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- As Miss Universe Thailand 2025, Veena will represent the nation at the global competition in Nonthaburi on November 21, where she will compete against contestants including the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo.
- She went on to place first runner-up in 2020 and second runner-up again in 2023, before finally achieving the coveted title this year.
- A graduate in Russian Studies from Thammasat University, she first entered the pageant scene in 2018, earning the second runner-up position.
After years of near victories, Praveenar “Veena” Singh has finally claimed the Miss Universe Thailand crown. The 28-year-old beauty from Saraburi triumphed over 76 contestants at the glittering finale on August 23, held at MGI Hall in Bangkok.
Her win came after three close finishes in previous years, making the moment especially poignant. Bangkok’s Praewwanich “Praew” Ruangthong was named first runner-up, while Phuket’s Narumon “Dale” Pimpakdee secured second runner-up. The crown was presented by Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005, adding a nostalgic touch to the evening.
Born in Chiang Mai on April 16, 1996, to Indian parents, Veena later became a naturalised Thai citizen. A graduate in Russian Studies from Thammasat University, she first entered the pageant scene in 2018, earning the second runner-up position. She went on to place first runner-up in 2020 and second runner-up again in 2023, before finally achieving the coveted title this year.
The Miss Universe Thailand organisation acknowledged her perseverance with a heartfelt Instagram tribute: “True effort never betrays the heart that believes.” Veena echoed that sentiment during her acceptance speech, saying, “Today, all eight years of hard work have come to fruition… Let’s walk on the Miss Universe path together.”
As Miss Universe Thailand 2025, Veena will represent the nation at the global competition in Nonthaburi on November 21, where she will compete against contestants including the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo. Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig will have the honour of crowning the next Miss Universe.
