Miss Universe Thailand 2021 was the 22nd edition of Miss Universe Thailand. It was held on 24 October 2021 at the NICE of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand. The previous winner, Amanda Obdam, crowned Anchilee Scott-Kemmis as her successor at the end of the event.
Thirty contestants participated in this year's competition. It was hosted by Piyawat Kempetch for the third consecutive year. Beauty camp was held at Khao Yai National Park in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. It was the first time the pageant aired as a reality show. The final competition was broadcast by PPTV HD and TrueID.
This edition marked the first year under the management of Punika Kulsoontornrut, who was also the runway coach. Kulsoontornrut was previously second runner-up at the previous edition.
Background Location and date
On 6 September 2021, the organisers, TPN Global Co., Ltd. announced that the dates for preliminary and final competition would be 22 and 24 October, at the True Icon Hall of Iconsiam in Bangkok. With the Beauty camp held from 9 to 15 October, and the swimsuit presentation also on 19 October. Both events will be held at Khao Yai National Park in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima.
Selection of participants On 6 September 2021, the organisers launched the participant selection process for the pageant. It began with the submission of applications with final date being 19 September 2021.
On 26 September 2021, the organisers announced the 63 candidates. The audition day and Top 30 announcement was held on 1 October 2021 and the eight candidates who received the Golden Tiara Award at the audition were automatically advanced to the Top 30.
AwardContestantsRefGolden Tiara 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston 09 – Surarak Kairsungnoen 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen 27 – Anchilee Scott-Kemmis 18 – Mie Hirai 07 – Pheeraya Phuangsombut 10 – Nichnita Chatthirarat 28 – Kanthica Champathong
Team expert On 6 September 2021, the organisers announced the pageant experts and coaches for the pageant. Rossukon Gonggate – Acting coach and human skills developer Punika Kulsoontornrut – Runway coach Thitipong Duangkong – Speech content Varistha Nakornthap – Speech content Vinij Boonchaisri – Head of make up by L'Oréal Paris Wachira Manowong – Choreographer Thitipan Raksasat – Director of MUT Ringside Reality
MUT Reality Live: Exclusive Content
An eight-episode reality show entitled "MUT Reality Live: Exclusive Content" will release on MUT Reality Live Channel via TrueID, and could be viewed for a one-time fee. This list is the episode of MUT Reality Live: Exclusive Content.
Episode Title Original air date Ref1 Re-Act Who's Next MUT 2021 23 September 2021 2 First Shot, Best Shot 2 October 2021 3 Keyword Battle 5 October 2021 4 หน้าผมขย่มเอง (My makeup and hair) 6 October 2021 5 From farm to table 13 October 2021 6 Signature Walk 15 October 2021 7 ห้องดำ (Interview Room) 17 October 2021 8 Dance Center 18 October 2021 SP ลองไฟไปจักรวาล (Rehearsal to the Universe) 23 October 2021
Challenge winners ChallengeContestantsRefFirst Shot, Best Shot by Aotura 24 – Pimnara VonzurmuehlenKeyword Battle by Disinfect & Shield 18 – Mie HiraiMy Makeup And Hair by Aotura 26 – Maria SangthonghirunFrom Farm To Table by Golden Mountain 07 – Pheeraya Phuangsombut 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston 09 – Surarak Kairsungnoen 10 – Nichnita Chatthirarat 11 – Thanatcha Faikhwan 12 – Jitlada LakavijitSignature Walk by Bota-P 22 – Kodchakorn KorntrakoonDance Center by BSC Shoes 23 – Kasama Suetrong
Prize On 6 September 2021, the organisers announced the prize money, and that the winner would receive a brand-new crown called "Flame of Passion", a house, a Honda Civic, and cryptocurrency.
฿5,000 – To each contestants advanced to the Top 63 (63 contestants) ฿10,000 – To each contestants advanced to the Top 30 (30 contestants) ฿100,000 – 4th Runner-up ฿100,000 – 3rd Runner-up ฿300,000 – 2nd Runner-up ฿500,000 – 1st Runner-up ฿1,000,000 – Winner
New crown On 6 September 2021, Fred Mouawad announced a brand-new Mouawad crown for the pageant, "Flame of Passion". The crown was unveiled on 22 October 2021 during the preliminary competition.
Sponsors This list is the main sponsorship for Miss Universe Thailand 2021 pageant.
True 5G PPTV HD Mouawad AssetWise Bota-P
Aotura & MUT Select L'Oréal Paris BitKub Honda TikTok
Results Placements Placement ContestantMiss Universe Thailand 2021 MUT27 – Anchilee Scott-Kemmis 1st Runner-Up MUT02 – Tharina Botes § 2nd Runner-Up MUT13 – Nanthiya Suwansaweang 3rd Runner-Up MUT23 – Kasama Suetrong 4th Runner-Up MUT24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen Top 10 MUT03 – Kanokporn Markpolsombat MUT05 – Karima Sakuntan MUT09 – Surarak Kairsungnoen MUT20 – Wanida Dokkularb MUT21 – Yhok Sirimart Top 15 MUT01 – Kansuda Chanakeeree MUT08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston MUT16 – Suttida Chaiyakam MUT25 – Chatikarn Suwannakote MUT26 – Maria Sangthonghirun § – Voted into the Top 10 by online fans
Special awards AwardContestantNang Ngam Rak Khao Yai by Queen of Bakery 03 – Kanokporn MarkpolsombatBest Dressed in Gala Dinner by Queen of Bakery 24 – Pimnara VonzurmuehlenSocial Media Challenge by Hyatt Regency 24 – Pimnara VonzurmuehlenMiss More Powerful by Bota-P 24 – Pimnara VonzurmuehlenEmpowering Woman by L'oreal Paris 28 – Kanthica ChampathongMiss Futre Thoght Leader by Bitkub 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen BranstonMiss Congeniality by Aotura 26 – Maria SangthonghirunMiss Real Passion by Doctor Tony 02 – Tharina BotesMiss Natural Beauty by Vega 27 – Anchilee Scott-KemmisSocial Advocacy by Disinfect & Shield 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen BranstonMiss People's Choice by Bota-P 02 – Tharina BotesSpectacular Top Vote by True 5G 02 – Tharina Botes
Miss Real Passion AwardContestantWinner 02 – Tharina BotesTop 527 – Anchilee Scott-Kemmis 13 – Nanthiya Suwansaweang 29 – Maylynda Yindeekhet 23 – Kasama SuetrongTop 10 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen 01 – Kansuda Chanakeeree 21 – Yhok Sirimart 15 – Sornswan Wanboon 26 – Maria Sangthonghirun
Best in National Costume AwardContestantWinner Nang Kard - Woman of SteelTop 6 Muay Thai Renaissance Hanuman Thai Boxing MUAY THAI AR Hanuman Tha-Wai-Waen Beauty stacked with strength
Pageant Format The twenty semifinalists will be chosen from the initial pool of 30 contestants through a closed-door interview, a swimsuit presentation, and a preliminary competition, which featured contestants competing in swimsuit and evening gown. As was introduced in the 2020 competition, popular voting will determine a contestant advancing to the Top 10, so there are nine remaining spots for these semifinalists.
Preliminary competition The preliminary competition will be held on 22 October 2021, at NICE of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya. It will feature contestants competing in swimsuit and evening gown. It was hosted by Piyawat Kempetch and Amanda Obdam.
Final competition The final competition will be held on 24 October 2021, at NICE of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya.
Selection committee Interview Amanda Obdam – Actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2020 Chanya Wisetsiri – Head of brand & communication of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Charamphon Wattanakasemnat – Marketing director of Bota-P World Maria Poonlertlarp – Actress, model, singer, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017 Narong Lertkitsiri – Managing director of TPN Global and National director of Miss Universe Thailand Panadda Wongphudee️️ – Actress, model, host, singer, DJ and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Thailand 2000 Panchana Wattanasatian – President of Khao Yai Tourism Association and founder of "Food For Fighter" project Pongrapee Buranasompob – Expert in human potential development Piyaporn Sankosik – Managing director of TPN Global and National director of Miss Universe Thailand Risa Honghiran – Professional certified coach and beauty pageant titleholder who placed 1st Runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1988 Rossukon Gonggate – Expert in communication skills and personality Taneth Laksanavilas – Expert in beauty pageant and co-founder of T-Pageant Thitipong Duangkong – Lecturer in Women's and Latin American Studies Preliminary competition Panadda Wongphudee️️ – Actress, model, host, singer, DJ and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Thailand 2000 Kriengkrai Kanjanapokin – CEO of Index Creative Village plc. Praveenar Singh – Beauty pageant titleholder who placed 1st Runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand 2020 Chalita Suansane – Actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2016 Risa Honghiran – Professional certified coach and beauty pageant titleholder who placed 1st Runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1988 Suraphon Peerapongpipat – Executive director of PPTVHD36 Kittipong Weeratecha – Chief Brand and Communications Executive of True Corporation Prasert Jermjuttham – Pageant expert Noranit Praniti – Interior designer Chanya Wisetsiri – Head of brand & communication of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Wassana Lertpongsophon – Chief Marketing Officer of Assetwise Sukanya Kirawittaya – Brand general manager of L'Oréal Paris Thailand Wassana Wattanakasemnat – Chief Executive Officer of Bota-P World Laksmi Chong – User & Content Operations Lead of TikTok Thailand Woraphon Sukheewattana – Managing Director of Dr. Tony Medical Center Final competition Araya Alberta Hargate – Actress, model, host, television personality, cover girl, and L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador Panadda Wongphudee – Actress, model, host, singer, DJ and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Thailand 2000 Chalita Suansane – Actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2016 Maria Poonlertlarp – Actress, model, singer, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017 Kanokkorn Jaicheun – Miss Thailand World 2007 Nutthamanee Lekvanichkul – Deputy Director of Brands and Communications of True Corporation Risa Honghiran – Professional certified coach and beauty pageant titleholder who placed 1st Runner-up at Miss Thailand World 1988 Wassana Lertpongsophon – Chief marketing officer of Assetwise Wassana Wattanakasemnat – Chief Executive Officer of Bota-P World Wimonluck Chuchat – Director of the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (NESDB) Panchana Wattanasatian – President of Khao Yai Tourism Association and founder of "Food For Fighter" project Chanya Wisetsiri – Head of brand & communication of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings
Contestants
30 contestants will compete for the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2021: No. Contestants Age Height Hometown/Resident Placement 01 Kansuda Chanakeeree 23 Tak Top 15 02 Tharina Botes 24 Phuket 1st Runner-Up 03 Kanokporn Markpolsombat 25 Sakon Nakhon Top 10 04 Assuntina Chusak 19 Kamphaeng Phet 05 Karima Sakuntan 24 Phetchaburi Top 10 06 Natacha Petizon 24 Bangkok 07 Pheeraya Phuangsombut 26 Nakhon Sawan 08 Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston 18 Bangkok Top 15 09 Surarak Kairsungnoen 20 Nakhon Ratchasima Top 10 10 Nichnita Chatthirarat 23 Chumphon 11 Thanatcha Faikhwan 24 Songkhla 12 Jitlada Lakavijit 28 Bangkok 13 Nanthiya Suwansaweang 24 Nakhon Ratchasima 2nd Runner-Up 14 Kornkanok Porametthanuwat 21 Songkhla 15 Sornswan Wanboon 25 Pathum Thani 16 Suttida Chaiyakam 26 Bangkok Top 15 17 Natthakan Kunchayawanat 24 Samut Sakhon 18 Mie Hirai 24 Bangkok 19 Thorfun Binsolem 22 Bangkok 20 Wanida Dokkularb 25 Chonburi Top 10 21 Yhok Sirimart 26 Bangkok Top 10 22 Kodchakorn Korntrakoon 21 Rayong 23 Kasama Suetrong 25 Surat Thani 3rd Runner-Up 24 Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen 26 Bangkok 4th Runner-Up 25 Chatikarn Suwannakote 22 NonthaburiTop 15 26 Maria Sangthonghirun 25 Bangkok Top 15 27 Anchilee Scott-Kemmis 22 Chachoengsao Miss Universe Thailand 2021 28 Kanthica Champathong 24 Songkhla 29 Maylynda Yindeekhet 25 Nonthaburi 30 Sirinya Sangngarmplung 21 Bangkok
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