Apasra Hongsakula

Apasra Hongsakula (, , ; born January 16, 1947) is a Thai businesswoman and beauty queen who won the title of Miss Universe 1965. She is a daughter of Group Captain Perm and Kayoon Hongsakula. She was the first woman from Thailand and the first Southeast Asian to win the Miss Universe title.

Biography Apasra was born and raised in Bangkok, and sent to learn English at a girls secondary school in Penang.

She married the first cousin of Queen Sirikit, by whom she has a son. The marriage ended long ago in divorce, but she remains a revered social figure in the country. Her younger sister, Paveena, is a prominent political figure and former member of Thai parliament.

Judging She returned to the pageant as a judge in 1973 and 1979.

Post pageants Apasra was appointed "cultural ambassador" by Tourism Authority of Thailand. President of Raymond Weil Watches (Thailand) President of Apasra Beauty Slimming Spa

Facts and trivia She is the third Thai representative at Miss Universe pageant.