Personal Profile About Tharina Botes
A Thai-South African model, Botes is no stranger to the pageant circuit. Born in South Africa and now based between Phuket and Bangkok, the 29-year-old holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics from the University of South Africa. She’s fluent in Thai, English, and Afrikaans, and lists painting, freediving, tennis, and traditional Thai dance among her interests. Her CV reads like a highlight reel of the international pageant world: she was first runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand 2021, won Miss Thailand World in 2023 (going on to compete at Miss World the same year), and made the Top 10 at the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars edition earlier this year.
Tharina Botes Age
Tharina Botes was born November 17 1996, down in South Africa. If you count it up, she’s 29 years old by August 2026. She’s a Thai-South African model, and also a beauty pageant titleholder, you know the type, has competed in quite a few bigger international events.
Tharina Botes Parents
As for her parents, it’s said she was born to a South African dad and a Thai mom. Her father worked in the motor industry, while her mother owns Jasmine Thai Day Spa in Ferndale, Gauteng, South Africa. And Tharina has a younger sister, plus a younger brother as well. Not complicated right
Tharina Botes Height
Tharina Botes height is listed around 1.80 metres, which is about 5 feet 11 inches. Her stature was also written as 179 cm in her official Miss International 2016 contestant profile, so yeah the numbers kinda line up, mostly.
Tharina Botes Miss World Placement
Tharina Botes was Thailand's representative at Miss World 2023 after securing the title of Miss Thailand World 2023. The event was held in India, and she did not qualify for the finals. Prior to the Miss World pageant, Botes had built a solid record in pageantry. She represented South Africa in Miss International 2016, but did not qualify for the semifinals. She took part in Miss South Africa 2018 and got into the Top 12. Additionally, Botes was the contestant for Phuket at Miss Grand Thailand 2019 and got into the Top 10. In 2021, she was one of the contestants in Miss Universe Thailand 2021 and was the 1st Runner-Up.