Miss Universe Organization Responds to Controversy in Bangkok
The Miss Universe Organization announced it will initiate legal and corporate actions against Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, following his public insult of Fátima Bosch, the contestant representing Mexico, during the 74th edition of the pageant held in Bangkok.
Incident Details at the Sash Ceremony
The controversy erupted during the sash placement ceremony, a key preliminary event before the main competition. Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted several contestants over their insufficient promotional posts about Thailand on social media.
When Fátima Bosch tried to defend herself, Itsaragrisil interrupted her, telling her to “shut up” and calling her “stupid” in front of the entire room.
“Nadie podrá callar mi voz.”
— Fátima Bosch, Miss México 2025
Reaction and Solidarity Among Contestants
The insult sparked immediate outrage. Bosch, visibly upset, left the room, and dozens of other contestants followed in support of her.
Context and Significance
Traditionally a platform to celebrate beauty and women’s empowerment, the Miss Universe stage became the center of an unexpected and intense controversy.
Summary
The public humiliation of Fátima Bosch by the Thai director during Miss Universe 2025 led to widespread condemnation and promises of legal action, highlighting the tension behind the scenes of international pageantry.
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