The 12th Miss Tiffany is Universe 2009 competition is now closed to new applications.

The theme this year for the competition is “Live Learn Love to Enhance your beauty”, and this year will be the first time for the competitors to wear swimsuits during the competition.

Doctor Seree Wongmontha, an outspoken figure in the gay community and director of the beauty contest, said the Miss Tiffany Universe stage is a world-standard stage for ladyboys to express their beauty and talents.