In an inspiring tale of rags to riches, a 17-year old young girl named Khanittha Phasaeng from Thailand win the Miss Uncensured News Thailand 2015 crown. Khanittha is the daughter of a poor lady who raised Khanittha by working as a garbage collector.
Soon after her victory in the contest, Khanittha went straight to her mother’s workplace and touched her feet to sell blessings and to thank her for raising her amidst several adversities. The photographs of Khanittha paying tributes to her mother wearing her glittering crown, silk sash and heels have been going viral online.
Speaking about her mother, Khanittha said, “what I have today is because of my mother. She and I make a living by doing honest work, so there is no reason why I should feel inferior.” The long-legged beauty queen also vowed to help her family by working on menial jobs, and assisting her mother as she collects and recycles the garbage.
“When the referee announced the winner it felt like a dream. I thought how can an ordinary girl like me be a beauty queen,” said Khanittha about the moments of winning the crown. Khanittha’s mother separated from her husband and the family lived in utter poverty, forcing Khanittha to quit studies. Thanks to her crown winning glory, Khanittha is now being offered brand endorsement deals and offers in film and television.