Nicolene Limsnukan
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| Born | Nicolene Pichapa Bunchu (1998-09-22) September 22, 1998 (age 25)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
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| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Thailand World 2018 Miss World Asia 2018 |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Universe Thailand 2018 (Top 10) Miss Thailand World 2018 (Winner) Miss World 2018 (1st Runner-Up) (Miss World Asia) Miss Universe Thailand 2022 (1st Runner-Up/Declined a contract) |
Nicolene Pichapa Bunchu (Thai: นิโคลีน พิชาภา บุญชู; born 22 September 1998), known professionally as Nicolene Limsnukan (Thai: นิโคลีน ลิมศนุกาญจน์), is a Thai-American model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Thailand World 2018.[1] She represented Thailand at the Miss World 2018 pageant and was crowned 1st Runner-Up and Continental Queen of Asia.[citation needed] In July 2022, Nicolene was announced as one of the top 30 finalist for Miss Universe Thailand 2022 and finished as 1st runner-up, but finally declined a contract of the title.
Limsnukan began her pageantry career in the Miss Thai New Years USA 2014 competition and won the title along with special awards for Miss Sport Outfit and Best Thai Costume.
Limsnukan represented Thailand in the Miss Teen Asia USA 2014 and won the title together with Miss Congeniality and Best National Costume Award.
Limsnukan competed in Miss Universe Thailand 2018 and was placed in Top 10 and won People's Choice Award.
Shortly after her time at the Miss Universe Thailand stage, Limsnukan joined the Miss Thailand World pageant, representing Bangkok in the Miss Thailand World 2018 competition,[2] which she won the crown,[3] and took Beauty With A Purpose Award, Best Thai Costume, Hua Hin's Favorite Award and Best Portrait. She succeeded outgoing Miss Thailand World 2016, Jinnita Buddee from Chiang Rai.
Limsnukan represented Thailand at the Miss World 2018 competition in Sanya, China on December 8, 2018, where Manushi ChhillarofIndia crowned Vanessa PonceofMexico as her successor at the end of the event.
Limsnukan became Thailand's first ever 1st Runner-up at the Miss World stage, marking Thailand's best performance in the pageant's history and ending a 26-year drought for the Continental Queen of Asia title. The last representative from Thailand to hold this title was Metinee KingpayomatMiss World 1992.[4]
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| Preceded by Tharina Botes |
Miss Universe Thailand 1st Runner-up/Dethroned 2022 |
Succeeded by Kanyalak Nookaew |
| Preceded by | Miss World 1st Runner-up 2018 |
Succeeded by
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| Preceded by | Miss World Asia 2018 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Jinnita Buddee |
Miss Thailand World 2018 |
Succeeded by Narintorn Chadapattarawalrachoat |
