Overview
- During a sashing ceremony in Bangkok, Thai executive Nawat Itsaragrisil singled out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, called her “dumb” over promotional posts, and ordered security to remove her.
- The confrontation was captured on a Miss Universe Thailand Facebook livestream, with clips rapidly circulating across social platforms.
- Several contestants, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, walked out in solidarity with Bosch.
- MUO President Raúl Rocha Cantú condemned the conduct, said the executive’s participation is restricted, and indicated potential corporate and legal actions.
- MUO CEO Mario Búcaro is traveling to Thailand as the Nov. 21 pageant in Pak Kret remains on schedule, and Itsaragrisil later issued a livestream apology citing miscommunication.