Former Girly Berry member Giftza Piya Pongkulapa has been crowned Miss Universe Rayong 2026. This victory qualifies her to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe Thailand 2026 pageant. The win is notable as Piya initially gained prominence as a singer with the popular Thai girl group, Girly Berry. The announcement has garnered attention from both beauty pageant enthusiasts and fans of the singer’s previous musical career. She will now represent the Rayong province at the national level. The competition aims to select Thailand’s representative for the international Miss Universe competition. This marks a new chapter for Piya, transitioning from the music industry to the world of pageantry.