Miss Tiffany's Universe ()—now known as Miss Tiffany—is a beauty pageant for Thai transgender women in Pattaya, Thailand, which has taken place annually since 1998.Miss Tiffany's Universe 2012 | Bangkok Post: multimediaMiss Tiffany's Universe 2011 in Pictures – Pattaya Mail The winner represents Thailand at Miss International Queen pageant.
The reigning Miss Tiffany is Preeyakorn Pohnprom of Chonburi.
Background The contest is open to all transgender women who may or may not have gone through sex reassignment surgery, or who simply crossdress and/or live their lives as females. "Ladyboy" (or "kathoey"), while potentially considered a derogatory description or even a hateful slur in some parts of the world, is commonly used by both the LGBT+ community and others within Southeast Asia in reference to effeminate gay men who crossdress and drag entertainers, as well as transgender women. Each year, about 100 applicants from across Thailand submit their résumés and audition to take part in the pageant. All contestants need to have Thai nationality and be between the ages of 18 and 25. Contestants under the age of 20 are required to show proof of parental permission to participate. Contestants come from a variety of backgrounds, including university students, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, and more. Once chosen to participate in the pageant, the contestants are judged based on physical attributes and overall performance, in several categories, in accordance to the feminine ideal.
The Miss Tiffany's Universe winner receives a trophy and crown, a car (Honda Jazz), cash prize, jewelry and other gifts from sponsors. Besides the overall winner, other awards include Miss Photogenic, Miss Sexy Star, Miss Congeniality and Miss Popular Vote. Miss Tiffany's Universe is Thailand's official prerequisite pageant to Miss International Queen. Miss Tiffany's Universe pageant, held once per year, is receiving more attention than ever as it is now broadcast live on Thai television, averaging an audience of more than 15 million viewers.
Miss Tiffany's Universe is a registered trademark of Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co, Ltd. The organization supports charity events for the less fortunate and supports The Royal-sponsored AIDS Foundation. The ultimate goal of the contest is to promote trans and LGBT rights and equality and improve the overall quality of life for transgender persons, in Thailand. The pageant is also a source of significant income and opens up lucrative opportunities and sponsorships for pageant contestants.
Miss Tiffany's Universe winners
YearEditionsMiss Tiffany's Universe Runner-up Venue EntrantsFirstSecondThirdFourth 19981stThanakorn Wongprasert (Bangkok) Yada Wilson Yada Plodthrap Chonlada Sirisopha Chattarika IssaraphakdeeTiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya42 19992ndPhatreeya Siringamwong (Nakhon Si Thammarat) Natthapon Phonphromthep Khaimuk Klindokmai Napharat Suksang Duangthip Issaraphakdee50 YearEditionsMiss Tiffany's Universe Runner-up Venue EntrantsFirstSecond 20003rdBangkok) Nichanon Sudprasit Tassaneewan ThanyasiriTiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya58 20014thBangkok) Pronpanit Sitthiyotha Pathompon Thanapat52 20025thThanyaporn Aunyasiri (Bangkok) Panrung Charuwattananukul Warinthon Worarattanasirikul59 20036thPantawan Jaruwatthananukul (Bangkok) Thaksorn Sukcharoen Latcha Panyasirin70 20047thTreechada Petcharat (Phang Nga) Kitthita Kitthiwattana Aronong Chittanon30 20058thTiptantree Rujiranon (Singburi) Peeranya Ruangrungroj Kanpitcha Sirisakul32 20069thRatrawee Jirapraphakul (Lopburi}) Soponnanut Uthamkun Apirada Treechanukul30 200710thThanyarat Jiraphatpakorn (Maha Sarakham) Pharawee Chatpakorn Pimchanok Hongsopa30 200811thKangsadal Wongdutsadeekul (Kanchanaburi)Donkamol KhonthamPhailyn Denphanaphaphol30 200912thSorrawee Nattee (Songkhla)Wirittorn NarapatpimolNapatsawan Chonlakorn30 201013thNalada Thamthanakorn (Bangkok)Chanya DenphanaphapholNampetch Prasopchok30 201114thSirapassorn Atthayakorn (Chiang Mai)Sarunrat ChaiyakornThissanabodi Boon-niyom30 201215thPanvilat Mongkol (Bangkok)Nicha ChaiyaphuekSiriworakarn Buttayothi30 201316thNethnapada Kanlayanon (Samut Prakan)Chananchida RungphetcharatSophida Rachanon30 201417thNissa Katrahong (Prachuap Khiri Khan)Ratchaya NoppakarunTreethipnipha Thippaphada30 201518thSophida Siriwattananukul (Nonthaburi)Kanchaya KanchanakulPimnara Athiphatdechakorn30 201619thJiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin (Bangkok)Minlananin SaenthepRananda Watthanasiriwilaikul30 201720thRinrada Thurapan (Roi Et)Kwanlada RungrojampaPhimphisa Phanupawinchok30 201821stKanwara Kaewchin (Prachuap Khiri Khan)Theerachaya PhimkitidetWorawarun Taweekarn30 201922ndRuethaipreeya Nuanglee (Khon Kaen)Thanyada KanphaiphuenPatchara Sriphatthanakul32202023rdKwanlada Rungrojampa (Nakhon Pathom)Apatsara Muen-noiMethawee Thongthaitae30202224thArissara Kankla (Ubon Ratchathani)Napichaya PimpruEarth Nattapat31202425thSaruda Panyakham (Tak)Kachisara SridakhotJesselyn Nakprasit31202526thPreeyakorn Pornprom (Chonburi)Napitchaya PhimpruIrada Techanurak34202627thTheerachaya Phimkitidet (Bangkok)Chiang Mai)Minthita Orndam (Suphanburi)24
Winners by province Provinces Titles Winning years 91975, 1976, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009*, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2026 22014, 2018 2006, 2025 12024 20222020 2019 2017 2015 2013 2011 2009 2008 2007 2005 2004 1999
Winners by region Regions Titles Best performance Bangkok Metropolitan Region14Bangkok (12), Samut Prakan (1), Nonthaburi (1), Nakhon Pathom (1) Western Region4Prachuap Khiri Khan (2), Kanchanaburi (1), Tak (1) Northeastern Region3Maha Sarakham (1), Roi Et (1), Khon Kaen (1), Ubon Ratchathani (1) Southern RegionSongkhla (1), Phang Nga (1), Nakhon Si Thammarat (1) Central Region2Sing Buri (1), Lop Buri (1), Chonburi (1) Northern Region1Chiang Mai (1) Eastern Region0
Miss International Queen
Color keys
YearRepresentative's NameProvinceTitlePlacementSpecial Awards2026Theerachaya PhimkitidajBangkokMiss Tiffany 20261st Runner-up 2025 Preeyakorn PornpromChonburi Miss Tiffany 2025Top 12 2024 Saruda PanyakhamTak Miss Tiffany 20241st Runner-up 2023 Arissara Kankla Ubon Ratchathani Miss Tiffany 2022Top 6 2022 Kwanlada RungrojampaNakhon Pathom Miss Tiffany 2020 Top 6 colspan= 6 2020 Ruethaipreeya NuangleeKhon Kaen Miss Tiffany's Universe 2019 1st Runner-up 2019 Kanwara KaewchinPrachuap Khiri Khan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2018 1st Runner-up 2018 Rinrada ThurapanRoi Et Miss Tiffany's Universe 2017 2nd Runner-up 2016 Jiratchaya SirimongkolnawinBangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016 Miss International Queen 2017 2015 Sophida SiriwattananukulNonthaburi Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015 2nd Runner-up 2014 Nissa KatrahongPrachuap Khiri Khan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2014 1st Runner-up 2013 Nethnapada Kanrayanon Samut Prakan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2013 2nd Runner-up 2012 Panvilat Mongkol Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2012 2nd Runner-up 2011 Sirapasorn Atthayakorn Chiang Mai Miss Tiffany's Universe 2011 Miss International Queen 2011 2010 Nalada Thamthanakorn Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 Top 10 2009 Sorawee Nattee Songkhla Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 Top 10 Kangsadal Wongdutsadeekul KanchanaburiMiss Tiffany's Universe 2008 1st Runner-up 2007 Thanyarat Jiraphatpakorn Maha Sarakham Miss Tiffany's Universe 2007 Miss International Queen 2007 2006 Ratrawee Jirapraphakul LopBuri Miss Tiffany's Universe 2006 2nd Runner-up 2005 Tiptantree Rujiranon Sing BuriMiss Tiffany's Universe 2005 2nd Runner-up 2004 Treechada Petcharat Phang Nga Miss Tiffany's Universe 2004 Miss International Queen 2004
Past franchises Queen of the Universe Color keys
YearRepresentative's NameProvinceTitlePlacementSpecial Awards 2003 Pantawan JaruwatthananukulBangkokMiss Tiffany's Universe 2003Non-Finalist 2002Thanyaporn AunyasiriBangkokMiss Tiffany's Universe 2002Queen of the Universe 2002 2001 Piyathida SakulthaiBangkokMiss Tiffany's Universe 2001Non-Finalist2000Chanya MoranonBangkokMiss Tiffany's Universe 2000Queen of the Universe 2000 1999Phatreeya Siri-ngamwongNakhon Si ThammaratMiss Tiffany's Universe 1999Queen of the Universe 1999 1998 Thanakorn WongprasertBangkokMiss Tiffany 1998Non-Finalist
See also Miss Thailand Miss Teen Thailand Miss Thailand World Miss Universe Thailand Miss International Thailand Miss Earth Thailand Miss Grand Thailand Miss Supranational Thailand List of beauty pageants
References
External links Official Website Documentary Film on Miss Tiffany Universe