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Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios was teary-eyed during her first-ever encounter with an elephant while visiting Nakhon Phanom, a province in northeastern Thailand. The Miss Universe Organization shared the video of the beautiful moment when the Nicaraguan beauty witnessed the largest living land animals for the first time in her life. "Oh my God, it's the first time that I see the elephants, oh my God I wanna cry," Sheynnis said emotionally then hugged the owner of MUO, Anne Jakrajutatip. Elephants play an important role as the national symbol of Thailand. The gentle giants are seen as guardians, protectors, and symbols of strength in Thai culture. Since ancient times, the Thai people have had a close relationship with elephants, from their use as warriors on the battlefield to serving as beasts of burden, carrying agricultural produce, and cutting timber from the forest. In case you missed it, watch Sheynnis' reaction here: View this post on Instagram

The 22nd edition of the Manhunt International Male Supermodel World Final will be held on May 26, 2024 in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Ayutthaya was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. The ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya Historical Park, an archaeological site that contains palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries, and statues. Around 40 male models from all over the world are expected to arrive in Thailand to compete for the coveted title. This year's competition will celebrate Manhunt International's 30 years founding anniversary in the country. Thailand last hosted the competition in 2017. The world final event will be produced by Rosko Dickinson (President of Manhunt International), Watcharapong Radomsittipat (President of UAMULET), and Pawina Bamrungrot (President of ERM Thailand). Australia's Lochie Carey is the reigning Manhunt International Male Supermodel. He won the title during t

Malin Chara-anan, representing Phuket, was crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2024 in a glittering event held on Saturday, April 6 at MGI Hall in Bangkok. The 27-year-old beauty triumphed over 70 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Thailand at Miss Grand International 2024 in Myanmar this October. Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang of Pathum Thani was named first runner-up while Kittiyaporn Fungmee of Chumphon, Thansita Dilhokananskul of Lampang, and Aoratai Phangchan of Maha Sarakham were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The contestants from Bangkok, Yuwaporn Songngam; Chai Nat, Phoraphak Worasophonphakdee; Phichit, Piyarada Wayuwech; Sakon Nakhon, Napapat Rungroj; Saraburi, Suntaree Uan-inth; and Satun, Emma Martini were announced as fifth runners-up. This year's competition, hosted by Matthew Deane, was the 11th edition of the Miss Grand Thailand pageant. Thaweeporn Phingchamrat of Chumphon crowned her successor at the end of the event. Meet t

Since she arrived in Bangkok, Thailand for her first official visit to the country this week, reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios has been busy with many activities scheduled for her. One of the highlights of her activities with reigning Miss Universe Thailand and Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild was meeting Ko Muang Phet, an albino Thai buffalo. The famous buffalo recently made headlines after being sold for a whopping 18 million baht (US $1.5 million) at a fair in Thailand. According to The Nation , aside from its striking beauty and colossal size, the buffalo is known for its remarkable breeding capability because 90% of its offspring will be born with albino traits. Ko Muang Phet also made a mark in the entertainment world, starring as the character Ai Khlaow's buffalo in the most recent version of the popular "Mon Rak Luk Thung" TV drama. Bangkok Post reports Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sees the buffalo as a form of new "soft po

Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios touched down in Bangkok, Thailand earlier this week to officially kick off her Asian tour. The Nicaraguan beauty, who bagged her country's first crown in El Salvador last November, reunited with her sister queen and Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild. Aside from Thailand, Sheynnis is also expected to visit Laos, Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India. "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming love and support that I have received as we prepare to embark on this tour of Asia," the 72nd Miss Universe shared on social media. "Your warmth and appreciation mean the world to me, and I am deeply touched. I am looking forward to this incredible journey, and I feel incredibly blessed to have your encouragement," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Thailand (@missuniverse.in.th) Photos: Miss Universe Thai

Saruda Panyakham emerged victorious as she was crowned Miss Tiffany's Universe 2023 in a dazzling ceremony held on Sunday, February 4 at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Thailand. The Thai transgender model and flight stewardess bested 29 other contestants to win the coveted national title. With this triumph, she is now set to represent Thailand at the esteemed Miss International Queen 2024. Kachisarah Sridakhot and Jesselyn Nakprasit were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Kotarsa Lapatlada and Meepooh Wasita rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Arissara Kankla, who placed in the Top 6 at Miss International Queen 2023, crowned her successor at the end of the event. This year's competition themed "The Future is Yours" marked the 25th edition of Thailand's most prestigious national beauty pageant for transgender women. The event showcased the beauty, elegance, and resilience of their remarkable community, highlighting their contributio

Reigning Miss Universe Thailand and Mis Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild reunited with Michelle Dee when she touched down in the Philippines for the first time on Monday, January 29. The Thai beauty was also welcomed by "PorDee" fans and members of the media who flocked to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for her arrival. Her short trip was for a photoshoot with Mega magazine. In a press conference held at KAO Manila, Anntonia shared she was delighted to be in the country and meet once again with Michelle. Both also expressed they're open to any future collaborations together including acting projects. The beauty queens became very close during their stint at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador and in Mexico after the pageant in November. They remained as good friends after going back to their home countries. To recall, Antonia almost won the Miss Universe crown as she finished first runner-up while her queen sister from the Philippin

Thailand's Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat bested more than 60 other competitors to win Miss Intercontinental 2023 on Friday, December 15 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The 26-year-old became the second representative from Thailand to win the international title next to Miss Intercontinental 2014 Patraporn Wang (First Wang). Aside from winning the title, Chatnalin also bagged the inaugural Power of Beauty award which helped her secure a direct entry to the Top 7. Christina Villegas Murillo of Mexico and Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang of Vietnam were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Sara Damnjanović of Serbia, Mare Salas of Colombia, Daria Reshta of Russia, and Christiana Johnson of Sierra Leone rounded out the Top 7 finalists. The rest of the Top 22 were from Cameroon (Cameg Brenda Meriki), Cuba (Steffany Muller Quevedo), Czech Republic (Anna Benešová), Denmark (Mathilde Naja Rosing), Dominican Republic (Yailin Georgina García), Ecuador (Nicolle Davalos), England (Lana Taylor), Fin

Thailand's Worawalan Phutklang (Min Worawalan) was crowned Miss Planet International 2024 on Sunday, November 19 at Koh Pich Theater in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The 26-year-old beauty became the first Thai representative to win the international title. She succeeds  Maria Luisa Varela of the Philippines. Loraine Lumatelli from Brazil was named first runner-up while the rest of the runners-up were from Vietnam, Katerun Kim Diep (second), USA, Angelica Briceno (third), Venezuela, Marian Perez (fourth), Japan, Yumiko Nishimori (fifth), and Russia, Alina Garaeva (sixth). Rounding out the Top 10 finalists were the contestants from Cambodia, Sindy Dam, Greece, Athanasia Kofinioti, and Ecuador, Martha Alvarez. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Planet International was the third runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand 2023 where she represented the northern Thai province of Uttaradit. This year's event marked the third edition of the Cambodia-based international pageant dedicated to env

Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Anntonia Porsild wore a stunning yellow silk outfit for her departure look on Thursday, October 26 at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Many excited fans flocked to the airport to see the beauty queen before she boarded Turkish Airlines to El Salvador to capture her country's third Miss Universe crown. "No amount of words can explain how grateful I am to be able to stand here and represent not only our beautiful nation but each and every one of you as well," Anntonia shared on social media. "Thank you so much for coming to send me off to the Universe. I hope to make you all proud as I take you along this journey with me. Without all of you, today would not be possible," she added. Anntonia will compete with more than 80 empowered and well-accomplished young women from around the world in the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) final on November 18. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe T

Tharina Botes was crowned Miss Thailand World 2023 in a glittering competition held on Sunday, October 1 at the Palladium Hall of The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok. The 26-year-old Thai-South African model from Phuket will now prepare to represent Thailand at Miss World 2023 in India this December. Warangkhana Sirisathaphornsap and Ploiwarin Saenchai were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Chotnapa Kaewjarun and Chaba Jumsai Na Ayudhya rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Phitchawan Promthan, Melanie Flay, Supassara Supanya, Krongthong Chantarasompoch, and Prima Boonyavej were the rest of the Top 10 semifinalists. The new Miss Thailand World holds a degree in commerce and economics from the University of South Africa. No stranger to pageantry, she represented South Africa at Miss International 2016, placed in the Top 12 at Miss South Africa 2018, Top 10 at Miss Grand Thailand 2019, and first runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand  2021. Tharina started her own project