Believe it or not, man chosen as Ripley’s most beautiful woman

Kathy Heinecke presents the crown to Nong Taetae (Taya), Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man of 2005.

Believe it or not, man chosen as Ripley’s most beautiful woman
Suchada Tupchai

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum at the Royal Garden Plaza welcomed 32 Miss Tiffany Universe 2005 contestants on May 5 to the Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man 2005 contest as a foretaste of the real event.

Contestants had lunch with celebrities and reporters at Food Wave on the third floor before gathering in front of the museum. General manager of Royal Garden Resort Public Co Ltd Amorn Amornkul gave a welcome speech before the “women of the second category” walked on stage to display their talents and participate in the activities.

Ripley’s staff also led them around “the world’s biggest haunted house” and the newly installed Infinity Maze, a great attraction for all of the contestants.

Present was Miss Tiffany 2004 and Miss Queen International 2004, Nong Poi-Treechada Petcharat, who was introduced to everyone.

Later, seven contestants were selected to answer the committee’s questions. Kathy Heinecke from the Minor Holding (Thai) Company placed the crown on the head of Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man, contestant No 31, Nong Taetae/Pheeraya Ruangroongroj, a student from Rangsit University. The prize was 10,000 baht and a certificate from Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum.


Somporn Naksuetrong, general manager of Ripley’s, presents a certificate to Nong Taetae (Taya Cool Venus), Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man for 2005.


“Mai chai phoo chai (Not a man)” show by Nong Poi.