Miss Universe Thailand

Miss Universe Thailand
Motto	Real U, Real Universe
Formation	2000
Type	Beauty pageant
Headquarters	Bangkok
Location	Thailand;
Membership	Miss Universe; (2000–present); Miss International; (2001; 2010; 2012–2013); Miss Earth; (2001–2012; 2015–2017);
Official language	Thai
Key people	Piyaporn Sankosik; National director
Parent organization	TPN Global
Website	missuniverse.in.th

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 is Amanda Obdam from Phuket. She will represent Thailand at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant later this year.

Since 2019, the national director of Thailand is Somchai Cheewasutthanon.

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.

In 2019, Surang Prampree was replaced by TPN 2018 Co., Ltd. by Somchai Cheewasutthanon as the new national director of Miss Universe Thailand. Officially for a period of 5 consecutive years (from 2019 to 2023)

Performance at Miss Universe

Since the formation of the Miss Universe Thailand franchise in 2000, Thailand has placed seven times. In recent years, Thailand has had success at Miss Universe. Since 2015, Thailand has placed consecutively in the semifinals at Miss Universe, with two top 10 finishes in 2015 and 2018, and three top 5/6 finishes in 2016, 2017, and 2019.

In 2005, Thailand hosted the Miss Universe pageant, making it the second time the country had hosted the contest; the first time being in 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 the Miss Universe pageant.

The following year, Charm Osathanond advanced to the top 20 at Miss Universe 2006 in Los Angeles. Osathanond was the first Thai representative to advance to the semifinals in 18 years, since Porntip Nakhirunkanok won in 1988.

At the Miss Universe 2007 contest held in Mexico City, Farung Yuthithum advanced to the top 15, marking the second year in a row that Thailand made the semifinals.

At Miss Universe 2015 held in Las Vegas, Aniporn Chalermburanawong placed in the top 15, finishing in the top 10. This was Thailand's first placement since 2007 and first top 10 finish since 1988.

The following year, Chalita Suansane advanced to the top 13 after winning the online vote at Miss Universe 2016 held in Manila. Suansane finished in the top 6.

At Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, Maria Ehren, a heavy favorite to win, advanced to the top 16 and finished in the top 5. Ehren's top 5 finish was Thailand's highest placement in 29 years, since Porntip Nakhirankanok won at Miss Universe 1988.

Thailand hosted Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, marking the third time the country hosted the pageant. Sophida Kanchanarin advanced to the top 20, finishing in the top 10. Kanchanarin is the first Thai representative to advance to the top 10 as host country at Miss Universe.

At Miss Universe 2019 held in Atlanta, Paweensuda Drouin, a heavy favorite for the crown, advanced to the top 20 and finished in the top 5. This is the fifth consecutive year Thailand has placed at Miss Universe, with Drouin continuing a fifth year with top ten and higher placements.

Editions

Below is the complete list of Miss Universe Thailand editions.

Final competition

Year	Finals Date	Presenters	Broadcasters	Entrants	Finals Venue
2006	March 25	Sanya Kunakorn (main) Araya A. Hargate, Sasina Wimuttanon (support)	Channel 7	44	Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok
2007	March 24	Sanya Kunakorn, Nattawut Sakidjai (main) Warattaya Nilkuha, Ampika Chuanpreecha (support)	Channel 7	44	Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok
2008	March 24	Sanya Kunakorn (main) Usanee Wattana, Saruta Sutthicharoen (support)	Channel 7	44	Aksra Theatre, King Power Complex
2009	March 28	Sanya Kunakorn, Nattawut Sakidjai, Amy Klinpratum	Channel 7	44	Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok
2010	March 20	Sanya Kunakorn, Usanee Wattana, Kannaporn Puangthong	Channel 7	44	Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok
2011	March 26	Sanya Kunakorn	Channel 7	44	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2012	June 2	Kanit Sarasin, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 5	44	Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre, Siam Paragon
2013	May 11	Kanit Sarasin, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 5	44	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2014	May 17	Willy McIntosh, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 3	40	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2015	June 18	Hemmawat Nittayaros, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 3	40	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2016	June 23	Hemmawat Nittayaros, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 3	40	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2017	June 29	Hemmawat Nittayaros, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 3	40	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2018	June 30	Sanya Kunakorn, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai	Channel 3	40	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
2019	June 29	Piyawat Kempetch, Charm Osathanond (main) Bon Jakobsen, Taneth Laksanavilas (support)	PPTV	57	Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani
2020	October 10	Piyawat Kempetch, Risa Honghiran	PPTV	29	True Icon Hall, Iconsiam

Titleholders

Year	Miss Universe Thailand	Provinces	Venue	Host province	Entrants
2020	Amanda Obdam	Phuket	True Icon Hall, Iconsiam	Prachuap Khiri Khan	29
2019	Paweensuda Drouin	Bangkok	Thunder Dome Muang Thong Thani	Phuket, Chonburi	58
2018	Sophida Kanchanarin	Bangkok	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Krabi	40
2017	Maria Poonlertlarp	Bangkok	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Chiang Mai	40
2016	Chalita Suansane	Samut Prakan	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Phang Nga	40
2015	Aniporn Chalermburanawong	Lampang	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Ubon Ratchathani	40
2014	Pimbongkod Chankaew (successor)	Bangkok	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Roi Et	40
2014	Weluree Ditsayabut (resigned)	Kanchanaburi	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Roi Et	40
2013	Chalita Yaemwannang	Nakhon Ratchasima	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Krabi	44
2012	Farida Waller	Krabi	Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre, Siam Paragon	Phitsanulok	44
Miss Thailand Universe 2000 – 2011
2011	Chanyasorn Sakornchan	Chonburi	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon	Lamphun	44
2010	Fonthip Watcharatrakul	Samut Prakan	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Kamphaeng Phet	44
2009	Chutima Durongdej	Bangkok	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Surat Thani	44
2008	Gavintra Photijak	Nong Khai	Aksra Theatre, King Power Complex, Pullman Hotel Bangkok	Bangkok	44
2007	Farung Yuthithum	Pathum Thani	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Trang	44
2006	Charm Osathanond	Bangkok	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Nakhon Sawan	44
2005	Chananporn Rosjan	Bangkok	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Phuket	44
2004	Morakot Aimee Kittisara	Bangkok	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Chiang Mai	44
2003	Yaowalak Traisurat	Nakhon Si Thammarat	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Sa Kaeo	44
2002	Janjira Janchome	Phitsanulok	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Nakhon Pathom	44
2001	Varinthorn Phadoongvithee	Nonthaburi	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Phetchaburi	44
2000	Kulthida Yenprasert	Bangkok	Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel Bangkok	Krabi	44

Winners by province

Provinces	Titles	Winning Years
Bangkok	9	2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2014*, 2017, 2018, 2019
Samut Prakan	2	2010, 2016
Phuket	1	2020
Lampang		2015
Kanchanaburi		2014*
Nakhon Ratchasima		2013
Krabi		2012
Chonburi		2011
Nong Khai		2008
Pathum Thani		2007
Nakhon Si Thammarat		2003
Phitsanulok		2002
Nonthaburi		2001

Gallery of winners

Miss Universe Thailand 2018
Sophida Kanchanarin
Bangkok
Miss Universe Thailand 2017
Maria Poonlertlarp
Bangkok
Miss Universe Thailand 2016
Chalita Suansane
Samut Prakan
Miss Universe Thailand 2015
Aniporn Chalermburanawong
Lampang
Miss Universe Thailand 2014
Weluree Ditsayabut
Kanchanaburi
(Resigned)
Miss Thailand Universe 2004
Morakot Aimee Kittisara
Bangkok