{"id":232209,"date":"2026-04-02T17:14:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/miss-grand-thailand-contestant-darathorn-yoothong-goes-viral-for-kalasin-strut-dance\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:14:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:14:06","slug":"miss-grand-thailand-contestant-darathorn-yoothong-goes-viral-for-kalasin-strut-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/miss-grand-thailand-contestant-darathorn-yoothong-goes-viral-for-kalasin-strut-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss Grand Thailand Contestant Darathorn Yoothong Goes Viral for \u2018Kalasin Strut\u2019 Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A beauty pageant contestant from Thailand has captured the internet\u2019s attention \u2014 not with a traditional runway walk, but with a high-energy dance routine that has racked up millions of views across social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Darathorn (\u201cDada\u201d) Yoothong<\/strong>, representing Kalasin province at the Miss Grand Thailand pageant, drew widespread attention during the swimsuit segment when she was filmed dancing to \u201cNobody\u201d by Wonder Girls as the production cut to commercial. The routine, featuring fast-paced, hip-hop-inspired movements, has been widely shared on social media<\/a> and referred to as the \u201cKalasin Strut.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miss Thailand Contestant\u2019s Dance Becomes a Standout Moment on Stage<\/h2>\n

Footage from the event shows Yoothong moving across the stage with expressive gestures and facial expressions, differing from the more traditional posing style typically seen during swimsuit segments. The Miss Grand Thailand competition featured 77 contestants and places emphasis on stage presence and entertainment value alongside standard judging criteria.<\/p>\n

Videos of Yoothong\u2019s performance have been reposted across platforms including TikTok, where clips have surpassed one million views. Online discussions have focused on her confidence and individuality, with commenters celebrating her energy and personality.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLol she genuinely looks fun to be with~ She is the partyyy!\u201d one commenter wrote. Another said, \u201ctbh she\u2019d be so fun to hang with at the club lol.\u201d A Reddit user added, \u201cShe\u2019s the most confident one there, icon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Darathorn Yoothong Is a Professional Dancer on the Miss Grand Thailand Pageant Stage<\/h2>\n

Yoothong, a professional dancer, regularly shares choreography on social media and prepared a dance routine for the pageant. Her background in dance was evident in the polished and deliberate nature of the viral performance, which stood out against the more conventional walks of other contestants.<\/p>\n

She has reposted parody videos of her performance following its viral spread, leaning into the moment with humor and gratitude.<\/p>\n

Despite the online attention, Yoothong placed in the Top 20. The winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026 was Pattama Jitsawat<\/strong> of Chonburi, who will represent the country internationally.<\/p>\n

Darathorn Yoothong Responds to Global Attention<\/h2>\n

Following the competition, Yoothong addressed the response on social media, expressing both surprise and appreciation for the outpouring of support.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just truly be myself but this is honestly unbelievable than I ever imagined,\u201d she wrote on Instagram<\/a>. \u201cThank you so much for the love from everyone all around the world. I promise I\u2019ll be back stronger and even more fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a TikTok posted April 1<\/a>, she introduced herself to new followers, saying she goes by \u201cDada,\u201d is 26 years old and works as a professional dancer.<\/p>\n

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