But you don’t need to travel to Thailand to see why it’s famous for being blessed with beauty. Many of the most beautiful women in Thailand have caught attention on the world stage. Such as Apasra Hongsakula, the winner of Miss Universe 1965, and more recently, the Kpop idol on Instagram, Lisa (1).

Ready to learn more about the most beautiful women currently representing Thailand around the globe? This article is a complete list of Thailand’s hottest women in showbiz.

From internationally recognized actresses, pop idols, models, and pageant queens to famous ladyboys with doll-like appearances, the Thai beauties of today come in all different shapes and sizes, ages, and appearances. So, let’s jump into who these iconic women are and what makes them so sexy worldwide.

But first, let’s quickly look at why Thailand has so many beautiful women.

Why are Thailand Women so Beautiful?

With their pretty faces, youthful features, sleek hair, and slender figures, Thailand’s women are beautiful.

It is one of the 19 countries where visitors can find the world’s most beautiful women, according to a leading medical tourism expert and a global healthcare consultant, Dr. Prem Jagyasi (2).

Besides Thailand having more women than men, perhaps the biggest reason for their beauty is that most Thai women are conscious of their looks, especially in public, due to Thai society’s “face-saving” culture.

No matter what age a woman is in Thailand, they tend to keep themselves looking neat and presentable. This is done to ensure they don’t embarrass their families and friends. With so much emphasis placed on image and presentation, it is no wonder Thai women always look their best and are visibly beautiful.

But their beauty is not just down to them making the most of their natural assets. Their gentle and polite nature and cute mannerisms make them more attractive to others.

20 Beautiful & Hot Thai Women Seen in the Industry Today

When selecting our top Thailand beauties, we acknowledge that there is no one clear definition of what’s “beautiful.” Furthermore, beauty is evolutionary. Perceptions, preferences, and what is deemed attractive tend to change over time.

Thailand’s hottest women are incredibly diverse. With the changes in trends, there are many different kinds of Thai beauties- in terms of age, looks, vibes, and styles.

Thai Teenage Hotties

Suitable to their age, many famous Thai teenage actresses or idols are renowned for their pretty and innocent looks. They are more cute and casual than the sexier styles of the other Thai actresses in their 20s. These days, ‘high-teen’ styling, which is heavily inspired by Western coming-of-age movies like ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Clueless’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ is considered the trend among Thai teenagers.

20. Pimrapat ‘Mobile’ Phadungwatanachok

Name: Pimrapat Phadungwatanachok

Birthday: July 9, 2002 (19 years old)

Height: 161cm

Best Known As: BNK48

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobile.bnk48official/

Mobile is a member of the famous Thai girl group, BNK48 (and if you wonder why the name sounds so familiar, it is the sister group of the world-famous Japanese girl group, AKB48). Full name Pimrapat Phadungwatanachok, Mobile joined BNK48 as a trainee in 2017 (3).

She is known for her child-like and clumsy personality and was the youngest among the first-term members of BNK48 (4) when she first made her debut in December 2017 (3). She was chosen as the center member position for BNK48’s hit song ‘Koi Suru Fortune Cookie (คุ๊กกี้เสี่ยงทาย).’ She left a powerful impression on the Thai general public that many people considered her the ‘legendary center member’ of BNK48 (5).

Since then, Mobile has participated in several BNK48 albums. Recently she was chosen as the winner of the BNK48’s 3^rd Senbatsu General Election, proving her popularity as one of the most famous members of BNK48 even after 5 years since her debut (4).

19. Prim Chanikan Tangkabodee

Name: Prim Chanikan Tangkabodee

Birthday: February 20, 2004 (18 years old)

Height: 159cm

Best Known As: Actress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primiily/

Prim is a teenage actress known for her roles in the dramas Blacklist, The Gifted: Graduation, and the most recently aired F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (6).

Prim was born on February 20, 2004, and ever since she was a child, she has appeared in over 30 commercials (6). She has played the childhood version of many main characters in movies and as the supporting character in many dramas. In 2021, she was revealed as the character ‘Kaning’ for the Thai remake version of the famous drama Boys Over Flower (6).

Her portrayal of the character and the love storyline between Kaning and Kavin in the drama received much support from the fans, making Prim a rising star among the Thai teenage beauties.

Hot Thai Women in their Early-20s

As for the Thai beauties in their early-20s, it’s fair to say that the styles and vibes are probably the most diverse in this age group compared to the rest; some have cute and more-Asian looking styles, while some are more towards the sexy and glamorous side.

18. Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul

Name: Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul

Birthday: November 7, 2000 (21 years old)

Height: 165cm

Best Known As: Actress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tontawan/

Tontawan Tantivejakul, or ‘Tu’ as her nickname goes, was born on November 7, 2000, and is best known for her role as the heroine of the F4 Thailand series- Gorya (7). Before becoming an actress, Tu was active as a model, and she was cast for this role after the director of F4 Thailand saw her photos on social media.

And even though it was her first time acting as an actress in a drama series, Tu showed great chemistry with her co-actors and earned a lot of fans when the drama was airing. Tu is also known for her great sense of fashion and has endorsed many well-known brands.

Another interesting fact about Tu is that she is also a future dentist. She is currently attending dentistry at the Chulalongkorn University in Thailand (7)- proving that she is not just a pretty face.

17. Anchilee Scott-Kemmis

Name: Anchilee Scott-Kemmis

Birthday: July 30, 1999 (22 years old)

Height: 183cm

Best Known As: Miss Universe Thailand 2021

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annscottkemmis/

Annchilee is a bilingual beauty queen as she was born to a Thai mother and an Australian father (8). Before joining the Miss Universe Thailand competition, Annchilee was active as a plus-size model in Thailand, and she was once faced with rejections as she was considered ‘too big’ with her 71kg body and 183cm height (9).

However, she overcame these setbacks and instead wowed the public and the beauty pageant judges with her unconventional beauty, confidence, and outgoing personality- and won the Miss Universe Thailand 2021 title (8).

She is known for her #RealSizeBeauty campaign, which encourages body positivity. This beauty queen said that each person is built differently and what matters the most is how people take care of their bodies (10). With her healthy, voluptuous body and sun-kissed skin, Annchilee is setting new beauty standards in Thailand and opening more opportunities for curvy and beautiful Thailand women like her.

16. Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan

Name: Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan

Birthday: September 22, 1998 (23 years old)

Height: 170cm

Best Known As: Miss Thailand World 2018

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolene.pb/

Nicolene is the most awarded Miss Thailand World in the competition’s history. She is not only the first Thai representative to win the runner-up title at the Miss World pageant but also was awarded 9 special awards at Miss World 2018 pageant (11).

Before becoming Miss Thailand World 2018, Nicolene had won several awards at various beauty pageants, including Miss Thai New Years USA 2014 and Miss Teen Asia USA 2014 (11). With a mix of beauty traits inherited from her Thai-American family, it is not surprising that Nicolene is considered one of the most beautiful and sexy Thai women to this day.

15. Jennis Oparaset

Name: Jennis Oparaset

Birthday: July 4, 2000 (21 years old)

Height: 159cm

Best Known As: BNK48

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennis.bnk48official/

Jennis is also a member of BNK48 and the vice-captain of the unit “Team BIII” (12). Jennis joined BNK48 as a trainee on February 12, 2017, and was later promoted to Team BIII in December 2017- making her a part of the 1^st Generation BNK48 members.

Jennis is one of the most popular BNK48 members and ranked 2nd and 7th during the first and second BNK48 Senbatsu elections. Together with Cherprang Areekul, Praewa Suthamphong (Music), and Punsikorn Tiyakorn (Pun), Jennis is also known as one of the ‘Four Goddesses’ unit members of BNK48- which is considered as the unit for the ‘top members’ of BNK48 among the fans. Known for her tsundere personality and athletic body, fans gave her the nickname ‘lukpi’ or ‘gangleader’ (12).

Hot Thai Women in their Late-20s

Many Thai beauties in their 20s are known for their doll-like figures. Stars like Amanda Obdam and Yaya also have striking facial features like big eyes, high cheekbones, and tall noses, considered ‘ideal beauty’ in Thailand.

14. Yoshi Rinrada Thurapan

Name: Yoshi Rinrada Thurapan

Birthday: February 5, 1997 (25 years old)

Height: Unknown

Best Known As: Miss Tiffany Universe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshirinrada/

Yoshi is one of the internationally famous Thai ladyboys and a Miss Tiffany Universe 2017 winner. She is admired by many for her soft, delicate, and feminine appearance. Ever since she was a teenager, Yoshi started working as a model and actress, and by the time she was 18, Yoshi already is known as a high-profile endorser for Thai cosmetic brands (13).

After winning the title of Miss Tiffany Universe 2017 in Thailand, Yoshi represented her country in Miss International Queen 2018 pageant and ranked as the 2^nd runner-up. Yoshi is currently active as an actress in Thailand and has starred in many drama series and music videos.

13. Cherprang Areekul

Name: Cherprang Areekul

Birthday: May 2, 1996 (26 years old)

Height: 159cm

Best Known As: BNK48

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherprang.bnk48official/

Like the other 1^st generation BNK48 members, Cherprang Areekul joined the group in February 2017 and was appointed captain in June (14). She had won 1^st place and 2^nd place during the BNK48 1st and 2nd Senbatsu elections, respectively (14), and this shows that she has one of the biggest fanbases among the BNK48 members (as Senbatsu elections were based on fans’ votes.)

Cherprang is also part of the ‘Four Goddesses’ unit, which is considered the ‘top members’ of BNK48 due to their beauty and popularity. Cherprang is also known for her leadership skills and intelligence- she is interested in space and quantum chemistry. She has published several research papers for Britain’s Royal Science Open Society.

She has also won the Woman of the Year award at the 2018 GQ Thailand Men of the Year Awards- making her one of the most well-known beautiful and mature Thai women in the idol industry.

12. Amanda Chalisa Obdam

Name: Amanda Chalisa Obdam

Birthday: June 17, 1993 (28 years old)

Height: 170cm

Best Known As: Miss Universe Thailand 2020

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.obdam/

This Miss Universe Thailand 2020 is a Thai-Canadian beauty is a beauty pageant veteran- she has competed in many other pageants such as Miss Thailand World 2015 and Miss Grand Thailand 2016 (15). Amanda is known for her sexy style and has been seen wearing outfits that highlight her sexy figure- such as low-cut dresses and bikinis (16).

Her evening gown worn during the Miss Universe 2020 competition, which was inspired by Amanda’s background as an ‘island girl’ from Phuket and made to resemble the waves of the Andaman Sea, was praised by many as well (15).

Amanda also shared in an interview that beauty pageants are helping to honor Thailand’s many different beautiful women as Miss World Thailand 2014, Maeya Nonthawan, paved the way for beautiful, dark Thai women like her (16). And even though she didn’t win the crown for Miss Universe 2020, Amanda ranked within the Top 10 finalists.

11. Urassaya Sperbund

Name: Urassaya Sperbund

Birthday: March 18, 1993 (29 years old)

Height: 170cm

Best Known As: Actress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urassayas/

Another mixed-race Thai beauty on this list is Urassaya Sperbund, or ‘Yaya’ as the fans call her. Yaya is a Thai-Norwegian actress who first entered the entertainment industry in 2018. She rose to fame in 2010 for her daring and fearless character named ‘Jeed’ in the drama ‘Duang Jai Akkanee’ (17).

Since then, Yaya has been hailed as one of the most famous Thai actresses and has starred in several hit projects, including the internationally popular romantic-comedy movie ‘Brother Of The Year’ (17). Yaya is also known as the ‘Queen of Presenter’ in Thailand as she is chosen to endorse more than 30 commercials (18).

With her high cheekbones and lean physique, Yaya is often called one of the most beautiful women in Thailand and is regarded as a perfect role model due to her prim and proper image. Apart from being an iconic actress, Yaya is one of the most famous Thai models and is featured in notable magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Seventeen, and Vogue.

She is the first Thai celebrity to be featured in US Vogue magazine and the first-ever Thai actress to receive the ‘friend of Louis Vuitton’ title (19).

Sexy Thai Women in their 30s

Many Thai beauties in their 30s are well-known actresses, loved by both local and international fans. And similar to the famous beauties in their 30s, many are admired for their slim and tall physiques.

10. Davika Hoorne

Name: Davika Hoorne

Birthday: May 16, 1992 (30 years old)

Height: 173cm

Best Known As: Actress, Model

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davikah/

Davika has consistently been chosen as a cult favorite amongst various makeup artists, stylists, brands, and magazine publishers, both local and international (20). Davika started her career as a Thai supermodel when she was 14 and appeared in various commercials (21).

In 2013, her popularity skyrocketed as she acted in the lead role in Thailand’s highest-grossing film ‘Pee Mak’ and became the most sought-after actress in Thailand (20). With her seductive eyes and slim body, Davika is called a ‘living Barbie doll’ by her fans and is also known as one of the Thai women with beautiful legs. In 2017, she joined the New York Fashion Week for Michael Kors, and in 2018, she was chosen to represent Thailand at Paris Fashion Week and walked the runway (22).

Davika is a fashion inspiration to many and was also appointed as the spokesperson for L’Oreal Paris (22). With an immense 15.2M followers, Davika is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Thai women on Instagram.

9. Pimchanok ‘Baifern’ Luevisadpaibul

Name: Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul 

Birthday: September 30, 1992 (30 years old)

Height: 165cm

Best Known As: Actress, Model

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baifernbah/

Thanks to her movies and commercials, this beautiful Thai-Chinese actress is famous locally and internationally. When she was just a 6th-grade student, Baifern first appeared in a commercial (23), and in 2010, she rose to stardom after starring in the hit movie ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ (23).

Again in 2019, she gained more popularity both domestically and overseas for her character in the popular romantic-comedy movie called ‘Friendzone.’ She is loved by many. Thai media dubbed her the ‘queen of commercials’ for being the brand ambassador for 30 brands in 2020 alone (24).

With her advertisement billboards visible almost everywhere in Thailand, Baifern is also, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful Thai women.

8. Nathachat “Hana” Chanchiew

Name: Nathachat “Hana” Chanchiew

Birthday: August 14, 1991 (30 years old)

Height: Unknown

Best Known As: Model

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanashac/

Nathachat or Hana is a famous transgender model who had participated in the program ‘The Face Thailand Season 3’. Hana was considered a fans’ favorite ever since the audition rounds during the competition.

Hana also competed in the famous Miss Tiffany Universe competition in 2015 and was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists (25). Hana is also considered one of the sexist Thai women models as she is famous for her toned, sexy body and bronze skin. Hana was chosen as a model for well-known brands like Maybelline and featured in various publications such as Lips Magazine (26).

7. Maria Poonlertlarp / Maria Lynn Ehren

Name: Maria Lynn Ehren

Birthday: January 18, 1992 (30 years old)

Height: 183cm

Best Known As: Miss Universe Thailand 2017, Actress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marialynnehren/

Maria was a model before becoming the Miss Universe Thailand 2017 at 25-years old (27). Maria. Fluent in Thai, Swedish, English, and Mandarin, Maria is a half-Thai, half-Swedish beauty. After winning the crown for Miss Universe Thailand 2017, she represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2017 pageant and ranked among the Top 5 finalists.

Maria is currently an actress and a model and recently appeared in the hit drama F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers as Tia, the eldest sister of the series’ main character, Thyme.

6. Treechada ‘Poyd’ Petcharat

Name: Treechada Petcharat

Birthday: October 5, 1986 (35 years old)

Height: Unknown

Best Known As: Actress, Model

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poydtreechada/

Poyd can be considered the most famous and successful ladyboy in Thailand. Poyd became famous at 19 when she entered the Miss Tiffany Universe pageant in 2014 and won the crown that year. She then represented her country in Miss International Queen 2014 and won the title again- making her become the talk of the nation at that time (28).

Since then, she has entered the entertainment industry and has become the brand ambassador for many brands in Thailand. In 2014, Poyd signed a contract with a Hongkong agency and starred in many action movies from mainland China and Hongkong- including the film ‘White Storm,’ which received good responses from the moviegoers.

Poyd is also the only ladyboy to be chosen on the TC Candler’s annual list of 100 women with the most beautiful faces in the world. She ranked 73rd place on the 2014’s list and was the only person to be chosen from Thailand for that year’s list (29). With her mesmerizing beauty, Poyd is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Thailand women over 35.

Sexy Thai Women in their 40s

Thai beauties in their 40s are famous for looking younger than their actual ages- as in the case of the actress and supermodel Chompoo Araya. They are also renowned for keeping their body figures fit and lean, and many women in Thailand consider them an inspiration.

5. Araya ‘Chompoo’ Alberta Hargate

Name: Araya Alberta Hargate 

Birthday: June 28, 1981 (40 years old)

Height: 170cm

Best Known As: Model, Actress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chomismaterialgirl/

Looking at her photos, one would not think Chompoo to be a 40 years old mother of 3 kids. Born in 1981, this Thai-British star has been in Thailand’s showbiz industry since 17-years old. Since then, she has been active as a model and actress, starring in several acting projects, and she is also hailed as a ‘high fashion queen’ (18).

Chompoo’s trademarks are her sultry eyes, high cheekbones, and her fit body. She has once said that the secret to her body figure is that she hits the gym regularly and does Yoga to keep her body in perfect shape (30). To this day, Chompoo is chosen to endorse top international brands like Adidas and is also an ambassador for the iconic beauty brand- L’Oreal Paris.

4. Katreeya English

Name: Katreeya English

Birthday: September 4, 1976 (45 years old)

Height: 163cm

Best Known As: Singer, Actress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katreeya_e/

One of the most beautiful Thai women over 45 is Katreeya English, best known for her iconic songs like ‘O.K. Na Kha’ and ‘Hula Hula’. Born to a Thai mother and an English father in Oxford (31), Katreeya English first started her showbiz career when she was a teen.

After starring in commercials, dramas, and films as an actress, Katreeya started her career as a singer in 1999 under the GMM Grammy (32). In 2001, she released her hit song ‘O.K. Na Kha’ and became a pop sensation all over Asia. From 2000 to 2007, she produced a new album every year, and as a result, her sound and style were a significant influence on Thai pop of the 2000s.

Kat is regarded as a great performer, mesmerizing everyone with her sexy dance moves. Recently, Kat became a hot topic on the internet when she appeared on a Thai TV show, wearing the same outfit she wore during the 2001 promotions of her song ‘O.K.Na Kha’.

She doesn’t seem to age a bit in that outfit, and many people praised her for keeping her body fit even after 20 years have passed.

Thai Beauties Go Global (International Stars)

3. Chicha ‘Kitty’ Amatayakul

Name: Chicha Amatayakul

Birthday: August 5, 1993 (28 years old)

Height: 170cm

Best Known As: Actress, Model

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittychicha/

While the name ‘Kitty Chicha’ might be new for many, the name ‘Nanno’ is familiar for many movie fans worldwide. Yes, Kitty Chica is the ‘Nanno’ from the top-rated Netflix supernatural-thriller series ‘The Girl From Nowhere.’

A former girl group member and currently active as a model and actress, Kitty started her acting career after getting cast for a lead role in a Thai drama when she was 24 years old (36). She rose to international stardom for her impressive and chilling portrayal of ‘Nanno,’ a daughter of Demon with a twisted sense of justice.

Apart from being a talented actress, Kitty is known for her bold and edgy fashion sense (36). As an international star, Kitty is friends with other well-known celebrities- Harry Styles follow her on Instagram, and Kpop idols like NCT’s Ten and Blackpink’s Jennie have been seen hanging out with her on various occasions.

2. Milli

Name: Danupha Khanatheerakul

Birthday: November 13, 2002 (19 years old)

Height: 158cm

Best Known As: Rapper, Singer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phuckitol/

This 19-year-old Thai rapper might be the next megastar from Thailand! Milli first entered the entertainment industry when she joined the Thai TV program ‘The Rapper 2’ (37).

Milli is known for her controversial rap lyrics, and daring fashion sense as her career has advanced. She is never afraid to express herself, and through her rapid-fire rap lines that address social issues such as sexual consent and beauty standards, Milli has earned a spot on GQ’s ‘The 21 Most Exciting Young Musicians on Planet Earth’ list (37).

However, her rebellious nature once got her into trouble with Thailand’s Prime Minister when she was faced with defamation charges in 2021 for her tweets that criticized the government’s pandemic responses (37). That didn’t stop Milli from rising to fame, and this year, Milli became the first Thai solo artist to perform at Coachella. The clip of Milli eating mango sticky rice on the Coachella stage went viral online, and the orders for this iconic Thai dessert tripled on food apps in Thailand (37).

Even Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted that he may have misjudged Milli in the past when he charged her for defamation and now praised her for helping to promote Thailand’s ‘soft power’ to the world (38). As Milli has become the current trend among girls in Thailand, she is unquestionably one of the hottest Thai women today.

1. Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manoban

Name: Lalisa Manoban

Birthday: March 27, 1997 (25 years old)

Height: 167cm

Best Known As: Kpop Idol, Member of Blackpink

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalalalisa_m/

If you are a fan of Kpop, you would know Lisa (or Lalisa Manoban as her birthname goes.) Being the youngest member of the Kpop girl group Blackpink, Lisa is the inspiration for many young Thai people – be it for her beauty, achievements, or talents. Born in 1997, this 25-year-old Thai beauty is the world’s most-followed Kpop idol on Instagram, with 77.4M followers (1).

In 2021, Lisa released her solo single ‘Lalisa,’ and the music video became the most-viewed video by a soloist within the first 24 hours- recording 73.6 million views and breaking the record set prior by Taylor Swift’s Me! (33). Lisa was seen wearing a traditional Thai golden headdress called ‘Chada’ in her music video.

These headdresses were quickly sold out from the vendors after the video was released, as many youngsters in Thailand bought one to copy her style (33). Lisa is also the face of French fashion house Celine (34), the first female K-Pop idol to become the face of the brand MAC, and the global ambassador for Bulgari (35)- making her Thailand’s most famous beautiful woman and hottest global icon.

Conclusion

As you can see from how diverse the styles and appearances of these hot Thai women are, it is safe to say that Thailand’s beauty standards are constantly changing. But one thing many of these beauties have in common is that they are confident, passionate, and not afraid to push modern beauty onwards.

And maybe perhaps this is the main reason why Thailand has so many beautiful women, as true beauty is all about confidence and faith in who you are.

Like always, if you want to discover more about Thailand, stay guided with ThaiGuider. You might learn something you never knew about this unique country.

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There are three beauty pageants in Thailand that command the most public attention- Miss Universe Thailand, Miss Thailand, and Miss Thailand World. In this article, you will learn everything about Miss Thailand and Miss Thailand World- from the history of these competitions, how the winners are chosen, and who took the crowns (and when).

Without further ado, let’s dive in, starting with Miss Thailand!

History of Miss Thailand

The first Miss Thailand beauty pageant was on December 10, 1934, in Bangkok, Phra Nakhon District (1). Back then, the name of the contest was known as ‘Miss Siam’ or ‘นางสาวสยาม’ (Nang Sao Samyam).

Miss Thailand winners used to represent Thailand internationally in the Miss Universe competitions. While the ones who placed as 1^st runner-up was chosen to present at Miss Asia Pacific International (1). This was the case until 2000, when Miss Thailand Organization lost the licenses to Miss Universe Thailand. So, the last Miss Thailand who competed in the Miss Universe competition was Apisamai Srirangsan- the winner of Miss Thailand 1999 (1).

Fun fact 1:

Apisamai Srirangsan is now a doctor and has been back in the limelight recently- this time as a spokesman for Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration, helping the country overcome the pandemic.

Fun Fact 2:

COVID-19 in Thailand also brought another former Miss Thailand back into the spotlight. This time, no other than Ms. Wanee Sakuldoem Laokiat, 100-year-old Miss Siam 1935 (the 2nd winner of Miss Thailand). Photos of her timeless beauty went viral when she was spotted getting her vaccine.

How Many Miss Thailand Winners Have There Been?

There have been 53 winners of the Miss Thailand competition since the pageant was first held in 1934. And among these winners- two have gone on to be crowned Miss Universe (in 1965 and 1988.)

In 2019, Miss Thailand winner Sireethorn Leearamwat won the title of Miss International 2019, bringing home another title for Thai beauty queens on the world stage. As for the less recognized international competitions, two Miss Thailand have won the Miss Asia Pacific title- in 1988 and 1997.

A Timeline of Significant Miss Thailand Events (& Issues)

Over the decades, the Miss Thailand competition has encountered several unexpected issues, which have led to the cancellation or postponement of the beauty pageant in particular years.

Below are the years in which the Miss Thailand pageant was not able to run and the reasons why:

1941-1947:

Due to World War II and the passing of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946, the pageant was not held for seven consecutive years.

1949:

In 1949, a coup attempt, known as ‘The Palace Rebellion,’ occurred, and the government declared a state of emergency in February 1949 (2). Therefore, there was no Miss Thailand that year.

1955-1963:

Due to political instabilities and coups happening, no Miss Thailand pageant was held for another extended period- this time lasting nine years.

1970:

No competition was held in 1970 for reasons related to political and economic issues.

1973-1983:

This is the most prolonged period the Miss Thailand pageant was not held- this time for over a decade (11 years.) This is due to the uprisings in 1973 and the political reforms (another coup) that followed (3).

1996:

In 1996, princess Srinagarindra, the mother of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), passed away. As the country mourned over the loss of the then King’s mother, the Miss Thailand competition was canceled.

2005:

On December 26^th, 2004, a deadly tsunami hit the southern part of Thailand – including Phuket, Krabi, Ranon, and the Phi Phi islands. Approximately more than 8,000 people were announced dead or missing (4). There was no Miss Thailand competition in 2005 while the country was in national mourning.

2011:

Due to the political conflicts following the Thai general elections, no was no Miss Thailand in 2011.

2015:

In 2014, the current prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, led another military coup. Because of the aftermath of this coup, no competition was held in 2015. The pageant continued in the following year, and Thanaporn Sriwirach was crowned Miss Thailand 2016.

2017-2018:

Due to the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the country went into a mourning phase. No celebrations or events were held in the country in 2017 and 2018, resulting in no Miss Thailand competitions.

2021:

As Covid-19 hit the country pretty hard in 2021, no pageant was held that year.

Recent Winners of Miss Thailand

Miss Thailand 2022

Name: Manita Duangkham Farmer

Province: Phuket

Height: 174cm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manita.farmer/

The current reigning beauty queen is Manita Farmer, the first half-Thai to be crowned as Miss Thailand (5). This Thai-American beauty queen was born and raised in Phuket. She graduated from Bangkok University with a first-class honors bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts (6).

Before becoming Miss Thailand 2022, Manita competed in the Miss Grand Phuket 2017 competition and was the first runner-up. In 2018, Manita participated as a contestant in Miss World Thailand 2018 but unfortunately, she could only reach the Top 12 (6).

However, Manita did not give up and continued pursuing her passion for becoming a beauty queen while volunteering as a teacher at a Bang-Phai-Nat school in Nakhon Pathom province. This year, Manita beat 24 other contestants and was crowned the 53^rd Miss Thailand (6).

As a Miss Thailand, Manita also became the ambassador for tourism and culture and is expected to carry out her duties to promote Thailand (5).

Miss Thailand 2021

There was no official Miss Thailand in 2021, as the competition got canceled due to Covid-19.

Miss Thailand 2020

Name: Natthapat Pongpraphan

Province: Nakhon Pathom

Height: 172cm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may.natthapat/

A representative from Nakhon Pathom province, Natthapat, was 27 years old when she won the title of Miss Thailand 2020. Natthapat also participated in other beauty pageants before becoming the Miss Thailand 2020.

Natthapat was a contestant for Miss Grand Thailand 2017, where she was placed within the Top 20 and later participated in Cosmo World 2017, in which she was chosen as the winner. In 2020, Natthapat joined Miss Universe Thailand as a contestant and finished in the Top 20 (7).

After winning the crown for Miss Thailand 2020, Natthapat wrote on her social media that she believes her constant effort and hard work led to her winning the title. Also, she is very grateful for achieving her dreams and will keep working hard to make the people of Thailand proud (7).

As for her personal life, Natthapat is a graduate of the Faculty of Science of Geosciences at Mahidol University’s Kanchanaburi Campus. She is a firm believer in giving back to society and regularly participates in community-oriented activities and projects for animals and the environment (7).

Miss Thailand 2019

Name: Sireethorn ‘Bint’ Leearamwat

Province: Bangkok

Height: 175cm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bintsireethorn/

Sireethorn, or ‘Bint’ as her nickname goes, is the winner of Miss Thailand 2019. She is also the first Thai beauty queen to win the title of Miss International. Bint is the first Thai representative to win at one of the big four international beauty pageants since 1988- when Bui Simon was crowned Miss Universe (8).

During the competition for Miss International 2019, Bint’s positive attitude and active participation in friendship activities around Japan won her widespread appraisal. Besides her beautiful appearance, Bint was also praised for her continuous positive influence on her surroundings. She was highly praised by not only the judges but also by her fellow contestants.

As a result, Bint won the title of Miss International 2019, and proudly raised Thailand’s flag as the first Thai national to do so (9). Being born in 1993, she also holds the record for being the oldest winner of Miss Thailand at 25 (8). Apart from being a pageant queen, Bint worked as a pharmacist (8).

Miss Thailand World

Miss Thailand World is another famous beauty pageant in the country. As the name indicates, the winner gets to represent Thailand at Miss World. Miss World should need no introduction, but it is one of the four major international beauty pageants if you’re not familiar.

In 1985, the rights to host the Miss Thailand World pageant (and send the winner to represent Thailand at Miss World) were given to BEC-Tero Entertainment Pcl. Parnlekha Wanmuang from Bangkok was chosen as the first Miss Thailand World for that year (10). Like Miss Thailand, the winner of Miss World Thailand is selected among the contestants representing their provinces.

Hall Of Fame for Thailand Beauty Queens at Miss World

Over the years, Thailand has had a decent performance at Miss World. In fact, several Miss Thailand World winners have won various awards.

Here are the years and the awards that Thai participants have won in the Miss World pageants:

1989:

Prathumrat Woramali won the Queen of Asia Award and was also chosen as the 3^rd runner-up at Miss World 1989 in Hong Kong.

1992:

Methinee Kingpayhom won the Queen of Asia Award in the Miss World 1992 pageant.

1994:

Patinya Thongsri became the first Thai representative to win the Miss Personality award at Miss World.

1997:

Tanya Tiana Suesuntisook was chosen as the Miss Personality and was also the 4^th runner-up for Miss World 1997.

2001:

Lada Engchawadechaslip was awarded Miss Photogenic in Miss World 2001.

2005:

Sirinda Jensen was the 1^st runner-up for Miss Thailand World 2005. She competed in Miss World 2005 after the Miss Thailand World 2005 winner, Atchara McKay, resigned. At Miss World 2005, Sirinda won 2 special awards- Miss World Sport, and the Continental Group Award for the Asia Pacific region

2014:

Nonthawan Thongleng won the People’s Choice award for Miss World 2014 and was also one of the Top 10 finalists.

2018:

Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan (left) is perhaps the most decorated Miss Thailand World winner. She won a huge nine special awards at Miss World 2018, including the Queen of Asia title, winner for Head to Head challenge Round 1 and 2, winner for Global Vote, and winner for Opening Dance of the World: Flag Routine. It gets better; she was also the runner-up for Miss World!

Winners Of Miss Thailand World  

Miss Thailand World 2020 and 2021

There is no official Miss Thailand World for 2021 and 2020 as the competitions were canceled.

Miss Thailand World 2019

Name: Narintorn “Grace” Chadapattarawalrachoat

Province: Pathum Thani

Height: 173cm

Placement: Top 40

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracenarintorn/

The latest Miss Thailand World winner is Narintorn Chadapattarawalrachoat, who took the title in 2019; there were no competitions in 2020 and 2021.

Nicknamed ‘Grace,’ this beauty queen is from Pathum Thani province. She was a fourth-year Fine and Applied Arts student at Thammasat University when crowned the Miss Thailand World 2019 (11). When she first started competing for Miss Thailand World, Grace received some criticism as some said she was “too chubby” (11). But she worked hard on herself and proved a worthy title winner.

After winning the title, Grace started her campaign for mental health, which is called ‘Let Me Hear You.’ This volunteer program focuses on psychological counseling, especially on the issues related to depression. Grace explained decided to raise mental health awareness because she wants society to better understand people struggling with psychological problems. To accept them instead of looking at them with disgust (11). Grace competed at Miss World 2019 pageant and placed in the Top 40.

Miss Thailand World 2018

Name: Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan

Province: Bangkok

Height: 170cm

Placement: Runner-Up

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolene.pb/

This Thai-American beauty queen has had a long history of pageant experiences, even before joining the Miss Thailand World competition in 2018. Nicolene started her pageantry career in the 2014’s Miss Thai New Years USA competition. She went on to win the title and the special awards for Best Thai Costume and Miss Sport Outfits.

As a winner, Nicolene represented Thailand in Miss Teen Asia USA 2014 pageant and, again, won the title. Moreover, she won special awards for Best National Costume and Miss Congeniality- making her a well-known beauty queen among pageantry fans.

In 2018, she competed in Miss Universe Thailand 2018, and being a crowd’s favorite; she won the People’s Choice Award. Soon after placing within the Top 10 finalists at Miss Universe Thailand, Nicolene joined Miss Thailand World 2018 and won the crown (12).

These experiences led Nicolene to become the first Thai representative (in almost 70 years) to win the runner-up title at Miss World (13). As mentioned above, Nicolene also won 9 special awards at Miss World 2018 pageant, making her the most awarded Miss Thailand World.

Miss Thailand World 2017

Name: Patlada Kulphakthanapat

Province: Bangkok

Height: 173cm

Placement: Unplaced

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkey_phatlada/

Although there was no Miss Thailand World competition in 2017, the first runner-up from the 2016 competition, Patlada Kulphakthanapat, was chosen to represent Thailand at Miss World 2017.

Patlada was born in 1992. She is a graduate of Siam University with a degree in Communication Arts and is a famous Thai model (15). Before joining the Miss Thailand World pageant, Patlada participated in Elite Model Look Thailand 2014 contest and won the title (14). In 2016, she was selected as the runner-up for Miss Thailand World, while Jinnita Buddee picked up the crown.

In 2017, there was no Miss Thailand World competition as the country mourned for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). To send a representative to Miss World 2017 competition, Patlada was officially appointed as the country’s representative to compete in the finals (15).

Miss Thailand World 2016

Name: Jinnita Buddee

Province: Chiang Rai

Height: 177cm

Placement: Top 20

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dai.jinnita/

Jinnita Buddee was already considered a strong bet and fan favorite, even before winning the Miss Thailand World 2016 title officially. Many fans agreed that Jinnita has all the right attributes for a beauty pageant queen; she is charming, a show-stealer, and a strong woman who stays true to herself when being a beauty pageant (16).

And as expected by many, this northern beauty from Chiang Rai battled it out among 29 other contestants at the Miss Thailand World 2016 and reigned victoriously. She then became the country’s representative for Miss World 2016, where she finished in the Top 20 (17).

Other Beauty Pageants in Thailand

Aside from the two competitions explained above and the Miss Universe Thailand, other beauty pageants in Thailand occasionally make the headlines.

For example, in 2015, Miss Uncensored News Thailand 2015 made international headlines when a photo of her kneeling and paying respect to her mother in front of dirty rubbish bins while wearing her tiara and sash (18).

Then-17 years old, Khanittha ‘Mint’ Phasaeng, was raised by her mother, who collected and sorted rubbish. When she finally won the crown as Miss Uncensored News Thailand 2015, Khanittha showed her gratitude towards her mother by kneeling in front of her mom (and the dirty trash bins), as this is the highest form of paying respect in Asian culture (18).

Another beauty pageant winner also made headlines, but this time it was not for a good reason. Arayha ‘Coco’ Suparuk became a hot topic among netizens when she was crowned the Miss Grand Thailand 2019. In a now-deleted post, Coco posted a meme calling Catriona Gray – Miss Universe 2018, ‘fat.’

This ignited netizens’ rage as they believed someone who body-shamed another woman (and a Miss Universe winner at that) should not be a representative beauty queen for Thailand.

Despite the criticisms and anger toward Coco, the president of Miss Grand organization, Nawat Itsaragrisil, justified Coco’s victory (19). Coco ended up as the second runner-up at the Miss Grand International 2019 competition (20).

Conclusion

As the world returns to normal, Thailand’s beauty pageants are sure to light up the country’s showbiz scene once again. With the changing beauty standards and renowned grand and glamours for the national costumes and evening gowns of previous Miss Thailand winners, it is for sure that many beauty pageants fans are excited to see what these future beauty queens from Thailand would bring to the international pageantry scene.

Like always, if you want to discover more about Thailand, stay guided with ThaiGuider. You might learn something you never knew about this unique country.

Want to learn more about Thailand’s beauty queens? Check out our article on Miss Universe Thailand, brace yourself for some scandals too!

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If you are a fan of beauty pageants or just curious about the beauty queens of Thailand, this article is just the one for you – from the history of Miss Universe Thailand to the crowned beauty queens up to 2021.

History of Miss Universe Thailand

The first official Miss Universe Thailand competition was held in 2000 to select the Thailand representative to compete in the annual Miss Universe competition. Before 2000, the winners of the Miss Thailand competition were chosen to compete in the Miss Universe competition, from 1954 till 1999.

In Thailand, the franchise for Miss Universe began in 1984. It was initially organized by Charcthua Karnasuta, the former managing director of a mass media company called BBTV and the former president of the Vajiravudh College Alumni Association (1).

After Charcthua stepped down from his position due to suffering from paralysis in 1998, the Vajiravudh College Alumni Association handed over the official broadcaster of the Miss Thailand pageant to iTV from Channel 7 in 2000 (1). His sister, Surang Prempree, took over the managing position of Miss Universe’s national license holder and then split the pageant from the Miss Thailand pageant to establish the new pageant competition, which is the one that is known as the Miss Thailand Universe these days (1).

Between 2012 and 2013, the franchise renamed the competition “Miss Universe Thailand,” as suggested by the Miss Universe Organization (2). From 2019 until 2023, the Miss Universe franchise for Thailand was officially granted to a new national license holder for five consecutive years to the TPN Global Company Limited (3).

Many notable Miss Universe Thailand events have been held with such a long history dating back to 1954. Below are some of the most memorable events amongst beauty pageant fans.

The First Miss Universe Title Winner From Thailand

The most famous winner among all the winners has to be Apasra Hongsakula, the Miss Thailand in 1964. She is the first Miss Thailand and Southeast Asian woman to win the title of Miss Universe in 1965.

Apasra was a high school student when she won the title of Miss Thailand in 1964 and then, she went to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, held in Miami, Florida in the United States, as a representative from Thailand and was crowned as the Miss Universe 1965 (4).

After winning the title of Miss Universe 1965, Apasra was appointed as the ‘Cultural Ambassador’ by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Apasra is now a 65 years old lady and the president of a spa in Bangkok. Her beauty still shines, as you can see from her Instagram posts (5).

Fun Facts:

A total of 52 contestants from Thailand have participated in the Miss Universe Competition to date. Thailand has won Miss Universe twice- Apasra Hongsakula in 1965 and Porntip Nakhirunkanok in 1988.

The First Miss Thailand Universe

Although there were representatives from Thailand who competed in the Miss Universe pageant ever since 1954, those beauty queens were the winners of the Miss Thailand competition until 2000. The first beauty queen to hold the official title of Miss Thailand Universe was Kulthida Yenprasert, the winner of the Miss Thailand Universe 2000 competition.

Kulthida was a flight attendant from Thai Airways International, and after winning the competition in 2000, she became the first woman to hold the title of Miss Thailand Universe. She then represented Thailand at the Miss Universe pageant, held in Cyprus on May 12, 2000, but she didn’t place in that competition (6).

3 Controversies that Rocked the Miss Universe Thailand Franchise

1. Dethroned Miss Universe Thailand

One of the biggest scandals to ever happen in the history of Miss Universe Thailand would be the case of dethroned Miss Universe Thailand in 2014. Weluree Ditsayabut, or ‘Fai,’ was the Miss Universe Thailand winner in 2014. Less than a month after winning the crown, Weluree had to relinquish her title due to the backlashes she received for old comments she made online (7).

Before winning the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2014, Weluree wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post that she is not neutral in the country’s political crisis and is on the side of His Majesty the King. Reportedly, she said the country would be cleaner if the ‘dirty red shirts’ (a term used to describe the pro-government demonstrators) left the country (7).

And because of these comments, pro-government supporters began to question her for the anti-red shirt comments. Some even criticized her appearance and claimed that she won the title due to her connections.

Due to these criticisms and backlashes, Weluree resigned from her title as Miss Universe Thailand 2014 and apologized for her words by saying that she was careless, young, and reckless. The 1^st runner-up, Allison Sansom, also known by her Thai name as Pimbongkod Chankaew, represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2014 competition.

2. Getting Fired From Mental Health Ambassador Position

Another Miss Universe Thailand winner who got caught up in Thailand’s political situation is the Miss Universe Thailand 2020, Amanda Obdam. After winning the competition, Amanda Obdam was chosen as the brand ambassador by Thailand’s Mental Health Department to promote the department’s efforts on issues related to mental health.

However, this received mixed reactions from pro-monarchy and pro-democracy groups. Amanda had made comments supporting anti-monarchy protests and publicly criticized Thai police on her Twitter and Instagram for the crackdowns against protestors.

Therefore, after only a week of appointing Amanda as the mental health ambassador for their department, Thailand’s Mental health Department decided to drop her from her assigned role (8). Despite this incident, Amanda still believes that politics should be normalized and people should use their platforms to express their opinions as freedom of speech is a basic human right (9).

3. The Misuse of Thailand’s National Flag

The most recent Miss Universe Thailand winner also faced controversy when a photo of Anchilee posing on the stripes painted in the colors resembling the Thai national flag was posted online for a promotional campaign.

A pro-royalist, Mr. Sonthiya, who is also a former adviser to the House committee, filed a police complaint against the beauty queen for her picture and accused Anchilee of breaching the 1979 Flag Act- which states that offenses against the Thai national flag can be charged a maximum jail term of two years or a fine of up to 40,000 THB or both (10).

Mr. Sonthiya said he did not want to seek any jail terms for Anchilee and that he was just protecting the prestige of the Thai national flag. He also said that Anchilee might not even be aware that standing on a national flag is considered an inappropriate act. The beauty queen was not charged but this controversy was a hot issue online between the pro-royalists and pro-democracy crowds.

Who Can Become A Miss Universe?

According to the Miss Universe website, the winner of the Miss Universe competition must be confident and understand the values of the Miss Universe brand and the responsibilities that come with the title. The winner must have the ability to articulate her ambition and should be able to demonstrate credibility and authenticity and show grace even under pressure (11).

As for the age requirement, the contestant must be between 18 and 28 years old when the national competition commences. And also, no one can compete in the Miss Universe pageant twice. In recent years, it has also been mandated that a Miss Universe candidate at least hold a university degree or be a working professional from the onset of their national pageant competition (12).

Miss Universe Thailand Contestants In Recent Years

Miss Universe Thailand 2021

Name: Anchilee Scott-Kemmis

Birthdate: July 30, 1999

Height: 183cm

Weight: 71kg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annscottkemmis/

The most recent winner of Miss Universe Thailand is Annchilee Scott-Kemmis. Born to a Thai mother and an Australian father, Annchilee Scott-Kemmis is a bilingual beauty queen. She spent her childhood in Thailand and then moved to Australia to pursue her bachelor’s degree. She was also the captain of three sports teams- volleyball, softball, and basketball, and even a part of Thailand’s national team selection (14).

Before joining the Miss Universe Thailand competition, Ann was active in Thailand mainly as a plus-size model, which can be considered a rare thing for Thai beauty pageant queens (14). This is because, in Thai society, girls with smaller body frames are considered “ideal beauty,” and Annchilee herself has also faced rejection as she was once considered “too big” with her 183cm height and 71kg body (15).

Annchilee wowed the audience and judges by challenging the perceptions of Thai beauty standards with her “#RealSizeBeauty” message and was eventually crowned the winner of Miss Universe Thailand 2021 (14). Annchilee is also known as a warm, passionate, and friendly person, and she is a strong advocate for body positivity. She has said that each person is built differently and what matters is how people take care of their bodies (13). With her outgoing and confident persona, it is not a surprise to see that many fans adore Annchilee.

Miss Universe Thailand 2020

Name: Amanda Chalisa Obdam

Birthdate: June 17, 1993

Height: 170cm

Weight: 52kg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.obdam/

Before winning the title of Miss Universe Thailand in 2020, this Thai-Canadian beauty had competed in many other beauty pageant competitions, such as Miss Grand Thailand 2016 and Miss Thailand World 2015 (16). Amanda is an advocate for mental health issues, and her campaign ‘Have You Listened’ encourages people to become better listeners. And because of this, Amanda was appointed as the brand ambassador for mental health by Thai health authorities, although she was later fired due to political conflicts (8).

Amanda’s costumes during the Miss Universe 2020 were also loved by her fans, especially her evening gown, which became the center of attention in Thailand. According to the official Facebook page of Miss Universe Thailand, this Miss Universe Thailand’s evening gown was inspired by her background as an ‘island girl’ from Phuket, and the details of the gown were made to resemble the waves of the Andaman Sea (16). And despite not winning the crown for Miss Universe 2020, Amanda was able to reach the Top 10.

Miss Universe Thailand 2019

Name: Fahsai Paweensuda Drouin

Birthdate: October 12, 1993

Height: 181cm

Weight: Unknown

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paweensuda

Paweensuda, or ‘Fahsai’ as her nickname, was born and raised in Canada by a Thai-Chinese mother and a Canadian father. Later in her life, she moved to Thailand to work as a model and a DJ and entered several major beauty pageants in Thailand from 2013 (17).

She was selected as the 1^st runner-up during the 2013 edition of Miss Thailand and as the 2^nd runner-up for 2017 Miss Universe Thailand and chosen for the Top 8 list of Miss Earth 2017 (17). Due to her previous experiences, Paweensuda was considered a fans’ favorite during the 2019 Miss Universe Thailand competition and won the crown.

When questioned about being the representative of Thailand when she has a western-looking face, Paweensuda answered that despite her features, she is a Thai on the inside and believes she can be Thailand’s representative on the world stage to make her country proud (18). And she did make her country and fans proud, as Paweensuda was chosen as one of the Top 5 finalists for Miss Universe 2019.

Miss Universe Thailand 2018

Name: Sophida Kanchanarin

Birthdate: March 31, 1995

Height: 170cm

Weight: Unknown

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ningsophidaa/

This 2018 Miss Universe Thailand had created a lot of stirs online when she bested Paveena Singh, a Thai-Indian beauty who had been an online favorite to win the competition that year. Many fans complained that she was favored due to her wealth and educational background as she was a finance student from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a bank manager at TMB bank (19).

However, many also came to Sophida’s defense, including Miss Universe Thailand 2016, Chalita Suansane. Chalita commented that beauty is not just on the outside, and since the judges’ decision is final in the competition, they must have seen something in Sophida, and that people should give her a chance to prove herself (19). Sophida ended up in the Top 10 finalists at the Miss Universe 2018 competition.

Miss Universe Thailand 2017

Name: Maria Poonlertlarp / Maria Lynn Ehren

Birthdate: January 18, 1992

Height: 183cm

Weight: 60kg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marialynnehren/

Maria was 25 years old when she was crowned the Miss Universe Thailand 2017 (20). Born as a half-Thai, half-Swedish, Maria is 183cm tall and was active as a model before joining the competition. She is also a postgraduate in marketing from the Stockholm Business School and is fluent in Thai, English, Swedish, and Mandarin languages.

Maria represented Thailand at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant, where she was ranked among the Top 5 finalists. Currently, Maria is active as a model and an actress and recently starred in the hit drama F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers as Tia, the elder sister of the main character Thyme.

Miss Universe Thailand 2016

Name: Chalita Suansane

Birthdate: December 24, 1994

Height: 171cm

Weight: 58kg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namtanlitaa/

Chalita became a massive inspiration for many Thai women when she displayed strong character and stamina during the tough competition of Miss Universe Thailand. Ever since a young age, Chalita had dreamed of becoming the beauty queen, and thanks to her brave and bold personality, she was crowned the Miss Universe Thailand 2016 (21).

After winning the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2016, Chalita represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2016 pageant held in Manila. She was placed in the top six at Miss Universe 2016 and received a warm welcome home from her fans and the media upon landing back in Thailand. At that time, Chalita even received an appreciation expressed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for her representation of Thai culture on the international stage (22).

Who Will Be The Next Miss Universe Thailand 2022?

Although not much has been announced about Miss Universe Thailand 2022 preliminary competitions, guesses are that it will more or less follow the same process as the previous ones. According to a 2019 press release by the competition, the process of choosing the Miss Universe Thailand is stated as below: (23)

1. Online applications opening

2. Online applications closure

3. Final auditions

4. Announcement of candidates

5. Swimsuit Competition

6. Preliminary Competition

7. Final Competition

And while the official delegates for the 2022 competition are yet to be announced, it is said that Prepetua Sermsup Smith will be applying for the Miss Universe Thailand this year. Prepetua is an international model who has worked in various countries like France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Thailand (24). Whether she will take the crown or not is something beauty pageant fans should watch out for during the competition this year.

Conclusion

Looking at the recent winners of Miss Universe Thailand and their final ranks at the Miss Universe competition, it’s safe to say that Thailand is a strong contender for Miss Universe almost every year. And while it is still a bit early to get excited for the next Miss Universe, beauty pageant fans are certainly looking forward to meeting the new Miss Universe Thailand 2022!

Like always, if you want to discover more about Thailand, stay guided with ThaiGuider. You might learn something you never knew about this unique country.

Want to learn more about Thai beauty queens? Check out our article on the Miss Thailand and Miss Thailand World competitions.

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Many of them are also actors. If you would like to know more about the models in Thailand, scroll down to dive deeper into the glitz and glamor of Thailand’s model industry.

How Tall Are Thai Models?

Like in other countries, most Thai top models are tall and lean. Therefore, it is safe to say that one needs to be taller than average and have a thin figure to become a model in Thailand. As you will see in the list below, most female Thai models are at least 160 cm tall, while male models are around 178-180 cm on average. It has been said that to become a female runway model in Thailand, one needs to be at least 170 cm tall (1).

For commercial models, Thai female models can be a bit shorter than 170 cm and down to 160 cm, dependent on the body type and nature of the commercials (1). However, it would be safe to say that it is most suitable if a female is between 168-175 cm tall to become a model in Thailand (1).

For males, one needs to be at least 175 cm to become a model in Thailand, as most model contests (such as The Face Men Thailand) require their contestants to be 175 cm and above to participate in the competition (2). Some agencies might need their models to be taller, starting from 184 cm for male commercial models and 187 cm for male runway models (3).

More often than not, famous Thai supermodels and beauty queens tend to be mixed races and Eurasians, making them taller and more ‘exotic looking’ than an average Thai person. 

Different Types of Models in Thailand

There are also different types of Thai models. Aside from typical models in the entertainment industry who appear in commercial campaigns, advertisements, TV dramas, and movies, there are also sexy Thai models known as “pretties.” 

What are Pretties in Thailand?

Unlike regular models, “pretties” are more similar to the “booth babes” in the US (4). These hot Thai models are typically hired to promote the businesses at the trade shows and often dress in sexy, tight-fitting dresses to attract people’s attention. They also got hired as Emcees and can be seen in the promotional activities held at the markets, malls, and events (4). These “pretties” are famous on Instagram and are also known as sexy Thailand models. 

En-Models:

Another type of model in Thailand would be the “En” model, which stands for entertainment. Such gigs hire these EN models to entertain the customers solely – be it at an event, a private party, or even at someone’s house.

En models are also hired to hang out with their clients, like drinking or eating with them and having conversations. But most normal EN models’ job ends here with no expectation for sex (4). Different types of Thai En models exist, and each is slightly different from the other.

Below are the different types of En models and a brief explanation of each type:

En-Bikini:

Just as the name suggested, En-bikinis are required to wear bikinis the entire time during their gigs. They are typically hired for events with a pool or events held on the beach. They usually got paid around 2,500 THB to 10,000 THB per gig (4).

En-Up:

The ‘Up’ from this name comes from the word ‘up yaa’, which means getting high on party drugs. En-Up models are expected to take drugs like ecstasy or ketamine and party hard. They are usually paid anywhere from 3,000 THB to 10,000 THB (4).

En-Rang:

En-Rang models are hired for gigs that involve a lot of touching from the clients, as the word ‘Rang’ basically means ‘hardcore.’’ Even with all the touching, these gigs do not include any kind of intercourse, and En-Rang models are paid around 5,000 THB to 10,000 THB per job (4).

En-VIP:

En-VIP gigs are the most expensive, and the models hired for such gigs are expected to go all the way with the clients they are hired to entertain. The rates for these gigs vary according to the pretty’s profile. Pretty with any celebrity credentials can set their rates very high, starting anywhere from 7,000 THB to even up to 100,000 THB, depending on their credentials and popularity (4).

Supermodels in Thailand:

These models are the ones that you will see in commercials and advertisements of famous brands and even on the runways of highly prestigious fashion shows. Many well-known celebrities in Thailand started their careers as models and then made their debuts in movies, dramas, and some are even active as singers. As you would expect for the crème de la crème, these top stars get paid very highly and have a large fanbase.

Who Are The Top Thai Models & Supermodels?

To learn more about some of the most handsome and sexiest Thailand models, here is a compilation of 16 hot Thailand models based on their popularity, success, and beauty. 

(Disclaimer: The following list is ranked based on the number of followers each have on their Instagram accounts)

16. Sara Malakul Lane

Full Name: Sara Malakul Lane Groove

Known as: Sara

Career: Model/Actress

Born: February 1, 1983

Height: 172 cm

Weight: 57 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramalakul/ (1.2M Followers)

With her dark brown eyes and voluptuous body, Sara Malakul Lane (or Sara) is one of the original, sexy Thai models. Born to an English father and a Thai mother, Sara is directly related to King Rama II on her mom’s side (5). Sara first started modeling and acting for commercials when she was 12 (5).

By the age of 15, Sara first started acting by appearing in TV series (6). Since then, she has appeared in various Thai soap operas before moving to the US and got cast for Hollywood productions.

15. Mookda Narinrak

Full Name: Mookda Narinrak

Known as: Mook

Career: Model/Actress/Dancer

Born: July 26, 1996

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 45 kg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narinnarinrak/ (1.2M Followers)

Mookda Narinrak (better known as Mook) started her modeling career when she won the title of Miss Teen Thailand in 2011 (7). After winning the title, Mook appeared in several fashion shows and magazines and gained many fans (8). Mook is also known as a dancer because she has entered and won numerous dancing competitions, such as the famous ‘To Be Number One Idol’ in 2012 (7).

Many admire her lean and elegant dancer body, making her one of the most well-known Thai supermodels. Mook was chosen as the model for the Japanese magazine “Ray” from 2013 to 2014. She was also a professional runway model for two years in Bangkok and Tokyo (9).

Mook was signed by Thai Channel 7 in 2016 as an actress and started her acting career. She has appeared in many commercial campaigns and advertisements for famous brands (8), including Lazada Thailand and Birdy Coffee.

14. Amanda Obdam

Full Name: Amanda Chalisa Obdam

Known as: Amanda Obdam

Career: Model/Miss Universe Thailand 2020

Born: June 17, 1993

Height: 170 cm 

Weight: 55 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.obdam/ (1.4M Followers)

Born on the idyllic Phuket Island, Amanda is a Thai-Canadian beauty queen, raised by her Dutch-Canadian father and Thai-Chinese mother (10). Amanda started competing in beauty pageant competitions aged 10 when she was chosen as the “Miss Noppamas” in Phuket (11).

Since then, she has joined many beauty contests, including Miss Thailand World 2015, Miss Grand Phuket 2016, and Miss Grand Thailand 2016 (10). In 2020, Amanda won the crown for Miss Universe Thailand and reached the Top 10 during the Miss Universe competition held in Florida (12). Aside from being a beauty queen and a model, Amanda is also a certified diver, as she has earned her open water Scuba diving certification in 2006 (11).

Amanda is very vocal about her opinions; she is a strong advocator for mental health and was officially chosen as the nation’s mental health ambassador, after winning the Miss Universe Thailand title (11). However, she was fired from that position after tweeting her disapproval of the way Thai police handled the protests in Bangkok (13).

13. Nadech Kugimiya

Full Name: Chonlathit Yodprathum

Known as: Nadech

Career: Model/Actor

Born: December 17, 1991

Height: 180 cm 

Weight: 75 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kugimiyas/  (1.6M Followers)

Nadech is a Thai-Australian actor and model who is known for his roles in dramas Game Rai Game Rak (2011) and The Rising Sun Series (2014) (14). He started his modeling career when he was 17 years old and then expanded his career as an actor in 2010 (15).

Currently, he is one of the highest-paid celebrities in Thailand and has endorsed numerous well-known brands, such as Air Asia, OPPO, 7-Eleven, and many others (15). Nadech is also recognized for his acting and has won over 130 awards – including the best actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Nataraja Awards, Mekhala Awards, and TV Gold Awards (14).

Nadech is in a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund, one of the most famous Thai supermodels and actresses (included in this list.)

12. Khemanit Jamikorn (Pancake)

Full Name: Chayanit Jamikorn

Known as: Pancake, Khemnit Jamikorn

Career: Model/Actress/Singer

Born: May 27, 1988

Height: 174 cm 

Weight: Unknown

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khemanito/ (2.7M Followers)

Better known by her nickname ‘Pancake,’ Khemanit Jamikorn is one of Thailand’s well-known models and actresses. Pancake started her career in the Thai entertainment industry after winning the Thai Supermodel Contest: 2004 edition.

Later that year, she won the Model of the World 2004 in China (16). When she was just seventeen years old, Pancake began her acting career in the Thai lakorn industry (17). She secured the position as one of the popular teen models and actresses by signing with the popular Channel 7 for ten years.

Since then, Pancake has appeared in several Thai soap operas and TV commercials. She has also received many awards throughout her career – including the Hua Ding Asian Artist Popularity Award held in 2012 in Beijing, as well as the title of Favorite Female Artist of the Greater China Region (16).

As for her relationship status, Pancake is currently dating her long-term boyfriend, Lt. Col. Saksunthorn Premanon, and is said to be preparing to get married soon (18).

11. Tay Tawan Vihokratana

Full Name: Tawan Vihokratana

Known as: Tay Tawan

Career: Model/Actor/Show Host

Born: July 20, 1991

Height: 177 cm 

Weight: 63 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawan_v/ (4.5M Followers)

Nicknamed ‘Tay,’ Tawan Vihokratana is well-known locally and internationally, especially among young fans. Tay started his debut in the entertainment industry as one of the hosts for the 2014 program ‘Five Live Fresh,’ alongside New Thitipoom, Off Jumpol, Gun Korawit, Pariyawit Suwittayawat, and Chayapol Bunnag (19).

He then made his debut as an actor in the series Room Alone: The Series, and became widely famous after being chosen in the list of CLEO Thailand’s 50 Most Eligible Bachelors of 2014 (20). Since then, he has been signed under GMM as one of their artists (20).

Tay has also been chosen as the cover model for numerous magazines and has released some songs. Tay loves traveling and has his own traveling program named ‘Traveling fest with Tay Tawan’ (19). He also loves photography and played drums during his university days.

Apart from being an actor and a model, Tay is a co-owner of a clothing and accessory brand named ‘No.Grass.Type’, a Japanese food delivery business called ‘Salmon-San,’ and a spa named ‘Bamboo Secrets’ (20).

10. Nittha Jirayungyurn (Mew)

Full Name: Nittha Jirayungyurn

Known as: Mew

Career: Model/Actress

Born: September 21, 1990

Height: 160 cm

Weight: 43 kg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mewnittha/ (4.5M Followers)

Mew is another actress on this list who is signed under Channel 3 Thailand (21). Mew first made her debut in 2013, as ‘Than Ying Wanrasa’ or ‘Ying Taew’ in the drama Khun Chai Pawornruj, and was paired with Tanawat Wattanaputi (22).

Before joining the entertainment industry, Mew attended the Srinakharinwirot University, where she graduated with a major in Fashion Design (21). As a model, Mew has appeared in many commercials, such as the AIS telecom, Huawei, and Cute Press (22). In 2016, Mew acted in her first movie called ‘One Day,’ where she was paired with Chantavit Dhanasevi (21). Mew recently gave birth to a baby girl in 2021, after getting married to her boyfriend in 2019. 

9. Chalida Wijitvongtong (Mint)

Full Name: Chalida Vijitvongtong

Known as: Mint

Career: Model/Actress

Born: August 8, 1993

Height: 168 cm 

Weight: 57 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mint_chalida/ (4.9M Followers)

Chalida Vijitvongtong (better known as Mint Chalida), is also a model turned actress. She started her career as a model and appeared in TV commercials (23). Since then, Mint has continually got cast in various works as supporting characters. Her first acting breakthrough was when she got cast for one of the leading roles in the drama ‘4 Hua Jai Hang Khun Khao’, together with the then-rookie actor Prin Suparat (Mark Prin). They gained a huge fanbase together (23).

Thanks to the popularity she received from that drama, Mint became more well known in Thailand. Mint has since acted alongside many other popular actors and actresses, including Urassaya Sperbund, and Mario Maurer (23). Mint is also known as a fitness freak and has a curvy, seductive figure admired by many fans (23) – proven by her 4.9M followers on Instagram.

8. Prin Suparat (Mark)

Full Name: Prin Suparat

Known as: Mark Prin

Career: Model/Actor

Born: March 19, 1990

Height: 180 cm 

Weight: 64 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_prin/ (6.7M Followers)

Born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Mark Prin was a Judo athlete before becoming a well-known celebrity. He was part of Rangsit University’s Judo team and became a black-belt holder (24). Mark entered the entertainment industry after getting scouted by a manager working for Channel 3 (24).

After gaining popularity by acting alongside Mint Chalida in the drama ‘4 Hua Jai Hang Khun Khao’, Mark was cast for the lead role in the drama ‘Ab Ruk Online’ and acted as a couple together with Kimberly Anne Woltemas (25). The couple received a lot of love for their roles, and after that, they started dating in real life too – making them one of the nation’s most loved couples (25).

Recently, Mark was chosen as the cover model for Harper’s BAZAAR MEN Thailand Magazine‘s Fall Winter 2021 edition, proving his status as one of the top models in Thailand (26).

7. Mario Muarer

Full Name: Nattawut Suwannarat

Known as: Mario Muarer, Oh

Career: Model/Actor

Born: December 4, 1988

Height: 180 cm 

Weight: 72 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mario_mm38/ (7.7M Followers)

This Thai-Chinese and German descent actor was born in Bangkok. He started as a model before becoming one of the most well-known actors among Thai movie fans. Mario was first scouted at Siam Square when he was only 16 years old (27).

He started modeling and appeared in music videos and commercials during the early years of his career. In 2007, he was cast as one of the main characters for the film ‘The Love of Siam’, where he acted as a gay character named ‘Tong’ (27). This role made him instantly famous, as the movie became a hit. Mario also received many positive reviews from critics. He won several awards at the film festivals – including the Best Actor award at the ‘Starpics Thai Films Award’ for this role.

In 2010, Mario gained more fans, especially overseas, for his role in the popular romantic-comedy movie ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love.’ This movie has received a lot of love from both local and international fans, and both Mario and his co-star Baifern became superstars. But this was not the peak of Mario’s career.

His fame went to the next level when he was cast as the lead actor for the comedy-horror movie ‘Pee Mak,’ which became the highest-grossing in Thailand of all time (28). Mario is an actor that every Thai movie fan knows thanks to these movies, both in Thailand and worldwide. Mario also appeared as a model for many internationally well-known brands, such as Gatsby, Pond’s, Pepsi, etc. (27).

6. Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)

Full Name: Metawin Opas-iamkajorn

Known as: Win Metawin, Win

Career: Model/Actor

Born: February 21, 1999

Height: 85 cm 

Weight: 70 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winmetawin/ (8.1M Followers)

Known as Win (or Win Metawin,) this young model/actor is currently one of Thailand’s hottest celebrities. Win is a Thai-Chinese born in Bangkok and only started his acting career in 2020. Win entered the entertainment industry when he was a trainee actor for about one year, under ONE31. He then moved to GMMTV for an actor contract and debuted there (29).

His debut project was the top-rated BL TV series called ‘2gether’, produced and aired by GMMTV (29). This series brought instant fame to both male leads of the drama, Win and Bright, who acted as characters ‘Tine’ and ‘Sarawat’ respectively.

Currently, Win is starring as one of the F4 members in the highly anticipated Thai-remake version of the popular drama series ‘Boys Over Flower,’ alongside his 2gether co-star Bright Vachirawit Tontawan Tantivejakul, Jirawat Sutivanichsak, and Hirunkit Changkham. Win was also chosen as one of the most handsome faces in the world by TC Candler for 2021, ranking at 57^th place (30).

5. Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul (Baifern)

Full Name: Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul 

Known as: Baifern

Career: Model/Actress

Born: September 30, 1992

Height: 165 cm 

Weight: 52 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baifernbah/ (9.5M Followers)

Baifern is extremely popular, both locally and internationally, thanks to her movies and commercials. This Thai-Chinese beauty first appeared in a commercial when she was just a 6th-grade student (31).  After that, she signed a contract with Channel 7 Thailand for six years, from 2010 to 2016.

In 2010, Baifern rose to fame as her movie with Mario Maurer, ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love,’ became a hit (31). Baifern was 18 years old when she was cast in this movie for the role of ‘Nam’; an ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan. She was loved by many as her character was sympathized with by many young girls, and Baifern also won the Best Rising Actress award for her role (32).

After her contract with Channel 7 ended, Baifern became a freelance actress and acted in several dramas and movies. In 2019, Baifern starred in the popular romantic-comedy movie – ‘Friendzone’ and gained more recognition overseas. Thai media called her the ‘the queen of commercials’ as she was chosen as the brand ambassador for a total of 30 brands in the year 2020, and still endorsing many brands currently as well (33).

If you visit Thailand, the chances are that you will see one of Baifern’s advertisement billboards and commercials as she is endorsing popular brands like J&T Express, TRUE telecom, Vivo, Nescafe.

4. Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright)

Full Name: Vachirawit Chivaaree

Known as: Bright, Bright Vachirawit

Career: Model/Actor/Singer/Host

Born: December 27, 1997

Height: 183 cm 

Weight: 73 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbrightvc/ (9.9M Followers)

Bright Vachirawit (or Bright), is another rising superstar in Thailand. Born to a family of mixed races, Bright is a Thai-Chinese-American, which makes his looks standout among the other models and actors. At the age of 15, Bright entered the showbiz industry as one of the hosts for the variety show named ‘Strawberry Krubcake’ in 2013 and continued in this role for three years (34).

Then, in 2016, he first made his acting debut in the film ‘Love Say Hey.’ Later in 2018, he was selected for GMM25 New Face 2018 (35). Bright became popular when he was cast for the role of the younger version of the lead actor, Sunny Suwanmethanont, in the popular drama ‘My Ambulance’ (35).

In 2020, Bright starred (and rose to fame) in the BL drama ‘2gether: The Series’ as the lead character, Sarawat. As the series became very popular, both in Thailand and worldwide, Bright gained a large fanbase, together with his co-star Win Metawin.

Since then, Bright has been considered one of the most popular stars in Thailand. He’s been chosen as the model for many brands. In 2021, Bright was chosen as the lead character for the Thai remake version of the popular drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’ (35). He was also chosen as one of the 2021’s most handsome faces in the world by TC Candler, ranking at no.67 (30).

3. Araya Hargate (Chompoo)

Full Name: Araya Alberta Hargate 

Known as: Chompoo Araya

Career: Model/Actress/Host/Business Owner

Born: June 28, 1981

Height: 170 cm 

Weight: 57 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chomismaterialgirl/ (10.6M Followers)

One would not assume Chompoo (or Araya) to be 40 years old. But in fact, she was born in 1981 and is a mother of 3. This youthful-looking, Thai-British star has been in the entertainment industry since 17 years old. Araya was discovered at the Misens Motor Show Contest and became famous after that (36). She has starred in several Thai soap operas and films, and some of her best-known works include I Love You Two, Tootsies & the Fake, and Crazy Crying Lady (37).

Her fans know Araya as ‘Chompoo,’ which means ‘Pink’ in the Thai language – her favorite color (36). Her high cheekbones and sultry eyes are her trademarks, and are often chosen as one of the hottest actresses in Thailand (38).

She is also known for her fit body. She once said that she hits the gym regularly and does Yoga to keep her body in perfect shape (39). Araya is also hailed as a ‘high fashion queen’ and a ‘fashionista’ (38). She is chosen to endorse top brands like Adidas and is an ambassador for the iconic beauty brand, L’Oreal Paris. Chompoo has appeared in commercial campaigns for brands like Lux, Downy, and Mistine (39).

2. Urassaya Sperbund (Yaya)

Full Name: Urassaya Sperbund

Known as: Yaya

Career: Model/Actress

Born: March 18, 1993

Height: 170 cm 

Weight: 57 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urassayas/ (11.1M Followers)

Yaya is a Thai-Norwegian beauty known as the “Queen of Presenter” in Thailand as she appeared in more than 30 commercials (38). Before becoming an actress, Yaya could only speak 30% of the Thai language, as most of her friends are American, and she spent her childhood attending an international school.

Only after signing a contract with the famous Channel 3 in Thailand did Yaya start to learn the Thai language with a personal coach (40). Yaya first entered the entertainment industry in 2008, but she didn’t gain popularity immediately. She only shot to fame in 2010 after starring in the drama Duang Jai Akkanee as a daring and fearless character named  “Jeed” (40).

Together with her co-star Nadech, who later became her boyfriend in real life, they have gained an enormous fanbase and became the most popular couple in Thailand. In 2019, the two confirmed their relationship in real life. Yaya also gained international fame when she was cast for the lead role in the romantic-comedy movie ‘Brother Of The Year’ with Sunny Suwanmethanont and Thai Kpop Idol, Nichkhun (41).

To this day, Yaya is regarded as an iconic actress and a perfect role model due to her acting skills, adorable physique, and her prim and proper image. She has proven to be a beauty with the brain, as she graduated with her BA while maintaining a 3.3 GPA at Thailand’s no.1 university, Chulalongkorn (40).

With her high cheekbones and lean physiques, Yaya also models for famous magazines such as Elle, Seventeen, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue. In fact, Yaya is the first Thai celebrity to be featured in US Vogue magazine and is the first Thai actress to receive the title ‘friend of Louis Vuitton’ (41). Yaya endorsed popular brands such as Pantene, Uniqlo, Maybelline and also appeared in the commercial campaigns of OPPO Thailand, Louis Vuitton, Nivea, Cute Press, and so on – proving her status as one of Thailand’s supermodels (41). 

1. Davika Hoorne

Full Name: Davika Hoorne

Known as: Davika, Mai, Mai Davika

Career: Model/Actress/Business Owner

Born: May 16, 1992

Height: 173 cm 

Weight: 52 kg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davikah/ (15.2M Followers)

Finally, drum roll, please… At no.1 in our list of Thailand’s most famous and sexiest top models, is none other than Davika Hoorne or Mai Davika. With a whopping 15.2M followers on her Instagram account, Davika is the most sought out actress. She has always been chosen as a cult favorite amongst stylists, makeup artists, magazine publishers, and brands – both locally and internationally (42).

Davika is known for her Barbie doll-like figure and exotic beauty that she inherited from being a Thai-Belgium mixed person. She entered the showbiz scene when she was 14 by appearing in various commercials. After catching the attention of the famous manager A Supachai, she was signed by Channel 7 and made her debut in the Thai soap opera named ‘Ngao Kammathep (43).

In 2013, her popularity rose after staring in the remake version of the drama ‘Tawan Tor Saeng.’ Since then, her career has constantly been on the rise (43). Also, in 2013, she acted for the lead role of Thailand’s highest-grossing film, Pee Mak, and became the most famous Thai actress. Davika is a Thai supermodel renowned for her seductive eyes and sexy body figure. She joined the New York Fashion Week in 2017 for Michael Kors, and in 2018, Davika represented Thailand at Paris Fashion Week, walking the runway in the process (44).

She was also dubbed as the most compelling newcomer by Vogue at 2018’s Milan Fashion Week, proving that she is at the top when it comes to modeling (45). Davika is also a fashion inspiration to many, worked with many fashion and beauty brands (46), and was also a spokesperson for L’Oreal Paris (44). Davika is undoubtedly the no.1 top model in Thailand, be it for fame, beauty, or career success!

Conclusion

There you have it! From how tall one needs to be a model in Thailand and an explanation of different types of Thai models, to the list of top celebrity models in Thailand and their facts – this article is your ultimate guide of the model scene in Thailand.

And aside from the supermodels that made the list, keep an eye out for new and rising Thai models, such as Jan Baiboon, who is the only Thai model to walk the runway for Chanel’s SS22 show (47). And the Kpop fangirl and future dentist Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul, who is currently starring as the female lead character in the Thai remake of ‘Boys Over Flower’ drama series (48).

All in all, the Thai model industry, for sure, is well worth keeping track of for all the fashion and showbiz enthusiasts out there.

Like always, if you want to discover more about Thailand, stay guided with ThaiGuider. You might learn something you never knew about this unique country.

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