Maria Poonlertlarp

Awards & Honours

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Maria Poonlertlarp's achievements go beyond a single crown. Her top-five finish at Miss Universe 2017 marked Thailand's best result in 29 years, a feat that resonated across the country. She has since leveraged that platform to build a career in acting and to amplify her environmental advocacy, earning recognition as a WildAid ambassador and a leader in the plant-based movement.

AwardsMaria Poonlertlarp's most significant award is the Miss Universe Thailand 2017 crown, which she won to represent her country on the international stage. Her top-five finish at Miss Universe 2017, while not a formal win, is widely regarded as a major achievement and a national milestone for Thailand.

Honours & Distinctions

WildAid Ambassador

WildAid

Official ambassador for the global conservation organization.

Rankings & Lists

#Listed

20 front runners for the 2017 Miss Universe pageant crown

Business Insider·2017

#Featured

The Future List

Koktail Magazine

Magazine Covers

Koktail Magazine

The Future List

Lifestyle Asia

December 2021

Good Life Gurus

Records & Feats

Thailand's best Miss Universe result in 29 years

Pageant·2017

Finished in the top five at Miss Universe 2017, the highest placement for Thailand since 1988.