Moreeya Poonlertlarp, Miss Universe Thailand 2017, receives congratulatory kisses at Siam Paragon Hall on Saturday. (Photos by Seksan Rojjanametakun)25-year-old Mareeya Poonlertlarp, a half-Thai, half-Swedish model, was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017 at Siam Paragon Hall on Saturday night. She is now set to represent Thailand at the international Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas this coming November. Chalita Suansane, Miss Universe Thailand 2016, was also on stage. Chalita finished in the top six in the global Miss Universe competition - Thailand’s greatest success since Porntip Nakhirankanok won the Miss Universe title back in 1988.

Source: Bangkok Post July 30, 2017 07:45 UTC