Miss Universe Thailand 2021

Miss Universe Thailand 2021 was the 22nd edition of Miss Universe Thailand. It was held on October 24, 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.

Location and date


On September 6, 2021, the organisers, TPN Global Co., Ltd. announced that the dates for preliminary and final competition would be October 22 and 24, at the True Icon Hall of Iconsiam in Bangkok. With the Beauty camp held from October 9 to 15, and the swimsuit presentation also on October 19. Both events will be held at Khao Yai National Park in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima.

Selection of participants
On September 6, 2021, the organisers launched the participant selection process for the pageant. It began with the submission of applications with final date being September 19, 2021.

On September 26, 2021, the organisers announced the 63 candidates. The audition day and Top 30 announcement was held on October 1, 2021 and the eight candidates who received the Golden Tiara Award at the audition were automatically advanced to the Top 30.

Team expert
On September 6, 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.

Prize
On September 6, 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 September 6, 2021, Fred Mouawad announced a brand-new Mouawad crown for the pageant, "Flame of Passion". The crown was unveiled on October 22, 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

Placements

 * Color keys

Declared as the winner in an International pageant.

Ended as Runner-up in an International pageant.

Ended as finalist or semifinalist in an International pageant.

Unplaced.

§ – Voted into the Top 10 by online fans

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 October 22, 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 October 24, 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: