Miss Universe Thailand Director Apologizes and Is Dismissed
The National Director of Miss Universe Thailand, Nawat Itsaragrisil, was dismissed after calling Mexican contestant Fátima Bosch "stupid" during a controversial exchange. Despite a tearful apology campaign addressed to all contestants, criticism continued to mount against Itsaragrisil.
Incident Details and Apology
The conflict arose when Itsaragrisil insulted Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, publicly humiliating her. The backlash online and from public figures who supported Bosch intensified the situation.
In response, Itsaragrisil made multiple apologies, including a personal address to the contestant group, but these efforts failed to calm the controversy.
Pageant President's Response and Sanctions
Raúl Rocha, president of Miss Universe, announced sanctions against Itsaragrisil, effectively banning him from most of the 74th pageant events. This decision was shared via a video on Miss Universe’s social media on November 4.
"I will not allow the values of respect and dignity towards women to be violated," Rocha stated, expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates and condemning Itsaragrisil's actions.
Official Statement Highlights
- Rocha spoke in Spanish with English subtitles in the announcement.
- He emphasized respect and dignity as core values of the pageant.
- The sanctions restrict Itsaragrisil’s involvement in upcoming events.
Public and Online Reaction
Many users and public figures voiced support for Miss Mexico, criticizing the Thai director’s behavior as unacceptable.
The controversy highlighted the importance of respect and professionalism in international pageants.
Summary: The dismissal of Nawat Itsaragrisil following his offensive remarks to Miss Mexico underscores the Miss Universe organization’s commitment to respect and dignity among contestants.
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