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Tharina Botes
ทารีน่า โบเทส
Born
Tharina Botes

(1996-11-17) 17 November 1996 (age 29)
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
EducationUniversity of South Africa
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Major competitions

Tharina Botes (Thai: ทารีน่า โบเทส, pronounced [tʰaːriːnâ boːtʰeːt]; born 17 November 1996), also known by her Thai nickname Khanom (Thai: ขนม, lit. 'Confectionery'), is a Thai and South African beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Thailand 2026. She will represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2026.

Early life and career

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Tharina Botes was born on 27 November 1996 and was raised in Roodepoort, Johannesburg.[1][2][3][4][5] She was born to a Thai mother and a South African father.[6] She has a degree in commerce and economics from the University of South Africa.[7][8][9] She resides in Phuket province, Thailand.[10][11] Botes later serves as the owner of Volare and the founder of The Ultimate Girl Guide. She was also an ambassador for Scholars of Sustenance (SOS Thailand).[12][13]

Pageantry

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Botes began competing in beauty pageants at the age of 13, in South Africa.[14] Her early competitions included Miss Teen Gauteng 2014, Miss Teen Roodepoort, and Miss Queen of South Africa 2016.[13][15] She represented South Africa at Miss International 2016 in Japan, where she was unplaced, marking the country's return to the competition after a 15-year absence.[16][17] She subsequently competed at Miss South Africa 2018 in Pretoria, where she placed in the top 12.[18][19][20]

In 2019, Botes won the Miss Grand Phuket title. She subsequently represented Phuket at Miss Grand Thailand 2019, where she reached the top 10.[21][22][23] In 2021, she was the first runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand 2021.[24] Botes won Miss Thailand World 2023, and represented Thailand at Miss World 2023 in India, where she was unplaced.[11][25][26][27]

In 2026, Botes entered four pageants. She represented Thailand at the inaugural MGI All Stars competition, held on 30 May 2026, and reached the top 10.[28][29][30] She subsequently competed at Miss Universe Ubon Ratchathani 2026, but did not win the title.[31] A few hours later, she competed in and won the Miss Universe Bangkok 2026 title.[32][33] She subsequently represented Bangkok at Miss Universe Thailand 2026, where she won the title.[34] She will represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[35]

References

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  1. ↑ "ทารีน่า โบเทส ประวัตินางงามลูกครึ่งไทย-แอฟริกัน เจ้าของตำแหน่ง มิสไทยแลนด์เวิลด์ 2023" [Tharina Botes, a Thai-African mixed-race beauty queen and winner of Miss Thailand World 2023]. kapook (in Thai). 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  2. ↑ @tharina_botes; (17 November 2024). "So grateful for all the love I received today from everyone naka". Retrieved 24 August 2026 – via Instagram.
  3. ↑ @tharina_botes; (18 November 2025). "Chapter 29 begins… still can't believe it". Retrieved 24 August 2026 – via Instagram.
  4. ↑ Rifai (16 January 2026). Wahyu Kurniawan (ed.). "7 Potret Tharina Botes, Finalis Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 dari Thailand" [7 Portraits of Tharina Botes, Miss Grand International All Stars 2026 Finalist from Thailand]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 9 February 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Manala, Leseho (12 May 2018). "Miss SA's final lap". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Mojaji, Kea (3 October 2023). "'She will touch many lives' – Monnas about former learner crowned Miss Thailand World". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "ทารีน่า โบเทส ลูกครึ่งแอฟริกัน-ไทย สวยครบ โปรไฟล์ดี พร้อมชิงมง MUT 2021" [Tharina Botes, a half-African, half-Thai woman, is beautiful, has an impressive profile, and is ready to compete for the Miss Universe Thailand 2021 crown]. kapook (in Thai). 15 June 2021. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Faii Natnista (24 October 2021). "ส่องประวัติ ทารีน่า โบเทส รองอันดับ 1 MUT 2021 สวยปัง ประสบการณ์ไม่เบา!" [A look at the background of Tharina Botes, 1st Runner-up Miss Universe Thailand 2021: Stunning beauty and considerable experience!]. TrueID (in Thai). Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Cupido, Gerry (3 October 2023). "Former Miss SA finalist Tharina Botes crowned Miss Thailand World 2023". Independent Online. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Jahner, Björn (2 October 2023). "Tharina Botes ist Miss Thailand World 2023, Bangkok" [Tharina Botes is Miss Thailand World 2023, Bangkok]. Der Farang (in German). Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Thai-South African beauty Tharina Botes clinches Miss Thailand World 2023 crown". The Nation. 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 March 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "MGI All Stars announces its first contestant: Mixed-race beauty Tharina Botes". baonghean. 17 December 2025. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  13. 1 2 "ประวัติ "ทารีน่า โบเทส" Miss Universe Thailand 2026 ชัยชนะแห่งเส้นทางล่ามง! ที่ไม่ได้โรยด้วยกลีบกุหลาบ" [The story of Tharina Botes, Miss Universe Thailand 2026: A triumphant journey on the path to the crown that was not paved with roses!]. PPTV HD 36 (in Thai). 23 August 2026. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "เปิดประวัติ 'ทารีน่า โบเทส' คว้ามง มิสไทยแลนด์เวิลด์ 2023 ปิดตำนานนางรอง" [Get to Know Tharina Botes, Who Won the Miss Thailand World 2023 Crown and Ended Her Runner-Up Streak]. Kom Chad Luek (in Thai). 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "เปิดประวัติ 'ทารีน่า โบเทส' กว่า 10 ปี บนเส้นทางนางงาม ฝ่าทุกความผิดหวัง จนถึงมงฯ มิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์" [Discover the story of Tarina Botes' 10-year journey in the beauty pageant world, overcoming disappointments to win the Miss Universe Thailand crown]. Matichon (in Thai). 23 August 2026. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  16. ↑ Bloem, Adele (25 October 2016). "Roodepoort's own beauty queen". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 17 December 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Mojaji, Kea (12 October 2023). "Tharina Botes' journey to Miss Thailand World 2023". Krugersdorp News. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026 – via The Citizen.
  18. ↑ Seleme, Rae (3 October 2023). "Ex-Miss SA finalist Tharina Botes wins Miss Thailand World 2023". The South African. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  19. ↑ Viljoen, Janine (21 April 2018). "Former Monnas beauty a Miss SA qualifier". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  20. ↑ Viljoen, Janine (4 May 2018). "Tharina makes the cut – she's a Top 12 Miss SA finalist". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "เผยตัวตน "ทารีน่า โบเทส" ลูกครึ่งแอฟริกัน-ไทย คว้ามงกุฎมิสแกรนด์ภูเก็ต 2019" ["Tharina Botes" a half-African, half-Thai woman, wins the Miss Grand Phuket 2019 crown]. Thairath (in Thai). 28 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "South Africa: This Former Miss South Africa Finalist Is Now Miss Grand Phuket". allAfrica.com. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "'โกโก้'ยืน1คว้ามงมิสแกรนด์ ไทยแลนด์2019 'น่าน เชียงใหม่ ตราด พังงา'รั้งตำแหน่งรองฯ" ['Coco' takes the crown as Miss Grand Thailand 2019, with 'Nan, Chiang Mai, Trat, and Phang Nga' securing runner-up positions]. Naewna (in Thai). 14 July 2019. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  24. ↑ "แอนชิลี สวยชนะใจกรรมการ ฟาดมง MUT2021" [Anchilee won the judges' hearts with her beauty and claimed the Miss Universe Thailand 2021 crown]. Thairath (in Thai). 24 October 2021. Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  25. ↑ "ขนม-ทารีน่า โบเทส สานฝันบนเวทีการประกวดนางงาม คว้าตำแหน่ง Miss Thailand World 2023" [Khanom-Tarina Botes fulfilled her dream on the beauty pageant stage, winning the title of Miss Thailand World 2023]. atime (in Thai). 1 October 2023. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  26. ↑ "'Dreams do come true': Former Miss SA finalist Tharina Botes wins coveted Miss Thailand World 2023". News24. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  27. ↑ The Maxzakung (23 February 2024). "นมัสเต! Miss World ครั้งที่ 71 เริ่มแล้ว ส่องความพร้อม 'ทารีน่า โบเทส' ชิงมงกุฎฟ้า ณ ประเทศอินเดีย" [Namaste! The 71st Miss World pageant has begun. A look at Tharina Botes' preparations for the crown in India]. Life Style Asia Hong Kong (in Thai). Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  28. ↑ ""ขนม ทารีน่า" เปิดตัวชิงมง MGI ALL STARS" ["Khanom Tharina" makes her debut as a contender for the MGI ALL STARS crown]. Dara Daily (in Thai). 17 December 2025. Archived from the original on 17 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  29. ↑ "Miss Grand International announces 58 official candidates for All-Star edition". GMA Network. 25 April 2026. Archived from the original on 26 April 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  30. ↑ Flores Layno, Karen (31 May 2026). "Colombia wins MGI All Stars; PH's Gazini Ganados ends journey in Top 5". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  31. ↑ "เวทีระดับจังหวัดเดือดปุด รถเมย์ ปาดหน้า ทารีน่า คว้ามง MU อุบล ก่อนมีเซอร์ไพรส์ใหญ่ทำอึ้ง" [The provincial pageant heats up as Rotmay beats Tharina to win the Miss Universe Ubon Ratchathani crown, before a major surprise leaves everyone stunned]. Naewna (in Thai). 25 June 2026. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  32. ↑ "เวที MUTเดือดระอุ ทารีน่า โบเทส คัมแบ็กคว้ามง Miss Universe Bangkok 2026 เตรียมสู้ศึกใหญ่" [The Miss Universe Thailand pageant heats up as Tharina Botes makes a comeback, winning the Miss Universe Bangkok 2026 crown and preparing for the big competition]. Naewna (in Thai). 25 June 2026. Archived from the original on 30 June 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  33. ↑ Viljoen, Janine (25 June 2026). "Former Monnas beauty crowned Miss Universe Bangkok 2026". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 26 June 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  34. ↑ "สมมง "ทารีน่า โบเทส" คว้าตำแหน่ง Miss Universe Thailand 2026" [Tharina Botes wins the crown as Miss Universe Thailand 2026]. PPTV HD 36 (in Thai). 23 August 2026. Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  35. ↑ Rodríguez Caraballo, Harry (23 August 2026). "Coronan a la nueva Miss Universo Tailandia 2026; la ganadora competirá otra vez en Puerto Rico" [The new Miss Universe Thailand 2026 has been crowned; the winner will compete again in Puerto Rico]. Metro Puerto Rico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 23 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
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