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Bui Simon (Porntip Nakhirunkanok) was born on 7 February, 1968 in Bangkok, Thailand, is a Miss Thailand 1988, Miss Universe 1988. Discover Bui Simon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
| Popular As |
Porntip Nakhirunkanok |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
7 February, 1968 |
| Birthday |
7 February |
| Birthplace |
Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality |
Thailand
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She is a member of famous with the age 56 years old group.
Bui Simon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Bui Simon height is 5ft 8in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 8in |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Brown |
| Hair Color |
Black |
Who Is Bui Simon's Husband?
Her husband is Herbert Simon (m. 2002)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Herbert Simon (m. 2002) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Bui Simon Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bui Simon worth at the age of 56 years old? Bui Simon’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Thailand. We have estimated Bui Simon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
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Bui Simon Social Network
Timeline
She became the second Thai woman to win the title after Apasra Hongsakula who won Miss Universe 1965.
Simon became the first woman ever to win both the Miss Universe and Best National Costume award in one pageant.
Bui Simon (born Porntip Nakhirunkanok (ภรณ์ทิพย์ นาคหิรัญกนก; ; ); February 7, 1969) is a Thai philanthropist and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1988.
Simon is president and founder of the Angels Wings Foundation.
She is on the Board of Regents of Pepperdine University, the Board of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis as a Distinguished Advisor and also is on the Board of Governors for the Dream Foundation.
Porntip Nakhirunkanok was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
Her nickname is "Bui" (ปุ๋ย,, ), which is her preferred name.
It means "to sleep like a baby" in Thai.
In the early 70's, she was brought to the United States by her family.
She attended Washington Irving Middle School and Franklin High School in Los Angeles.
In 1983, at the age of 15, Simon took part in the Miss California Teen USA where she was placed first runner-up.
In August 1988, Nakhirunkanok was presented the Thai Royal Medal of Honour, Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, by King Bhumibol Adulyadej for her service in helping children in need.
Upon her return to Thailand, she participated in the 1988 Miss Thailand pageant held in Bangkok where she won the right to represent Thailand at the Miss Universe pageant.
Aged 19, Simon was crowned as Miss Universe 1988 by outgoing titleholder Cecilia Bolocco on May 24, 1988, in Taipei, Taiwan.
At the time of Miss Universe 1988, Simon weighed 114 lb, and stood at 5ft 8in.
In 1989, she was named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador of Thailand by Air Chief Marshal Siddhi Savetsila, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
As Goodwill Ambassador, she addressed the UN General Assembly concerning the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree psychology from Pepperdine University.
Simon crowned her successor, Angela Visser of the Netherlands, at Miss Universe 1989 in Cancun, Mexico.
She received a second Royal Decoration in 2001, Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.
In 2002, she married Herbert Simon, an American businessman who is the owner of the Indiana Pacers basketball team and Simon Property Group.
