After Miss Thailand , Paweensuda began to focus on her education and retreated from pageantry . She returned in 2017 , competing in Miss Universe Thailand 2017 . Despite being a frontrunner in the competition , she placed as the second runner-up behind winner Maria Poonlertlarp and also won the special award Miss Smile . Following her performance in Miss Universe Thailand 2017 , Paweensuda was appointed to represent Thailand at Miss Earth 2017 , where she placed in the top eight despite again being a frontrunner for the crown . Two years later , Paweensuda returned to Miss Universe Thailand and competed in Miss Universe Thailand 2019 . Being a major frontrunner for the crown , Paweensuda went on to win the competition , being crowned by outgoing titleholder Sophida Kanchanarin and Catriona Gray of the Philippines , who had been crowned Miss Universe 2018 . In the competition , she had also won Best Swimsuit , Perfect Poses , Miss Popular Vote , and was one of eight contestants awarded the Golden Tiara . Paweensuda will now represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2019
Miss Universe 2018
Miss Universe 2018
Paweensuda Drouin