Thailand’s Sofia Sasiwaparin Atsawahirankarn crowned Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026, Philippines finishes third runner-up
Thailand celebrated another international pageant victory as Sofia Sasiwaparin Atsawahirankarn captured the coveted Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026 crown, emerging victorious over an impressive field of international beauty queens.
The Thai representative earned the competition’s highest honor, adding another prestigious title to her country's growing achievements on the global pageant stage.
Meanwhile, the Philippines had its own reason to celebrate as Gabrielle Galapia delivered an impressive performance, ultimately securing the third runner-up position.
Galapia's achievement marked a successful campaign for the Philippines, demonstrating the country's continued competitiveness in international beauty competitions.
After advancing to the Top 25 finalists, the Filipina beauty queen maintained her momentum and eventually earned a place among the competition's five highest-ranking delegates.
Her third runner-up finish brought pride to Filipino pageant supporters who had followed her journey throughout the competition.
Costa Rica also enjoyed a remarkable showing, with Gia Franceschi claiming the first runner-up position, finishing just behind Thailand's newly crowned queen.
South Africa's Nompumelelo Amandla Malindi secured the second runner-up title, while Mexico's Itzel Borbon completed the winning circle as fourth runner-up.
The results highlighted the strong presence of representatives from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, reflecting the international character of the competition.
For Thailand, Sofia's victory represented another significant achievement in the country's international pageant history. For the Philippines, Galapia's placement reinforced the nation's reputation for producing competitive beauty queens capable of making their mark on the world stage.
Beyond the titles and placements, the competition provided an opportunity for women from different nations to represent their cultures, showcase their personalities, and celebrate international friendship through pageantry.
As the newly crowned Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026 begins her reign, the spotlight also shines on the four runners-up whose performances earned them recognition among the competition's outstanding delegates.
Complete list of winners – Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026
Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026: Sofia Sasiwaparin Atsawahirankarn – Thailand
First runner-up: Gia Franceschi – Costa Rica
Second runner-up: Nompumelelo Amandla Malindi – South Africa
Third runner-up: Gabrielle Galapia – Philippines
Fourth runner-up: Itzel Borbon – Mexico
Congratulations to Thailand's Sofia Sasiwaparin Atsawahirankarn and all the winners of Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026!
For the Philippines, Gabrielle Galapia's third runner-up finish is another achievement worth celebrating, adding to the country's proud tradition of international pageant success.