Anntonia Porsild brings pride to Thailand after securing 1st runner up spot at Miss Universe

Thailand’s Anntonia Porsild claimed the first runner-up title at the Miss Universe 2023 beauty pageant.

The 27-year-old Thai-Danish model came second overall at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador Sunday morning. The title went to Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios.

Anntonia’s finish was the country’s highest placement since 1988 when Porntip “Bui” Simon was crowned Miss Universe.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin congratulated Anntonia for earning the title, as relayed by government spokesman Chai Wachanroke.

“Even though Ms Anntonia was not crowned Miss Universe, her first runner-up title has made Thailand famous on a world-level arena. We Thai people are very proud of her,” the spokesman said.

Chai also said that the success contributed to Thailand’s soft power, before praising Anntonia for her Earth Goddess traditional dress that…