BANGKOK — Saffron Maya Snook, Thailand’s representative, has won the Miss Global 2026 crown, becoming the first Thai woman to claim the international pageant’s top title.
The competition concluded at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, with TPN Global, led by Piyaporn “Mae Pui” Sankosik, holding the pageant rights and organizing the event.
The four runners-up were Kelly Kirstein of the United States, first runner-up; Bianca Nicole Miranda of Puerto Rico, second runner-up; Jayvee Lyn Lorejo of the Philippines, third runner-up; and Myo Ma Ma of Myanmar, fourth runner-up.
From academic honors to the international stage
The 23-year-old Thai-British winner brings an impressive academic and extracurricular background to her new role.
Snook completed her secondary education at Shrewsbury International School before earning a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management with Psychology from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. She graduated with First Class Honours after completing the three-year program.
She also received the Best Thesis in Marketing and Management Course award for research examining how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing management in Thailand’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Beyond academics, Snook served as captain of the University of Sussex women’s football team, demonstrating leadership and teamwork.
Her entertainment and fashion experience includes reaching the top 24 contestants on The Face Thailand Season 6. She has also appeared in advertising campaigns for brands including 7-Up Thailand and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in 2025.
Snook later entered the pageant world, winning Miss Global Thailand 2026 to earn the opportunity to represent the country internationally.
Her victory marks a milestone for Thailand at Miss Global. With experience spanning academics, sports and entertainment, the new titleholder now takes on the role of representing the pageant on the international stage.
