Posted 2010-08-24 11:28:57
Thai Beauty Queen wins photo, costume awards in Miss Universe 2010
BANGKOK (NNT) -- Miss Thailand Universe 2010 Fonthip “Pook Look” Watcharatrakul has won the first place in both the “Miss Photogenic” and the “Best National Costume” awards in the Miss Universe 2010 contest held in the US.
Ms Fonthip won the “Miss Photogenic” award in the vote by worldwide media members via the Internet. She also grabbed the “Best National Costume” award from her costume called “Siam Aiyara”, which was inspired by decorations of elephant, the iconic animal of Thailand.
Meanwhile, the “Miss Congeniality” award went to Australian representative Jesinta Campbell. Mexican contestant Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010, beating the other four finalists from Jamaica, Australia, Ukraine, and the Philippines.
The beauty pageant this year was held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US. The final was broadcast live on Channel 7.
Last year, Miss Thailand Universe 2009 Chutima “Khaimook” Durongdej won the first place in the ‘Miss Photogenic’ award, and the second runner-up in the ‘Best National Costume’ award in the Miss Universe 2009 contest in the Bahamas.
 -- NNT 2010-08-24
Posted 2010-08-24 12:57:12
I love the costume, it reflects a more modern Thailand. But, how will the conservative's here in Thailand respond? I remember last year when a famous Thai actress was scolded and gave a tearful public appology for wearing her hair in a "non-traditional" manner during university graduation where she received her diploma from a member of the royal family.
Anyway, this girl has some style.
Posted 2010-08-24 12:59:59
amazing, photogenic thai girl 
maybe it comes from all that practice;)
Posted 2010-08-24 13:01:58
I wonder what the old hags are going to say about this. They complained she looked too sexy before and now she has rightfully won both of the top awards other than the main title on the internet judging and with the main judges for the these two awards.
She deserves it but the old hags are probably jealous they can't win anything is except a lookalike contest of Helen Thomas.
Posted 2010-08-24 13:38:54
 floridaguy, on 2010-08-24 12:57:12, said:
I love the costume, it reflects a more modern Thailand. But, how will the conservative's here in Thailand respond? I remember last year when a famous Thai actress was scolded and gave a tearful public appology for wearing her hair in a "non-traditional" manner during university graduation where she received her diploma from a member of the royal family.
Anyway, this girl has some style.
Yes - agree (on all aspects) - she looks good and the costuming is fabulous as only Thai's can do.
Posted 2010-08-24 13:44:17
Well done Fonthip - you look great!
Posted 2010-08-24 13:51:55
These wins should set her up nicely for a modeling career and being a TV soap show star on Channel 3/5/7.
Posted 2010-08-24 14:37:59
Thai girls are gorgeous, let's hope McDo will not change that!!!
Posted 2010-08-24 14:54:42
Congrats to Pook Look and her designer!
Posted 2010-08-24 17:23:24
puyaidon, on 2010-08-24 13:01:58, said:
I wonder what the old hags are going to say about this. They complained she looked too sexy before and now she has rightfully won both of the top awards other than the main title on the internet judging and with the main judges for the these two awards.
She deserves it but the old hags are probably jealous they can't win anything is except a lookalike contest of Helen Thomas.
I had no idea who Helen Thomas was, until I Googled her. Thanks for nothing! 
Posted 2010-08-24 17:38:36
pity they get to wear the large tag with the name of the country across the beautiful costume ; could we have a pic without the tag ? like high def ? 
Posted 2010-08-24 17:52:13
The costume is stunning but the boots and bellybutton do it for me. 
Posted 2010-08-24 23:49:02
I just love it when the Thai community picks on her and complains that she doesn't represent Thailand for her 'sexy' photos and then.....BAM! She wins the photogenic award in front of the world. Ha ha ha, gotta love it. If the Ministry of Culture officially issued a statement to chastise her, it would've been even BETTER! You go girl!
Posted 2010-08-25 00:01:03
Related topic
Thai Media Criticise Award Winning Miss Thailand Performance
Follow the link: http://www.thaivisa....nd-performance/
Posted 2010-08-25 04:01:41
The media had voiced for their fav girl : Ms Thailand Foonthip. May be they like the way she flaunting her leg ? 
Unfortunately, seemed that didn't work so well with those distinguished honorable judges, that why she didn't make the cut, not even the round of 15.
But agree with the best national costume though, it shows Thai heitage clearly which makes us Thai proud.
Credit to the Designer. 
Posted 2010-08-25 06:42:55
tomyummer, on 2010-08-24 23:49:02, said: If the Ministry of Culture officially issued a statement to chastise her, it would've been even BETTER! You go girl!
Yeah I'm surprised they didn't stick their snout in.
I love the government departments. " Do as I say not as I do " must be their motto.
Sorry for straying off topic but when I worked in hospitality in Bangkok the biggest request for out sourced call girls was when the Ministry Of Education held their seminars. They even put the army and police to shame. They weren't too bothered about the length of skirts or hair then.
Posted 2010-08-25 06:54:49
She is one beatiful lady a true Thai beauty. To h-ll with the naysayers.
Posted 2010-08-25 07:38:50
Boy oh boy, she is a sweety! Fonthip is as pretty as they get.....well except for a couple of ladyboys I know!
Posted 2010-08-25 08:08:41
tomyummer, on 2010-08-24 23:49:02, said:
I just love it when the Thai community picks on her and complains that she doesn't represent Thailand for her 'sexy' photos and then.....BAM! She wins the photogenic award in front of the world. Ha ha ha, gotta love it. If the Ministry of Culture officially issued a statement to chastise her, it would've been even BETTER! You go girl!
go where?
Posted 2010-08-25 08:24:24
Thai Beauty Queen wins photo, costume awards in Miss Universe 2010. Is that a consolation prize?
Posted 2010-08-25 08:29:01
Miss Piggy returns......
Posted 2010-08-25 08:32:49
puyaidon, on 2010-08-24 13:01:58, said:
I wonder what the old hags are going to say about this. They complained she looked too sexy before and now she has rightfully won both of the top awards other than the main title on the internet judging and with the main judges for the these two awards.
She deserves it but the old hags are probably jealous they can't win anything is except a lookalike contest of Helen Thomas.
Who is 'Helen Thomas ' ??
Posted 2010-08-25 09:02:41
spiderleghead, on 2010-08-24 12:59:59, said:
amazing, photogenic thai girl
maybe it comes from all that practice;)
Thai people make up 5% of the Facebook population, but they consume 80% of storage space.
(I made this probably true stat up in my head).
Personally think she looks fantastic tho.
Posted 2010-08-25 09:15:10
Tinkelbell, on 2010-08-25 04:01:41, said:
The media had voiced for their fav girl : Ms Thailand Foonthip. May be they like the way she flaunting her leg ?
Unfortunately, seemed that didn't work so well with those distinguished honorable judges, that why she didn't make the cut, not even the round of 15.
It's just politics. The honorable judges can't vote for someone who's seen as too sexy. Can't really blame them either, they can hardly let their contest turn into a soft porn show, when next year even more "daring" girls come forward. She was punished. In order to keep with the spirit of the contest, they must go for more conservative candidates - looks don't even enter into that equation.
Of course, for me she's still the star and secret winner of this competition, hands down. She's pretty, but more importantly she has the most spunk.
Look at the Mexican winner - boring!!!
Posted 2010-08-25 09:17:19
IMA_FARANG, on 2010-08-25 08:51:44, said:
Am I the only one who thinks she looks, stupid?
Yes.
The costume is fantastic, and she's fantastic.
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