Chalita “Namtan” Susanne was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2016 on Saturday night at Siam Paragon, Bangkok. The 21-year-old Samut Prakan native won 1 million baht in cash and will represent Thailand at the international Miss Universe 2016 beauty pageant. She will represent the Land of Smiles at Miss Universe 2016. Chalita succeeds Aniporn Chalermuranawong; in Miss Universe 2015, she placed in the Final 10, making her Thailand’s first placement in eight years, and first Top 10 on 27 years.