# Miss Universe Thailand 2021

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.
| Award | Contestants | Ref |
| Golden 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 |
| 1 | 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

| Challenge | Contestants |
| First Shot, Best Shot by Aotura | 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen |
| Keyword Battle by Disinfect & Shield | 18 – Mie Hirai |
| My Makeup And Hair by Aotura | 26 – Maria Sangthonghirun |
| From Farm To Table by Golden Mountain | 07 – Pheeraya Phuangsombut 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston 09 – Surarak Kairsungnoen 10 – Nichnita Chatthirarat 11 – Thanatcha Faikhwan 12 – Jitlada Lakavijit |
| Signature Walk by Bota-P | 22 – Kodchakorn Korntrakoon |
| Dance 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.

## Results
### Placements

| Placement | Contestant |
| Miss 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

| Award | Contestant |
| Nang Ngam Rak Khao Yai by Queen of Bakery | 03 – Kanokporn Markpolsombat |
| Best Dressed in Gala Dinner by Queen of Bakery | 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen |
| Social Media Challenge by Hyatt Regency | 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen |
| Miss More Powerful by Bota-P | 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen |
| Empowering Woman by L'oreal Paris | 28 – Kanthica Champathong |
| Miss Futre Thoght Leader by Bitkub | 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston |
| Miss Congeniality by Aotura | 26 – Maria Sangthonghirun |
| Miss Real Passion by Doctor Tony | 02 – Tharina Botes |
| Miss Natural Beauty by Vega | 27 – Anchilee Scott-Kemmis |
| Social Advocacy by Disinfect & Shield | 08 – Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston |
| Miss People's Choice by Bota-P | 02 – Tharina Botes |
| Spectacular Top Vote by True 5G | 02 – Tharina Botes |

### Miss Real Passion

| Award | Contestant |
| Winner | 02 – Tharina Botes |
| Top 5 | 27 – Anchilee Scott-Kemmis 13 – Nanthiya Suwansaweang 29 – Maylynda Yindeekhet 23 – Kasama Suetrong |
| Top 10 | 24 – Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen 01 – Kansuda Chanakeeree 21 – Yhok Sirimart 15 – Sornswan Wanboon 26 – Maria Sangthonghirun |

### Best in National Costume

| Award | Contestant |
| Winner | Nang Kard - Woman of Steel |
| Top 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 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Tak | Top 15 |
| 02 | Tharina Botes | 24 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Phuket | 1st Runner-Up |
| 03 | Kanokporn Markpolsombat | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Sakon Nakhon | Top 10 |
| 04 | Assuntina Chusak | 19 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Kamphaeng Phet | |
| 05 | Karima Sakuntan | 24 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Phetchaburi | Top 10 |
| 06 | Natacha Petizon | 24 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Bangkok | |
| 07 | Pheeraya Phuangsombut | 26 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Nakhon Sawan | |
| 08 | Sarinthorn Kathleen Branston | 18 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Bangkok | Top 15 |
| 09 | Surarak Kairsungnoen | 20 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Nakhon Ratchasima | Top 10 |
| 10 | Nichnita Chatthirarat | 23 | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Chumphon | |
| 11 | Thanatcha Faikhwan | 24 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Songkhla | |
| 12 | Jitlada Lakavijit | 28 | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | Bangkok | |
| 13 | Nanthiya Suwansaweang | 24 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Nakhon Ratchasima | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 14 | Kornkanok Porametthanuwat | 21 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Songkhla | |
| 15 | Sornswan Wanboon | 25 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Pathum Thani | |
| 16 | Suttida Chaiyakam | 26 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Bangkok | Top 15 |
| 17 | Natthakan Kunchayawanat | 24 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Samut Sakhon | |
| 18 | Mie Hirai | 24 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Bangkok | |
| 19 | Thorfun Binsolem | 22 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Bangkok | |
| 20 | Wanida Dokkularb | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Chonburi | Top 10 |
| 21 | Yhok Sirimart | 26 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Bangkok | Top 10 |
| 22 | Kodchakorn Korntrakoon | 21 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Rayong | |
| 23 | Kasama Suetrong | 25 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Surat Thani | 3rd Runner-Up |
| 24 | Pimnara Vonzurmuehlen | 26 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Bangkok | 4th Runner-Up |
| 25 | Chatikarn Suwannakote | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Nonthaburi | Top 15 |
| 26 | Maria Sangthonghirun | 25 | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | Bangkok | Top 15 |
| 27 | Anchilee Scott-Kemmis | 22 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Chachoengsao | Miss Universe Thailand 2021 |
| 28 | Kanthica Champathong | 24 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Songkhla | |
| 29 | Maylynda Yindeekhet | 25 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Nonthaburi | |
| 30 | Sirinya Sangngarmplung | 21 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Bangkok | |