- On Aug 18, the national costume competition took place with the theme 'Fruits & Food'.
- Contestants representing Thailand's 77 provinces transformed themselves into elaborate creations inspired by everything from the country's famous dishes to its colourful tropical fruits.
- The new Miss Universe Thailand will be crowned following the finals on Sunday (Aug 23).
- Some of the yummiest looking outfits include grilled chicken from Khon Kaen, mango sticky rice from Kalasin, as well as pad Thai from Uthai Thani.
- The beauty pageant's theme for the national costume segment is "Fruits and food", which showcases Thailand's identity and food culture.
- With the Miss Universe Thailand finals taking place this Saturday (Aug 23), whoever takes home the crown will certainly be well prepared for the national costume segment at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico.
- Warabhorn transformed herself into a traditional Thai fruit vendor, sailing in on a boat piled with coconuts like she is in a floating market.
- Tharina's costume celebrates the country's signature balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours, representing a classic Thai meal.
- Sasiprapa clearly understood the assignment with her costume paying tribute to Khanom Sai Sai, the traditional coconut dessert wrapped in banana leaves.
- Pad Thai, complete with giant noodles, was also showcased by contestants.
- One contestant quite literally became a giant shrimp, showcasing the creativity of the participants.
Contestants representing Thailand's 77 provinces dazzled audiences with costumes inspired by the country's culinary heritage during the national costume competition on August 18. The theme, “Fruits & Food,” highlighted Thailand's vibrant food culture, featuring outfits that celebrated iconic dishes and tropical fruits.12
Among the standout costumes was Tharina's representation of a classic Thai meal, showcasing the signature balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours. Sasiprapa paid homage to Khon Kaen's grilled chicken, arriving with an actual piece of the dish, while another contestant honored the traditional coconut dessert, Khanom Sai Sai.41011
Warabhorn transformed into a traditional Thai fruit vendor, arriving on a boat filled with coconuts, reminiscent of the country's famous floating markets. Other contestants showcased beloved dishes like pad Thai and mango sticky rice, with some costumes featuring larger-than-life elements, such as a contestant who became a giant shrimp.7812
The competition not only emphasizes the contestants' creativity but also aims to represent Thailand's rich cultural identity. The new Miss Universe Thailand will be crowned on August 23, and the winner will go on to compete in the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico.3
The 77 ladies each representing Thailand's 77 provinces flaunted larger-than-life costumes featuring food and produce that their provinces are best known for.
These contestants, who have gone all out to put a creative spin on national costumes, are vying for the chance to represent Thailand at the 75th Miss Universe competition held in Puerto Rico.
“The 77 contestants each represented their province's signature dish, from Khon Kaen's grilled chicken to Kalasin's mango sticky rice. The winner will represent Thailand at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico.”
AsiaOne
