Udon Thani | 2026 |
| Phuket | 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 |
Gallery of winners
Miss Thailand 2024
Panida Kernjinda
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 1935
Wani Laohakiat
Miss Thailand 1934
Kanya Thiensawang
Thai Beauty Queen Ratana Songkram 1916
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Placements
Current franchise
Color keys
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as Runner-up
- : Ended as one of the Finalists
- : Ended as Special awards winner
Miss Cosmo
| Year | Miss Cosmo Thailand | Hometowne | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 2025 | Chotnapa Kaewjarun | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Miss Thailand 2025 | Top 10 | ||
Miss Planet International
| Year | Miss Planet Thailand | Hometown | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 2024 | Panida Kernjinda | Chiang Mai | Miss Thailand 2024 | 2nd Runner Up | 2 Special Awards
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Miss Intercontinental
| Year | Miss Intercontinental Thailand | Hometown | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 2024 | Arabella Sitanan Gregory | Phatthalung | Miss Thailand 2023 — 2nd Runner Up | Top 22 | ||
Miss Face of Humanity
| Year | Miss Face of Humanity Thailand | Hometown | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 2024 | Kunpariya Khonthong | Nong Khai | Miss Thailand 2024 — Top 20 | 1st Runner Up | ||
Other international pageants
Miss Universe
| Year | Delegate | Province | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 1954 | Amara Asavananda | Phra Nakhon | Miss Thailand 1953 – 2nd Runner-Up | Unplaced | ||
| 1959 | Sodsai Vanijvadhana | Phra Nakhon | Appointed | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 1965 | Apasra Hongsakula | Phra Nakhon | Miss Thailand 1964 | Miss Universe 1965 | ||
| 1966 | Cheranand Savetanand | Surat Thani | Miss Thailand 1965 | 2nd Runner Up | ||
| 1968 | Apantree Prayutsenee | Phra Nakhon | Miss Thailand 1967 | Top 15 | ||
| 1969 | Sangduen Manwong | Phra Nakhon | Miss Thailand 1968 | Unplaced | Best National Costume | |
| 1971 | Warunee Sangsirinavin | Phra Nakhon | Miss Thailand 1969 | Unplaced | ||
| 1972 | Nipapat Sudsiri | Kanchanaburi | Miss Thailand 1971 | Unplaced | ||
| 1973 | Kanok-orn Bunma | Chachoengsao | Miss Thailand 1972 | Unplaced | ||
| 1974 | Benjamas Ponpasvijan | Pathum Thani | Appointed | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Savinee Pakaranang | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1984 | Top 10 | ||
| 1985 | Tarntip Pongsuk | Nan | Miss Thailand 1985 | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Taweeporn Klungploy | Nakhon Sawan | Miss Thailand 1986 | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Chutima Naiyana | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1987 | Unplaced | ||
| 1988 | Porntip Nakhirunkanok | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1988 | Miss Universe 1988 | Best National Costume | |
| 1989 | Yonlada Ronghanam | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1989 | Unplaced | Best National Costume – 2nd Runner Up | |
| 1990 | Passaraporn Chaimongkol | Songkhla | Miss Thailand 1990 | Unplaced | Miss Photogenic | |
| 1991 | Jiraprapa Sawettanan | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1991 | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Orn-anong Panyawong | Chiang Mai | Miss Thailand 1992 | Unplaced | Best National Costume – 1st Runner Up | |
| 1993 | Chattarika Ubonsiri | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1993 | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Areeya Chumsai | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1994 | Unplaced | Miss Kodak Smile | |
| 1995 | Pavadee Winheinrat | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1995 | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Nirachala Kumya | Chiang Mai | Miss Thailand 1995 – Top 10 | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Sueangsuda Lawanprasert | Nakhon Nayok | Miss Thailand 1997 | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Chalida Taochalee | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1998 | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Apisamai Srirangsan | Nakhon Pathom | Miss Thailand 1999 | Unplaced | ||
Miss World
| Year | Delegate | Province | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 1968 | Pinnarut Tananchai | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1967 — 4th Runner Up | Top 15 | ||
Miss International
| Year | Delegate | Province | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 1968 | Rungthip Pinyo | Lamphun | Miss Thailand 1967 — 1st Runner Up | 4th Runner Up | Miss Photogenic | |
| 1969 | Usanee Phenphimol | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Appointed | 4th Runner Up | ||
| 1970 | Panarat Pisutthisak | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1969 — 1st Runner Up | Top 15 | ||
| 1971 | Supuk Likitkul | Bangkok | Miss Bangkok 1971 — Contestant | 1st Runner Up | ||
| 1972 | Sarinya Thattavorn | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1971 — 1st Runner Up | Unplaced | ||
| 1973 | Jintana Te-chamaneewat | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1972 — Contestant | Top 15 | ||
| 1985 | Sasimaporn Chaikomol† | Chanthaburi | Miss Thailand 1985 — 2nd Runner Up | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Janthanee Singsuwan | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1986 — Miss Photogenic | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Prapaphan Bamrungthai | Phitsanulok | Miss Thailand 1987 — 4th Runner Up | Unplaced | ||
| 1988 | Passorn Boonyakiat | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1988 — Miss Photogenic | Unplaced | Miss Photogenic | |
| 1989 | Mayuree Chaiyo | Nan | Miss Thailand 1988 — 2nd Runner Up | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Pornnapha Theptinnakorn | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1992 — Top 10 | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Kanithakan Saengprachaksakula | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 2001 — Top 10 | Unplaced | ||
| 2019 | Sireethorn Leearamwat | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 2019 | Miss International 2019 | Miss International Asia | |
Miss Global
| Year | Delegate | Province | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 2023 | Chonnikarn Supittayaporn | Chiang Mai | Miss Thailand 2023 | 2nd Runner Up | ||
Miss Charm
Miss Asia Pacific International
Miss Tourism Queen International
World Miss Humanity
Miss Queen of the Pacific
| Year | Delegate | Province | National Title | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Special award(s) | |||||
| 1967 | Prapussorn Panichkul | Bangkok | Miss Thailand 1966 | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |