Nam-Ing defeated nine other contestants to claim the crown at the grand final held at the Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra.
Kiara Paweenchaya Kraithalingchai was named first runner-up, while Jessie Prapawarin Lynch finished as second runner-up. Yuphaloi Yupawan Semayai and Emily Guild were named third and fourth runners-up, respectively.
For Nam-Ing, the victory marks the latest chapter in a pageant journey that began in 2023, when she won the Miss Universe Thailand Nakhon Sri Thammarat title at the age of 18, making her one of the youngest contestants in that year’s national competition.
Originally from Phatthalung, Nam-Ing was still a Grade 12 science-mathematics student at Khao Chaison School when she won the provincial crown.
Although she did not advance far at the national level, she drew attention for balancing pageantry with academics and was recognised as a recipient of a medical scholarship.
She later graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus before returning to the pageant stage to compete under the Phuket banner.
Speaking after her victory, Nam-Ing said she felt both excited and relieved after years of competing.
“I feel very excited and relieved because I have finally achieved it,” she said.
“I want to thank everyone who has followed and supported me since I first started competing. Thank you for all the encouragement you have always given me,” she continued.
Looking ahead to Miss Universe Thailand 2026, Nam-Ing said she intended to rely on her individuality as her greatest strength.
“I will bring my true self to the Miss Universe Thailand stage. I am confident that, working with Team Phuket, pageant fans will see another version of me,” she said.
“I will continue to improve myself and do my best to bring the crown back to Phuket,” she added.
Nam-Ing closed her remarks with a message to Nawat Itsaragrisil, the national director of Miss Universe Thailand: “Boss, see you in Bangkok. Please be kind to me. I will do my very best.”
The grand final was organised by Miss Universe Phuket licence holder Thanapat Nuansakul in collaboration with the Thai Peranakan Association and the Phuket Peranakan Association.
The pageant showcased Phuket’s Peranakan identity through fashion, cultural performances and local cuisine. Contestants first took to the stage in contemporary versions of traditional Phuket attire before appearing in the swimsuit and evening gown rounds.
Kiara Paweenchaya Kraithalingchai won the Best in Phuket Batik award, while Jessie Prapawarin Lynch received the Best in Swimsuit award.
The evening was hosted by Veena Praveenar Singh, Miss Universe Thailand 2025 and first runner-up at Miss Universe 2025. Former Miss Universe Phuket titleholder Dale Narumon Pimphakdi, who went on to finish second runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand 2025, returned to the stage for her farewell appearance.