Miss Universe Thailand 2026 beauty

Tharina Botes, 30 years old, surpassed 75 competitors to win the Miss Universe Thailand 2026 crown.

Tharina Botes was overwhelmed with emotion when she was announced as the winner on the evening of 23/8. Singer Huong Giang was a member of the judging panel at the final competition held in Bangkok.

Tharina Botes will represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2026, scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico later this year. Her victory was announced on 23/8 at the final competition in Bangkok, where she triumphed over 75 other contestants. Singer Huong Giang served as a member of the judging panel.

From the outset of the competition, Botes emerged as a prominent candidate for the queen title, largely due to her sharp communication and interpersonal skills. Her strong stage presence and ability to connect with the audience set her apart.

Tharina Botes was born in 1996; her mother is Thai and her father is South African.

Born in 1996, Tharina Botes is a blend of cultures, with a Thai mother and a South African father. The 1.8 m tall beauty is recognized for her toned and healthy physique, which has garnered praise from audiences and judges alike.

The beauty is 1.8 m tall, with audiences praising her toned, healthy physique.

Tharina Botes receives the crown. Video: MUT

Botes began her journey in beauty pageants at 20 years old, first earning a crown at Miss International South Africa 2016. Her extensive pageant experience includes competing in Miss South Africa 2018, Miss Grand Thailand 2019, and Miss Universe Thailand 2021. In May, she also participated in Miss Grand International All Stars 2026, where she was a roommate with Vietnam's contestant Huong Giang.

With her top achievement, she earned a spot to compete in Miss Universe 2026, held in Puerto Rico later this year.

From the start of the competition, Tharina Botes was a prominent candidate for the queen title thanks to her sharp communication and interpersonal skills.