Nam-ing Sutthida wins Miss Universe Phuket 2026 crown

Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 at the pageant’s final competition in Phuket, earning the right to represent the province at Miss Universe Thailand 2026.

The event was held at the Grand Ballroom of Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra, where 10 contestants competed in front of pageant fans and invited guests. Organizers said the contest aimed to give young women a platform to show their potential, abilities and inspiration for society.

The opening show featured Miss Universe Phuket 2025 Adel Narumon Pimphakdee alongside the 10 contestants: Rose Arisara Thasin, Aim Emily Guild, Natalie Wichaidit, Kiara Paweechaya Kraithaloengchai, Jessie Praphawarin Lynch, Ray Renuka Wiangsima, Beauty Sunicha Ngamdee, Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo, Mim Yathita Weerasunthorn and Yuphaloi Yupawan Semayai. The contestants appeared in patik fabric dresses.

The competition included swimsuit and evening gown rounds. Jessie Praphawarin Lynch won Best in Swimsuit, while Nam-ing took the award for best evening gown.

The top five finalists were announced as Aim Emily Guild, Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo, Jessie Praphawarin Lynch, Kiara Paweechaya Kraithaloengchai and Yuphaloi Yupawan Semayai. After a question-and-answer round, Adel Narumon Pimphakdee gave her farewell as the outgoing titleholder.

The results placed Aim Emily Guild as fourth runner-up and Yuphaloi Yupawan Semayai as third runner-up. The final three were Nam-ing, Kiara and Jessie, who answered the same final question.

Jessie Praphawarin Lynch finished as second runner-up. Kiara Paweechaya Kraithaloengchai was named first runner-up. Nam-ing won the title after what organizers described as a performance marked by elegance, strong personality, quick thinking and a powerful attitude.

After the crowning, Nam-ing said she felt relieved and thanked supporters who had encouraged her throughout the competition. She said she planned to bring her true self to the Miss Universe Thailand 2026 stage and hoped pageant fans would see a version of her that is more grown, stronger and unafraid to be herself.

The final marked the close of this year’s Miss Universe Phuket competition and the start of Nam-ing’s role as the province’s new representative on the national pageant stage.