Miss Thailand
| Formation | 1934 |
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| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Bangkok |
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Organization
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Old Vajiravudh |
| Website | www2 |
Miss Thailand (Thai: นางสาวไทย; rtgs: Nang Sao Thai), is a beauty pageant held in Thailand for Thai women, first held on December 10, 1934 in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok, under the name of Miss Siam (Thai: นางสาวสยาม; rtgs: Nang Sao Sayam).
The winner of Miss Thailand used to represent the country at Miss Universe, while 1st runner-up presented at Miss Asia Pacific International. However, Miss Thailand Organization lost these licenses to Miss Thailand Universe in 2000. The last Miss Thailand to represent her country at Miss Universe is Apisamai Srirangsan, Miss Thailand 1999.
The beauty pageant was broadcast on BBTV (channel 7) until 2000, then moved to ITV, which later was transformed into TITV (Thailand Independent Television) and TPBS (Thailand Public Broadcasting Service) until 2007.
In 2008–present, Miss Thailand pageant was broadcast on MCOT
Miss Thailand Organization send a winner representative to compete at Miss Universe.
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