Bui Simon
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Porntip Nakhirunkanok February 7, 1969 Bangkok, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 51.5 kg (114 lb) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) |
Miss Thailand 1988 Miss Universe 1988 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Thailand 1988 (Winner) Miss Universe 1988 (Winner) |
Porntip Bui Simon (née Nakhirunkanok; Thai: ภรณ์ทิพย์ นาคหิรัญกนก, rtgs: Phonthip Nakhirankanok, pronounced [pʰɔ̄ːn.tʰíp nâːk.hì.rān.kā.nòk]; born February 7, 1969 in Bangkok, Thailand) is a beloved Thai personality, philanthropist, humanitarian, and beauty queen who has held the title Miss Universe 1988. Simon is President and founder of the Angels Wings Foundation. She is on the Board of Regents of Pepperdine University, the Board of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis as a Distinguished Advisor, and also is on the Board of Governors for the Dream Foundation.
Porntip Nakhirunkanok was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her middle name is "Bui" (Thai: ปุ๋ย, rtgs: Pui, pronounced [pǔj]), which is her preferred name. It means "to sleep like a baby" in Thai. In the early 70's, she was brought to the United States by her family. She is the first daughter of Sornglin Nakhirunkanok. She had a younger sister who had died in 2005. In August 1988, Nakhirunkanok was presented the Thai Royal Medal of Honour, Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, by King Bhumibol Adulyadej for her service in helping needy children. She received a second Royal Decoration in 2001, Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.
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