South African-born Tharina Botes wins Miss Universe Thailand 2026
South African-born model and businesswoman Tharina Botes has achieved a remarkable pageant comeback after being crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 in Bangkok on Sunday, 23 August.
Picture via Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Two years later, she competed at Miss South Africa 2018, making it into the Top 12 before representing the country at Miss Supranational 2018.
The next chapter begins in Puerto Rico, where she will compete for the Miss Universe 2026 title and attempt to turn years of pageant experience into global victory.
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