India, Aug. 20 -- The Miss Universe Thailand 2026 stage transformed into a delicious spectacle during its official national costume competition held on August 18 in Bangkok.

Centred around the official theme "Fruits & Food: Thailand Soft Power," all 77 contestants representing the country's 77 provinces strutted down the runway in elaborate, larger-than-life outfits inspired by their local delicacies and agricultural produce.

The runway offered a full-course visual feast, with delegates sporting creative ensembles ranging from a giant plate of Pad Thai and mango sticky rice to floating market coconut boats, local fruit vendors.

Pageant organisers designed the showcase to highlight Thailand's rich culinary identity and project its cultu...