Miss International Queen 2026 Takes 27 Nations to Hua Hin by SRT Royal Blossom Train
The Tourism Authority of Thailand joined Miss International Queen 2026 to take contestants from 27 countries on a fashion shoot aboard a train to Hua Hin.
Miss International Queen 2026, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), took contestants from 27 countries on a journey from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Hua Hin aboard the SRT Royal Blossom tourist train to shoot a fashion photo set wearing outfits from Jim Thompson under the concept "The Evolving Legacy: Empower Every Voice". The event aimed to introduce Thailand to an international audience through travel and its seaside resort town. All the images were captured by fashion photographer Oat Chaiyasit.
Train Carriages Become a Moving Photo Set
The journey began at Bangkok Railway Station, before the contestants boarded the SRT Royal Blossom bound for Hua Hin. Along the way, the train carriages were used as a moving photo set, capturing both the individual personalities of each contestant and the friendship between contestants from different countries.
The scenery passing by the windows added atmosphere to the images, while the outfits from Jim Thompson added colour, pattern and a contemporary take on Thai identity, so the photos reflected both the classic charm of train travel and the confidence of those wearing them.
Hua Hin: From the Railway Station to Dusit Thani Hua Hin
On arrival in Hua Hin, the shoot continued at Hua Hin Railway Station, which has a timeless atmosphere, before moving to Dusit Thani Hua Hin, which reflects the charm of the seaside resort town, combining elegance with relaxation.
Every location was told as part of the same story, from the classic charm of the starting point, through memorable moments along the journey, to the bright atmosphere at the destination. The photo set therefore captured not only the beauty of the contestants but also presented Hua Hin as a destination that blends stories from the past with a modern lifestyle.
Photo Set Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contestants | From 27 countries |
| Annual Concept | The Evolving Legacy: Empower Every Voice |
| Shoot Locations | Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong), the SRT Royal Blossom train, Hua Hin Railway Station, and Dusit Thani Hua Hin |
| Fashion Photography | Oat Chaiyasit |
| Fashion Credits | Outfits by Jim Thompson |
| Accessories | HATSAYA |
| Tourism Promotion Partner | Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) |
Pageant Sponsors
Miss International Queen 2026 is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Rights and Liberties Protection Department of the Ministry of Justice, and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation). Also providing support are Pratunam Polyclinic, the Thai Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Wannasiri Hospital, Specialty Plastic Surgery Hospital, and Woodlands Hotel & Resort Pattaya.
The images as a whole convey that every journey creates space for every voice to be seen and to matter, using fashion, travel and friendship as tools to tell Thailand's story.
This story will be of interest to travellers looking for ideas for a train trip to Hua Hin, as well as hotel professionals and event organisers interested in how fashion and Thai tourist destinations can be used to communicate with international audiences.