Pimbongkod Chankaew


Allison Sansom, also known as by Thai name Pimbongkod Chankaew is a Thai beauty queen of German descent who won the title Miss Thai New Year USA 2013 and placed first runner-up at Miss Universe Thailand 2014 and represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2014 pageant after the winner Weluree Ditsayabut resigned her title.

Early life

Pimbongkod is of Thai and German descent and was born and raised in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
In 2012, she graduated from Eagle Rock High School and she studied at Pasadena City College in California, United States.

Pageantry

Pimbongkod competed in Miss Universe Thailand 2014 and won first runner-up. A month later, Weluree Ditsayabut, who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2014, resigned her title, Pimbongkod represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2014. Although considered to be a strong candidate by many, she failed to place in the Top 15.