Tarina Botes Crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026
Tarina Botes, Miss Universe Bangkok, won the Miss Universe Thailand 2026 title at a pageant featuring 77 provincial contestants in Bangkok. She will represent Thailand at the international Miss Universe competition.
Tarina Botes, Miss Universe Bangkok, has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 following a thrilling pageant night at MGI Hall in Bravo BKK shopping centre. The event featured 77 contestants representing all Thai provinces, with an opening performance that showcased their poise and confidence. Outgoing titleholder Veena Pawina Singh, Miss Universe Thailand 2025 and first runner-up at Miss Universe 2025, made a special appearance to pass on the crown.
Botes edged out first runner-up Ing—Suthida Iedpoo of Phuket in a closely contested finale. The judging panel consisted of experienced pageant veterans, including Fah Sai Paveensuda Druine (Miss Universe Thailand 2019), Ing Fa Varahah (Miss Grand Thailand 2022 and first runner-up at Miss Grand International 2022), and other accomplished industry figures. Four contestants won the Best National Costume award, representing Surat Thani, Phetchburi, Bangkok, and Uthai Thani provinces.
The competition progressed through multiple rounds, including swimwear competition and special performances, with twenty finalists advancing from the initial pool of seventy-seven candidates. Fast-track awards were granted to the Miss Universe Udon Thani (Best Sellers Award) and Miss Universe Phuket (Thailand Choice Award) contestants.
