Looking back to her childhood, Auto never imagined that one day life would lead her to a beauty pageant stage. The word "crown" back then was just a distant, beautiful image, never a path she envisioned herself on. Auto grew up in a warm and loving family. Her family never viewed her as LGBTQ+, but rather as "just another child" with her own passions, identity, and the right to be herself fully. The love she received was unconditional; there were no questions like, "Why are you like this?" Only simple questions like, "Do you like it?" and "Are you happy?" Her grandmother, grandfather, and aunt gave her everything wholeheartedly, without asking about the price, only whether it made her smile. This love shaped Auto's childhood into a beautiful time and became crucial to her self-confidence to this day. Her mother was another incredibly important source of support. She not only encouraged Auto but also taught her the meaning of being a woman, how to take care of herself, how to speak, how to behave, how to respect others, and how to have self-respect. These lessons weren't confined to the home but have stayed with Auto on every stage of her life. During high school, Auto studied at...

"Wat Sing High School" is a school that gives a child the opportunity to be themselves with pride. There, Auto wasn't confined by any framework but received equal opportunities to participate in activities with all her friends. This school provided not only academic knowledge but also a space for acceptance and growth. Auto's first experience as a beauty queen began there – from a small school competition, on a small stage that may not have been brightly lit, but was filled with the small hopes of a young girl. That stage didn't just give her a prize, but also courage, experience, and the belief that "I can do it." From high school, to the next step in her self-development at university, Auto's beauty pageant journey became more serious. It was here that Auto received a crucial opportunity from an older student in the Faculty of Fine Arts – "P' Lee." P' Lee saw something in Auto before Auto even saw it in herself. P' Lee didn't just give her opportunities, but also provided genuine guidance – teaching her how to walk, posture, answer questions, and most importantly, her perspective on life. P' Lee taught Auto that being a beauty queen isn't just about standing pretty, but about standing with confidence and dignity. One thing P' Lee always said to Auto was, "Our family may not have everything, but we won't put pressure on you, and we'll let you do what you love, and we'll do it together." Those words weren't just encouragement. But it was a safe space that allowed Auto to dare to grow. Another important person is "P' Arm," a mentor who provided both support and encouragement. P' Arm was the one who rekindled the fire in Auto's heart when it was almost extinguished. The energy that had diminished flared up again because someone truly believed in him. P' Arm taught Auto to learn from his mistakes without fear, taught him to fight until the very end, to fight until he couldn't anymore, and only asked him not to stop trying. P' Arm always believed in Auto and always repeated the same phrase, "Auto, you can do it."

And on the day Auto started doubting herself, those words became the power that pushed her forward, and eventually, Auto actually did it. The positive attitude, optimism, and living with hope and confidence that P'Arm passed on – Auto accepted it and kept it as part of her identity. Throughout the four years of the competition, Auto made mistakes, experienced disappointment, and fell, but never stopped improving. Every lesson from the seniors, every teaching from her family, and every experience shaped Auto's meaningful growth. And in 2026, all her efforts paid off. The SSRU QUEEN 2026 title is not just Auto's achievement alone, but the success of her family, her school, P'Lee, P'Arm, and everyone who believed in a child from the day before she even saw the lights on the stage. From a child who received unconditional love, from a student who received equal opportunities, from a junior who was guided by a senior, to a woman standing proudly on the stage. “The crown may be on Auto's head, but the true value lies in the hearts of everyone who journeyed with me. ✨” Auto-Alisa Jaipetch, SSRU QUEEN 2026