From Ethnic Minority Beauty to Miss World: 'Namphung-Ganttira' Clinches the Crown
Namphung-Ganttira Techapatthranakul, a former ethnic minority beauty contestant, won the Miss World Thailand 2026 crown at a pageant finale in Bangkok judged by Miss World Organization leaders.
The Miss World Thailand 2026 pageant held its grand finale at MCC Hall on the 4th floor of The Mall Lifestyle Store in Ngamwongwan. Before the competition began, Vorlaksa Tulaphon, Chief Executive Officer of the Marketing Group at The Mall Group Company Limited, welcomed Julia Morley, President and CEO of the Miss World Organization, who traveled to serve as a pageant judge.
The opening show, titled "Miss World Thailand 2026: The WORLD is TRUE Presented by TRUE5G," featured 21 contestants in elegant blue dresses by RAMET, perfectly reflecting the power, beauty, and identity of the Miss World Thailand stage. The show was highlighted by a special performance from current Miss World 2025 Suchata Chawang Sri, who appeared in a white ethereal gown radiating queenly radiance before the 21 contestants introduced themselves.
The contestants then showcased their figures in the swimsuit round, followed by special performances from artist Tah-Oo Pithaya and artists from DOMUNDI MATTHIS, REEOON, FIFA, and PETE, conveying passion and individuality.
Excitement intensified as all 21 contestants returned in stunning evening gowns, each displaying their full beauty and leaving a strong impression on the judges. The pageant announced 12 finalists before proceeding to the final five-contestant round.
The final five contestants were: MWT 13 Konthornphorn Wasnaachard Atina, MWT 12 Maleyka Kar, MWT 15 Ganttira Techapatthranakul Namphung, MWT 10 Pannika Boonsirithakarn Benz, and MWT 07 Jiraphach Datumma Kim.
All five finalists demonstrated sharp intelligence during the question-and-answer round before the judges announced the final three: MWT 15 Namphung-Ganttira Techapatthranakul, MWT 07 Kim-Jiraphach Datumma, and MWT 12 Maleyka Kar. After a final question-and-answer competition, MWT 15 Namphung-Ganttira Techapatthranakul, a former ethnic minority beauty contestant, was crowned Miss World Thailand 2026.
MWT 12 Maleyka Kar was named 1st Runner-Up, MWT 07 Kim-Jiraphach Datumma as 2nd Runner-Up, MWT 13 Atina-Konthornphorn Wasnaachard as 3rd Runner-Up, and MWT 10 Benz-Pannika Boonsirithakarn as 4th Runner-Up for Miss World Thailand 2026.
