First-Timer from Surat Thani Wins Miss Teen Thailand

Wanrada “Effy” Petchamnan is crowned Miss Teen Thailand 2018 on Wednesday night. Photo: Miss Teen Thailand / Facebook

BANGKOK — A Matthayom 4 student snagged the Miss Teen Thailand 2018 crown on her first try.

Wanrada “Effy” Petchamnan, 16, was crowned Miss Teen Thailand 2018 Wednesday night at BCC Hall in Central Ladprao.

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“I’ve never been in a pageant, done modelling or shot advertisements. I’m just a normal kid,” the braces-wearing student at Suratpittaya School said after winning.

Effy won a 300,000 baht cash prize and a crown. Second place went to Chanoknan “Benz” Senpin,18, with Pawinee “Rebecca” Pegen, 15, winning third.

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Miss Teen Thailand pageants have been held annually since 1989, with the winners getting a foothold into the Thai entertainment industry.

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Photo: Miss Teen Thailand / Facebook