Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress 2015

Thailand's Yada Theppanom, 23, has been crowned Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress 2015 last October 2 beating 16 other contestants from nine countries.

Philippine's Alexandra Mae Rosales was named the first runner-up, while Indonesia's Falentina Cotton was the second runner-up.

All winners walked away with a crown, cash and prizes, trophy and professional make-up course.

Malaysia's Joey Ong Ai Ee, 25, won the Miss Friendship title.



Among other awards presented to the participants were Best in Social Media, Best National Dress, Best in Talent and Miss Elegant.

The event showcased the unique and rich ties that ASEAN nations share, not just in terms of trades, but also in culture, friendship, tourism and goodwill.

The participating countries are Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Laos’ participation is its first since the pageant commenced 23 years ago.

Delegates at this year's Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress

Cambodia - Phatna Phan
Cambodia - Sreyleak Van
Indonesia - Falentina Cotton Suwit
Indonesia -  Vivien Anjadi Suwito
Laos - Santhany Saymanyvah
Laos -  Soundaphone Sikayphack

Malaysia - Joey Ong Ai Ee

Malaysia - Shirley Hew

Myanmar - Hnin Nadicho

Myanmar -  Shin Pyait Sone Htet

Philippines - Rowena Sasuluya

Philippines -  Alexandra Mae Rosales

Singapore - Rachel Koh 

Singapore - Hashiena Jan Ayub 

Thailand - Yada Theppanom

Thailand -  Kobkul Bunruang

Vietnam - Nyuyen Thi Quynh Nga, 20

(Photos via The Star)