Overview
- The final was held on October 18 at the Show DC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.
- During the Top 20 announcements, Miss Panama briefly stepped forward after mishearing the call before the host clarified that Miss Paraguay had been selected.
- Emma Tiglao’s victory delivered the Philippines’ first back-to-back Miss Grand International title, receiving the crown from compatriot Christine Opiaza as Thailand finished first runner-up.
- Peru’s Flavia López had sustained a leg injury days earlier, performed with a bandaged leg and occasional wheelchair use, and said after her elimination that she was surprised but grateful.
- Director Nawat Itsaragrisil said advancing an injured contestant would have been unfair to those who completed all activities, drawing online criticism over transparency.