Overview
- Video from a Bangkok registration event shows organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil confronting Fátima Bosch over alleged reluctance to post Thailand promotions before Bosch left the room.
- Bosch says she was insulted and called stupid during the exchange, and several contestants, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, signaled support by exiting.
- The Miss Universe Organization issued a statement condemning disrespect, confirmed a delegation led by CEO Mario Búcaro is on site, and said all events will proceed toward the November 21 final.
- Itsaragrisil posted updates and later livestreamed to deny bad intent, citing stress and saying he apologized privately, though he did not issue a clear public apology.
- Bosch confirmed she will remain in the competition, and Miss Universe México publicly called the behavior toward her unacceptable and affirmed support for their delegate.