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PUBLISHED ON MON, DEC 11, 2017 11:44 AM
Miss Thailand Universe 2017 returns from top 5 placing in global beauty pageant
BANGKOK, 11th December 2017 (NNT) – Miss Thailand Universe 2017 Maria Poonlertlarp, who made it into the top 5 at this year’s Miss Universe Pageant has arrived back in Thailand, receiving a bouquet and a message of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana.
The beauty queen arrived back in Bangkok last night at 11:35PM and was received by ML Songlak Sawasdiwat, representing HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, before meeting her waiting fans and family.
Upon arrival, Maria expressed her gratitude to all those who cheered her on and voted for her during the competition. She said she was proud to have represented Thailand at the 2017 Miss Universe contest and that she had competed to benefit the image of the Kingdom.
While she didn't take the crown at the 66th Miss Universe, Maria became a celebrity among the Thai people in her run up to the competion against beauties from 92 other countries and she ultimately finished in the top 5. Her popularity saw celebrities and noted individuals in Thailand voicing their support for her, and her first video from the competition to be posted online received an astonishing 1 million views in only 14 hours, the fastest and highest view count among any of the contestants.
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has lauded Maria for her ability to draw focus towards Thailand. She is scheduled to meet with the PM tomorrow at 8:30AM at Santi Maitri Building of Government House.
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