BANGKOK – Ning Pattama Jitsawat has officially claimed the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 crown, and her win came with both joy and pressure. After the final round, Ning and the four runners-up spoke to the press about the result, the stress they faced during the competition, and what comes next.
The Miss Grand Thailand 2026 lineup includes winner Ning Pattama Jitsawat, with Angie Panasya Angelica Deemak as first runner-up, Ailin Naepsuk as second runner-up, Phaphaeng Nattkrita Kerdkaenjiroj as third runner-up, and Noey Narumon Chalermrerk as fourth runner-up.
Ning said the moment her name was called, everything she had gone through finally felt meaningful. For her, the crown was the return on months of effort, pressure, and determination.
She admitted that not everyone would agree with the result. Still, she said this win came from hard work, honesty with herself, and staying focused on her goal. She also said she rarely praises herself, but this time she feels proud of how far she has come.
Ning shared that the hardest part of the competition was the question-and-answer round. Even so, she believes she improved each time she stepped on stage. She practiced every night and tried to stay calm, because once nerves take over, it becomes easy to lose control.
She kept going despite heavy criticism.
Ning revealed that she faced drama almost every day during the competition. At times, it hurt so much that she cried, and her family even wanted her to withdraw. But she chose to stay and fight on.
She said criticism didn’t make people like her more, but it pushed her to keep going. In the end, she used that pressure as fuel and turned it into a victory.
Later, Ning admitted she hadn’t checked social media for over a week, so she doesn’t even know what people are saying now. Still, she said she’s used to being criticized daily. As for preparing for the final question, she said no one can predict exactly what will be asked. She only guessed broad topics and did her best in the moment.
Before the pageant, Ning had made it clear that she came for one thing only: the crown. Now that she has it, she’s ready to move forward with the organization and sign a contract with Miss Grand.
She said once she achieved what she came for, she felt fully unlocked. From this point on, she is open to working with the organization in whatever way fits best. She had already decided that if she won, she would sign.
Ning also believes she can help the organization in many ways. Before entering the pageant, she was already working almost every day as a singer. Besides singing, she said she can work as an entertainer, host, presenter, and reviewer. With more life experience than many younger contestants, she feels she has a lot to offer.
Ning wants to go further than Miss Grand Thailand 2026
Some people have questioned why Ning entered a beauty pageant when she already had a successful career. Her answer was simple: she believes she can still go much farther.
She said that while she has experience and responsibilities, one thing she has lacked is someone who can refine her and bring out her full potential. She trusts Nawat Itsaragrisil to be that person, and she believes he can polish her into something even stronger.
As for how far she wants to go, Ning said she is leaving that to fate. Right now, she is focused on this success and what she can build from here.
First runner-up Angie said she felt excited during the final moment, but she was happy no matter who won. She said she had seen Ning’s effort throughout the competition and felt the crown truly suited her.
Angie also said her own result went far beyond what she had imagined. She never expected to make it this far, especially after coming from a much smaller audience and lower expectations. Reaching first runner-up already felt bigger than she had hoped for.
She made it clear that she was not heartbroken over missing the crown. Instead, her tears came from happiness. She said she gave everything she had, and that alone made her proud. On stage, she felt strongest during the performance round. As for the final questions, she admitted they were difficult and that she understood where she still needs work.
Like Ning, Angie also stayed away from social media because she tends to overthink. She prepared for a few likely topics, but said the real challenge wasn’t just the question itself. It was having to answer under pressure while everyone watched. She said some contestants freeze, some go blank, and she nearly did too, but managed to recover.
Ailin says she was ready for any outcome.
Second runner-up Ailin said she felt happy with the result, though she was nervous when the final five were announced. She believed she performed well on every part of the stage because she came prepared in every area, including performance, body, and answering questions.
Although she was considered one of the front-runners, Ailin said she handled the pressure because she already believed in herself. At the same time, she has competed often enough to understand that winning is never guaranteed. Because of that, she had already prepared her heart for any result.
Ailin also said she is proud to work with the Miss Grand organization in any role. For now, she is very happy with being the second runner-up and feels proud of what she achieved. After spending a month with the other contestants, she knows how hard everyone worked and how much pressure each of them carried.
When it comes to feedback, Ailin said not every answer will please everyone. Still, she believes all of them did their best in that moment. She is willing to accept useful comments and continue improving.
Third runner-up Phaphaeng said this placement means a lot to Team Saraburi. She described it as one of the team’s biggest achievements and also a farewell gift to PD Morphine, who is moving on to a different path. She asked fans to continue supporting both the team and their former leader.
She also spoke about being chosen as Boss’s Choice twice, saying she was shocked by it. She said she never tried to please the boss for attention. Instead, she simply wanted him to truly see who she is. She answered honestly in the private room, and she did not expect that honesty to be remembered or rewarded. She joked that becoming Boss’s Choice twice has now become a new legend.
Phaphaeng also thanked Nawat for giving an ordinary contestant like her a place in the top five. She said that after winning the Saraburi crown, many people looked down on her and thought she would go no further. She had no big spotlight, no major fan base, and no famous name behind her. Because of that, standing in the top five means everything to her.
She said she has already achieved one dream by reaching this point. From now on, she wants to begin a new chapter as part of Miss Grand 2026 and do her best in every task she is given.
When talking about social media, Phaphaeng took a different view from some of the others. She said she checks engagement often, even during breaks backstage. She accepts honest criticism and uses it to improve. But if the comments are only meant to attack her, she said she won’t stay silent.
She also felt good about her answer on stage. Even if her word choice is not yet fully polished, she said she answered naturally and in her own way. At just 19 or 20 years old, she knows she still has room to grow, but she believes this round showed one of her strongest answers yet.
Noey says a childhood dream is finally coming true
Fourth runner-up Noey admitted she cried a little during the competition. As the final approached, she grew more anxious because every contestant was strong. To protect her peace of mind, she stayed away from social media and asked her team for space from online pressure.
She said she worked especially hard on her speaking and question-answer preparation. Normally, she speaks well, but formal situations make her nervous. So she tried to pull out her true feelings and all the preparation she had done. When she answered on stage, she surprised even herself and felt proud of what came out.
For Noey, joining the Miss Grand team is already part of a much bigger dream. She said that since first grade, she has wanted to become famous, even before she fully understood what being an actress or artist meant. Now she feels she has finally become known. She laughed and said the only thing left is becoming rich, and she hopes being part of Miss Grand will help with that, too.
Noey also said she feels deeply proud of herself. Even though she is petite and has often faced criticism about being small or having short legs, she proved she could still stand on this stage and reach this point.
Later, she spoke about the pressure of the question round. She said everyone expects a lot from Miss Grand contestants at that moment. Still, for her, the most important thing is sincerity. Even if some contestants were too nervous to say everything they wanted, the answers they gave came from real feelings and a genuine wish to speak out.
After the win, Ning admitted she still feels a little hurt and wonders whether everyone will support her when she goes on to compete internationally. She laughed about it, but her feelings were clear. She has fought hard to get here, and she hopes people will stand behind her.
Ning will represent Thailand at the Miss Grand International pageant in India. She said she now has seven months to prepare, and she plans to use every bit of that time wisely. She wants to improve her walk, language skills, and speaking ability, and she intends to work on every detail. For now, she is asking fans for encouragement as she begins the next stage of her journey.
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