Chiang Mai hosts 'The Northern Star Model Thailand 2026' pageant to scout new stars
The Chiang Mai Provincial Education Office participated in and presented awards at the "The Northern Star Model Thailand 2026" pageant, a platform that provides opportunities for children and youth to showcase their talents and develop their personalities through modeling and confident self-expression.
This competition garnered significant interest from parents and children in the area, with categories divided by age group to ensure that children have an appropriate space to demonstrate their potential according to their age.
Regarding the results in the girls' category for ages 3–9, the winner was Miss Ariana Piangtawan Stokes, or "Nong Arna," who made a great impression on the judges.
Meanwhile, the first runner-up award went to Miss Waratsara Pingwang, or "Nong Nara," who delivered an equally outstanding performance on the pageant stage.
This activity serves as a platform that helps encourage children to learn how to work with others and build self-esteem, which will be a valuable experience for furthering their modeling and entertainment industry talents in the future.