Miss Universe Thailand 2018

Miss Universe Thailand 2018 was the 19th Miss Universe Thailand pageant, held at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand, on 30 June 2018.^[2]

Miss Universe Thailand 2018
Date	30 June 2018
Presenters	Sanya Kunakorn Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai
Entertainment	Lydia Sarunrat Golf Fukking Hero Jayrun Songsak Kiawon
Venue	Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand[1]
Broadcaster	Channel 3
Entrants	40
Placements	16
Winner	Sophida Kanchanarin Bangkok
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Maria Poonlertlarp crowned her successor Sophida Kanchanarin at the end of the event.^[3][4] Kanchanarin represented Thailand at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant on 16 December 2018 in Bangkok and was placed as a top ten finalist.

Results

Placements

Placement	Contestant
Miss Universe Thailand 2018	Bangkok – Sophida Kanchanarin[5]
1st Runner-Up	Bangkok – Thitaree Kasorn
2nd Runners-Up	Bangkok – Valentina Giardullo Chiang Mai – Praveenar Singh Khon Kaen – Palita Puttharassu
Top 10	Bangkok – Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan § Bangkok – Vanaporn Makaduangkeo Lampang – Aniphan Chalermburanawong Samut Prakan – Natharuetai Akkarakijwattanakul Yasothon – Supatra Kiatjarungphan
Top 16	Bangkok – Penpimon Sasithammawong Bangkok – Pichaya Suwansawek Bangkok – Ruechanok Meesang Bangkok – Menisa Chumsaisakul Chiang Mai – Watusiri Jaiklang Nakhon Si Thammarat – Lilikarn Phornnipatkul

§ – Voted into the Top 16 by viewers

Special awards

Award	Contestant
Miss Smile	Palita Puttharassu, Khon Kaen[5]
Best Swimsuit
Miss People's Choice	Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan, Bangkok[5]
Miss Beauty & Elegance	Urachaphat Dechabenjanon, Nonthaburi[5]
Boutique Lady	Valentina Giardullo, Bangkok[5]
Miss Best Skin	Natharuetai Akkarakijwattanakul, Samut Prakan[5]
Khwanjai Chao Krabi	Supatra Kiatjarungphan, Yasothon[5]
Khwanjai Muan Chon	Watusiri Jaiklang, Chiang Mai[5]

Delegates

40 contestants competed for the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2018.^[6]

No.	Contestants	Age	Height (ft)	Province	Placement	Special Award(s)
1	Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan	19	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Bangkok	Top 10	Miss People's Choice
2	Menisa Chumsaisakul	22	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Bangkok	Top 16
3	Papatsorn Jaruakkarapat	20	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)	Bangkok
4	Prinyanard Dansai	19	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)	Bangkok
5	Natharuetai Akkarakijwattanakul	24	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Samut Prakan	Top 10	Miss Best Skin
6	Khunanya Chomphulong	25	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Maha Sarakham
7	Piraya Srimook	25	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Kanchanaburi
8	Manatsanan Phuthanyabodin	25	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)	Bangkok
9	Aniphan Chalermburanawong	25	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Lampang	Top 10
10	Thitaree Kasorn	22	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)	Bangkok	1st Runner-Up
11	Valentina Giardullo	24	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Bangkok	Top 5	Boutique Lady
12	Palita Puttharassu	25	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Khon Kaen	Top 5	Miss Smile Best Swimsuit
13	Penpimon Sasithammawong	22	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)	Bangkok	Top 16
14	Praveenar Singh	22	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)	Chiang Mai	Top 5
15	Vanaporn Makaduangkeo	27	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Bangkok	Top 10
16	Suttinee Wichianchoi	21	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Chonburi
17	Supatra Kiatjarungphan	24	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Yasothon	Top 10	Khwanjai Chao Krabi
18	Mueanfan Na Nan	25	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Nan
19	Onnaree Wannapasert	25	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Saraburi
20	Sophida Kanchanarin	23	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Bangkok	WINNER
21	Kanokwan Kumthep	24	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Nan
22	Ruechanok Meesang	23	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Bangkok	Top 16
23	Jenjira Seachen	20	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Bueng Kan
24	Watusiri Jaiklang	24	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)	Chiang Mai	Top 16	Khwanjai Muan Chon
25	Pichaya Suwansawek	23	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)	Bangkok	Top 16
26	Peerachada Khunrak	23	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Songkhla
27	Sornsahwan Silahrom	24	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)	Nakhon Si Thammarat
28	Charena Hengsathorn	25	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)	Samut Prakan
29	Urachaphat Dechabenjanon	23	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Nonthaburi		Miss Beauty & Elegance
30	Phanthiya Phruksa	23	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)	Nakhon Sawan
31	Pijitra Kongson	24	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Nakhon Ratchasima
32	Rattanarat Srikong	24	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Bangkok
33	Unmanee Unmuang	24	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)	Phuket
34	Lilikarn Phornnipatkul	24	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Nakhon Si Thammarat	Top 16
35	Natrapat Siranapatrasiri	26	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)	Lopburi
36	Sarika Froemert Komklang	22	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)	Chiang Mai
37	Patimaporn Keyanchom	20	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)	Ubon Ratchathani
38	Absone Oriabel Mesnil	21	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Bangkok
39	Namphon Sirikul	27	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Bangkok
40	Ratchaneekorn Jirakunakorn	24	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)	Ranong

References

1. "Road to Miss Universe Thailand 2018 at Royal Paragon Hall". Royal Paragon Hall. 29 May 2018.
2. ""มารีญา" ชวนสาวงาม ชิงมิสยูนิเวิร์สไทย". khaosod.co.th. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
3. "ศิลปวัฒนธรรม 'นิ้ง-โศภิดา' ผู้จัดการแบงค์ คว้ามิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์ 2018" ['Ning-Sopida' bank manager grabs Miss Universe Thailand 2018.]. The Voice online (in Thai). 1 July 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
4. Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree (2 July 2018). "Netizens in Uproar Over Miss Universe Thailand". Khaosodenglish.com. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
5. ""นิ้ง – โศภิดา กาญจนรินทร์" คว้ามิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์ 2018". workpointtoday.com. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
6. "เปิดตัวแล้ว! 40คนสุดท้าย มิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์2018". newtv.co.th. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023.

External links

• Miss Universe Thailand Official website