Miss Thailand World is a national pageant in which the winners compete in the Miss World, one of the Big Four major international beauty pageants.

Miss Thailand World
Formation1985; 39 years ago (1985)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersBangkok
Location
Membership
Official language
Thai
President
Tero Entertainment
Websitewww.missthailandworld.net

The current Miss Thailand World is Tharina Botes of Phuket. She represented Thailand at Miss World 2023 in Mumbai, India.

History

In 1985, BEC-Tero Entertainment Pcl. (Channel 3) was awarded the rights to host the Miss Thailand World pageant and to send a Thai representative to compete at Miss World. Parnlekha Wanmuang was crowned the first Miss Thailand World in 1985.[citation needed]

Titleholders

Year Editions Miss Thailand World Runners Up Venue Entrants
First Second
2023 30th Tharina Botes
  Phuket
Warangkana Sirisathapornsap
  Bangkok
Ploywarin Saenchai
  Bangkok
The Berkeley Pratunam Bangkok 20
2021-2022 Cancelled
2020 Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020
2019 29th Narintorn Chadapattarawalrachoat
  Pathum Thani
Phamolchanok Dhilokratchatasakul
  Phitsanulok
Dusita Tipgomut
  Bangkok
The Berkeley Pratunam Bangkok 24
2018 28th Nicolene Bunchu
  Bangkok
Praewwanich Ruangthong
  Chumphon
Helena Busch
  Bangkok
30
2017 Cancelled
2016 27th Jinnita Buddee
  Chiang Rai
Patlada Kulphakthanapat
  Bangkok
Natthakamol Suwansilp
  Bangkok
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok 30
2015 26th Thunyachanok Moonnilta
  Chiang Mai
Minlada Sangsok
  Bueng Kan
Nanthawan Ruangrit
  Samut Prakan
Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre 25
2014 25th Nonthawan Chanvanathorn
  Surat Thani
Venus Nanthachai
  Lamphun
Chattarika Sithiphrom
  Nonthaburi
28
2013 24th Natalie Phoksomboon
  Udon Thani
Racha Rakaphan
  Samut Sakhon
Sukorni Methangsuved
  Bangkok
20
2012 23rd Vanessa Herrmann
  Phuket
Boonyisa Chandrarachai
  Bangkok
Chawanluck Unger
  Bangkok
30
Year Editions Miss Thailand World Runners Up Venue Entrants
First Second Third Fourth
2011 22nd Patcharida Blatchford
  Bangkok
Arayha Suparurk
  Pathum Thani
Khemanat Serisaowapak
  Bangkok
Watcharee Yusung
  Bangkok
Piriya Wiriyaphan
  Bangkok
Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre 30
2010 21st Sirirat Rueangsri
  Chiang Mai
Cassandra Sarikanon
  Bangkok
Panikaworn Boonsiri
  Bangkok
Sarinya Sukprasert
  Bangkok
Katrin Sitseri
  Bangkok
Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok 30
2009 20th Pongchanok Kanklab
  Bangkok
Natthida Pekkhad
  Bangkok
Pornphimon Sukhmai
  Bangkok
Mintra Sochiphan
  Bangkok
Kanpitcha Ketumanee
  Bangkok
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok 25
2008 Cancelled
2007 19th Kanokkorn Jaicheun
  Bangkok
Amrapha Thulakasien
  Nonthaburi
Jamie Lynn Juruthiap
  Bangkok
Waranya Kitwattana
  Bangkok
Jutharat Maneethada
  Bangkok
Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre 30
2006 18th Melisa Mahapolkt
  Nonthaburi
Yada Miguel
  Bangkok
Phanasarom Khumkit
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded B.E.C. Tero Hall Suan Lum Night Bazaar 40
2005 17th Atchara McKay (resigned)
  Chiang Mai
Sirinda Jensen (successor)
  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Kanokkarn Inthim
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded 39
2004 16th Nikallaya Abdul Dulaya
  Yala
Pradapduaen Na Lamphun
  Bangkok
Alexandra Satiperk
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded Unknown
2003 15th Janejira Keardprasop
  Bangkok
Narumon Bunya
  Bangkok
Chatuporn Saengthong (Dethroned)
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded 18
2002 14th Ticha Luengpairoj
  Nakhon Pathom
Kulaya Duangmanee
  Bangkok
Wannaporn Phoomchit
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded Unknown
2001 13th Lada Engchawadechasilp
  Songkhla
Phattharaporn Petcharit
  Bangkok
Wannaporn Phoomchit
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani Unknown
2000 Cancelled
1999 Cancelled
1998 Cancelled
1997 12th Tanya Suesuntisook
  Bangkok
Atchariya Buasuwan
  Bangkok
Ranasa Thongwiset
  Bangkok
Kamala Kamphu Na Ayutthaya
  Bangkok
Phandawisa Chuwong
  Bangkok
Bangkok Convention Center (Ladprao) Unknown
1996 11th Sirinya Burbridge
  Chonburi
Kulasatri Khunjanawan
  Bangkok
Jiraporn Jiton
  Bangkok
Thurairat Phohom
  Bangkok
Yoonradee Pengpoonphok
  Bangkok
Unknown
1995 Cancelled
1994 10th Patinya Thongsri
  Chanthaburi
Yasmin Lertamonwattana
  Bangkok
Patcharapa Phakdirat
  Bangkok
Nanthida Thepmongkhun
  Bangkok
Khaimuk Pindukmai
  Bangkok
Bangkok Convention Center (Ladprao) Unknown
1993 9th Maturose Kato Leaudsakda
  Bangkok
Orada Sricharun
  Bangkok
Jidapa Jirachaya
  Bangkok
Phimphaka Chayakoon
  Bangkok
Saesim Pornapa
  Bangkok
Unknown
1992 8th Metinee Kingpayome
  Bangkok
Thaksina Nansuphanaphong
  Bangkok
Rungnapa Promthep
  Bangkok
Chantira Phromahan
  Bangkok
Rojsirin Sote-Siri
  Bangkok
Unknown
1991 7th Issariya Apichai
  Ang Thong
Chanintorn Chitlada
  Bangkok
Alongkorn Kanthara
  Bangkok
Nawaporn Sinthirapha
  Bangkok
Khomnu Nantachai
  Bangkok
Unknown
1990 6th Chanakarn Chaisri
  Prachuap Khiri Khan
Rungnapa Wattanathamrong
  Bangkok
Saowalak Supaksuphang
  Bangkok
Thiphawan Chanket
  Bangkok
Supaporn Suksawat
  Bangkok
Unknown
1989 5th Prathumrat Woramali
  Bangkok
Narisara Suriyawong
  Bangkok
Warangkhana Prathanasiri
  Bangkok
Benjaporn Thongnim
  Bangkok
Atchara Wirattaya
  Bangkok
Unknown
1988 4th Papassara Chutanupong
  Suphan Buri
Risa Honghiran
  Bangkok
Phimphaka Singsomboon
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded Unknown
1987 3rd Benjawan Srilapan
  Ubon Ratchathani
Krongthong Ratchatawan
  Bangkok
Tharika Kaewmanee
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded Unknown
1986 2nd Sangravee As-Savarak
  Bangkok
Duangduaen Jithaisong
  Bangkok
Suparanan Phanchuchit
  Bangkok
Not awarded Not awarded Unknown
1985 1st Parnlekha Wanmuang
  Bangkok
Maneewan Tawethikul
  Bangkok
Salakjit Palakawongse Na Ayutthaya
  Bangkok
Saranya Sarachai
  Bangkok
Darawan Pangputhipong
  Bangkok
Unknown

Winners by province

Provinces Titles Winning Years
  Bangkok 11 1985, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2018
  Chiang Mai 3 2005*, 2010, 2015
  Phuket 2 2012, 2023
  Pathum Thani 1 2019
  Chiang Rai 2016
  Surat Thani 2014
  Udon Thani 2013
  Nonthaburi 2006
  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 2005*
  Yala 2004
  Nakhon Pathom 2002
  Songkhla 2001
  Chonburi 1996
  Chanthaburi 1994
  Ang Thong 1991
  Prachuap Khiri Khan 1990
  Suphan Buri 1988
  Ubon Ratchathani 1987

Miss Thailand World representatives at International beauty pageants

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  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

Miss World

Year Representative's Name Home Town Title Placement Special Awards
2025 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
2024 No competition held
2023 Tharina Botes   Phuket Miss Thailand World 2023 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Top 25 - Head to Head Challenge
2020, 2021, 2022 Cancelled held due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand.
2019 Narintorn Chadapattarawalrachoat   Pathum Thani Miss Thailand World 2019 Top 40
2018 Nicolene Limsnukan   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 2018 1st Runner-Up
9 Special Awards
    • Continental Queen of Beauty (Asia)
    • Winner Head to Head Challenge (Round 1 and 2)
    • Winner Global Vote
    • Opening Dance of the World : Flag Routine
    • Top 5 - Miss World Designer Award
    • Top 10 - Multimedia
    • Top 18 - Miss World Talent
    • Top 30 - Swimsuit Music Video
    • Top 32 - Miss World Top Model
2017 Patlada Kulphakthanapat   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2016 Unplaced
4 Special Awards
    • 1st Runner-up - Miss World Top Model
    • Top 9 - Multimedia
    • Top 10 - People's Choice
    • Top 20 - Beauty With a Purpose
2016 Jinnita Buddee   Chiang Rai Miss Thailand World 2016 Top 20
1 Special Award
    • Top 24 - Beauty With a Purpose
2015 Thunyachanok Moonnilta   Chiang Mai Miss Thailand World 2015 Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • Top 13 - Miss World Talent
    • Top 15 - People's Choice
2014 Nonthawan Chanvanathorn   Surat Thani Miss Thailand World 2014 Top 11
1 Special Award
    • People's Choice winner
2013 Natalie Phokomboon   Udon Thani Miss Thailand World 2013 Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • 1st Runner-up - Multimedia
2012 Vanessa Herrmann   Phuket Miss Thailand World 2012 Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • Top 46 - Miss World Top Model
    • Top 10 - Multimedia
2011 Patcharida Blatchford   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 2011 Top 31
1 Special Award
    • Top 30 - Beauty With a Purpose
2010 Sirirat Rueangsri   Chiang Mai Miss Thailand World 2010 Top 25
2 Special Awards
    • Top 20 - Miss World Beach Beauty
    • Top 20 - Miss World Top Model
2009 Pongchanok Kanklab   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 2009 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Top 22 - Miss World Talent
2008 Ummarapas Jullakasian   Nonthaburi 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2007 Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • Top 25 - Miss World Beach Beauty
    • Top 32 - Miss World Top Model
2007 Kanokkorn Jaicheun   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 2007 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Top 18 - Miss World Talent
2006 Melisa Mahapol   Nonthaburi Miss Thailand World 2006 Unplaced
2005 Sirinda Jensen (successor)   Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2005 Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • Miss World Sport
    • Continental Group Award – Asia Pacific
Atchara McKay (resigned)   Chiang Mai Miss Thailand World 2005 did not compete
2004 Nikallaya Abdul Dulaya   Yala Miss Thailand World 2004 Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • Top 10 - Miss World Sport
    • Top 20 - Miss World Talent
2003 Janejira Keardprasop   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 2003 Unplaced
2002 Ticha Luengpairoj   Nakhon Pathom Miss Thailand World 2002 Unplaced
2001 Lada Engchawadechasilp   Songkhla Miss Thailand World 2001 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Miss Photogenic
2000 Did not compete
1999 Kamala Kumpu Na Ayutthaya   Bangkok 3rd Runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1997 Unplaced
1998 Did not compete
1997 Tanya Suesuntisook   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 1997 Top 5
1 Special Award
    • Miss Personality
1996 Sirinya Burbridge   Chonburi Miss Thailand World 1996 Unplaced
1995 Yasumin Leautamornwattana   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1994 Unplaced
1994 Patinya Thongsri   Chanthaburi Miss Thailand World 1994 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Miss Personality
1993 Maturose Kato Leaudsakda   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 1993 Unplaced
1992 Metinee Kingpayome   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 1992 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Continental Queen of Beauty (Asia & Oceania)
1991 Issariya Apichai   Ang Thong Miss Thailand World 1991 Unplaced
1990 Chanakarn Chaisri   Prachuap Khiri Khan Miss Thailand World 1990 Unplaced
1989 Prathumrat Woramali   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 1989 Top 10
1 Special Award
    • Continental Queen of Beauty (Asia)
1988 Papassara Chutanupong   Suphan Buri Miss Thailand World 1988 Unplaced
1987 Benjawan Srilapan   Ubon Ratchathani Miss Thailand World 1987 Unplaced
1986 Sangravee As-Savarak   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 1986 Unplaced
1985 Parnlekha Wanmuang   Bangkok Miss Thailand World 1985 Unplaced
1984 Intira Imsompoh   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1983 Tavinan Kongkran   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1982 Alisa Kajornchaiyakul   Chonburi Appointed Unplaced
1981 Massupha Karbprapun   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1980 Unchulee Chaisuwan   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1979 Tipar Suparbpun   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1978 Orasa Panichapan   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1977 Siriporn Savanglum   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1976 Duangcheewan Komolsen   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1975 Raevadee Pattamaphong   Bangkok Appointed Unplaced
1974 Orn-Jir Chaisatra   Unknown Appointed Unplaced
1973 Pornpit Sakornujiara   Unknown Appointed Unplaced
1972 Jintana Jitsophon   Unknown Appointed
Top 15
1971 Boonyong Thongboon   Unknown Appointed Unplaced
1970 Tuanjai Amnakamart   Unknown Appointed Unplaced
1969 Did not compete
1968 Pinnarut Tananchai   Bangkok 4th runner-up of Miss Thailand 1967 Top 15

Miss Chinese International

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2019 Ruechanok Meesang   Bangkok Top 12 at Miss Thailand World 2018 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Miss Friendship
2017 Chanya Wonglappanich   Phetchabun Top 5 at Miss Thailand World 2016 Top 10
2016 Lapatthida Kongraphan   Samut Prakan Top 5 at Miss Thailand World 2015 Top 5
1 Special Award
    • Miss Internet Popularity
2015 Isabella Prathaksinkawin   Bangkok Contestant at Miss Thailand World 2014 Top 10
2 Special Awards
    • Professional Panel's choices
    • Star Panel's choices
2014 Pemy Peramin   Bangkok Contestant at Miss Thailand World 2013 Top 14
2013 Boonyisa Chantrarachai   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2012 Top 5
2012 Biliya Pireeya   Bangkok 4th runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2011 Top 10
2010 Mintra Sojiphan   Bangkok 3rd Runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2009 Unplaced
2008 Gam Sakao   Bangkok Contestant at Miss Thailand World 2007 Unplaced
2007 Parichart Wisutthiphat   Bangkok Top 6 at Miss Thailand World 2006 Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Miss Friendship
2006 Ginney Kanchanawat   Bangkok Top 6 at Miss Thailand World 2005 1st Runner-Up
1 Special Award
    • Miss Young
2005 Pradubduen Sawankwan   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2004 Unplaced
2004 Tithirad Hengsakul   Bangkok Contestant at Miss Thailand World 2003 Unplaced
2003 Kun Duangmanee   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2002 Top 5
1 Special Award
    • Miss Beauty Skin Award
2002 Pattareeya Thanitanont   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2000 Unplaced
1998 Lisa Vongthong   Bangkok 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Thailand World 1997 1st Runner-Up
1 Special Award
    • Miss Folk Best Costume
1997 Kulzatri Konjanawan   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1996 2nd Runner-Up
1996 Kaimook Pindogmai   Bangkok 4th runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1994 Top 5
1 Special Award
    • Miss Glamour
1995 Darabhorn Bhakdeeratna   Bangkok 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Thailand World 1994 1st Runner-Up
1994 Saesim Pornapa Sui   Bangkok 4th runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1993 Miss Chinese International 1994
1 Special Award
    • Miss Cool & Charming
1993 Rojsirin Sote-Siri   Bangkok 4th runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1992 Top 12
1992 Chanintorn Chitlada   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1991 Top 12
1991 Supaporn Kit-Ti Suksawa   Bangkok 4th runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1990 Top 12

Past Franchises

Color keys

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner

Miss Supranational

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2012 Nanthawan Wannachutha   Bangkok Top 10 at Miss Thailand World 2009 1st Runner-Up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Internet
2011 Panika Vorraboonsiri   Bangkok 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Thailand World 2010 Unplaced

Miss Intercontinental

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2012 Natthida Pekkhad   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2009 4th Runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Asia & Oceania

Supermodel International

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2011 Arayha Suparurk   Pathum Thani 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2011 1st Runner-Up

World Supermodel

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2010 Nanthawan Wannachutha   Bangkok Top 10 at Miss Thailand World 2009 3rd Runner-up

Miss Asia Pageant

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2010 Warunya Kritwarunya   Bangkok 3rd Runner-up at Miss Thailand World 2007 Unplaced

Miss Asia Pacific World

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
2012 Chawanluck Unger   Bangkok 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Thailand World 2012 4th Runner-up

Maja International

Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
1989 Narisara Suriyawong   Bangkok 1st runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1989 Unplaced
1 Special Awards
    • Maja Popularidad

See also

References