Biological females get a chance to strut their stuff at Royal Cliff

April 11, 1998 by Michael Swart
Filed under Events

by Teetha Clench
Pattaya Mail’s Fashion Editor

There was a flurry of activity going on when Teetha walked into the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, the venue for the “Miss Swim Wear Thailand 1998″ contest.

Teetha does not like to get in the way, so she took this chance to observe the preparation of the contest. Leaning against a wall, we noticed something ‘different’ about this competition. Curiously putting on her glasses, Teetha was non-plussed! All the contestants were women. Biological, female women. Never one to let a ‘scoop’ get away, Teetha cornered famed designer, Mince Aphai to find out ‘what was what.’

Photo: Winners of the Miss Swimwear 1998 held at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on April 11.

Mince sighed, “Well, we do not want be considered discriminatory.”

Caught a bit off-guard, Teetha found out from organizers that this contest, held on April 11, was to display Thai feminine pulchritude and mental acuity at its finest. One of the most stupendous events of this year, the show was broadcast on Thai TV, Channel 5.

International fame is in the offing, as the lucky winner will travel to the USA to compete in the “Miss Swimsuit International” competition.

Surprisingly, this women’s event drew a great deal of interest from male members of the community. At first Teetha thought that the men had come in response to requests from spouses. But many men had made their way solo.

The hosts, ‘Sam’ Yuranan Pamornmontri, considered one of the handsomest men in Thailand, and Miss Narisa Honghiran or ‘Becky,’ an Amerasian of Amazonian proportions, delivered lively commentary on the event. Their clever comments and observations kept slavering men in the audience from being bored.

The sweetly somnolent ‘Maem’ Patcharida Watana and the stentorian ‘Tak’ Lila entertained viewers with melodies in different but inimitable styles.

Ten finalists were chosen from the 40 contestants. After long deliberation, judges selected three finalists.

Breathing was hot and heavy as the audience waited for judges to announce the winner.

Ms. Vichuda Kisasara, 21, won the title of ‘Miss Swimwear’ 1998. The prizes included a tiara worth 150,000 baht, 120,000 baht in cash, a trophy, membership to Phillip Wain exercise studio and a Charles Jourdin wristwatch. She is 176 centimetres tall and her measurements are 32-23-35 (inches).

Second Prize went to Ms. Irene Suviraya. Prizes included 60,000 baht in cash and a diamond ring.

Third Prize went to Ms. Sudarat Kongkaphan. Sudarat won 40,000 baht in cash and a Charles Jourdin wristwatch.

Teetha hopes to see more events of this type in Pattaya. Biological females can be lovely, even though their soprano and alto voices are a wee bit high to be considered ‘sexy.’ This is no cause for discrimination, though.

Generally, it showed that Pattaya is ‘up-to-date’ and open minded.

Original article by Pattaya Mail