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Miss Universe Sidelines Thai Co-Organizer After On-Camera Insult of Miss Mexico

MUO leadership is taking direct control in Bangkok to safeguard contestants.

Overview

  • Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha Cantú condemned Nawat Itsaragrisil’s conduct and said his participation in the 2025 events will be very limited or null.
  • The sash-placement activity where the incident occurred was postponed, and senior executives Mario Búcaro and Ronald Day were sent to assume control of the concentration and logistics.
  • The organization announced forthcoming corporate and legal actions related to the case and emphasized measures to protect the integrity and dignity of all delegates.
  • Mexico’s Fátima Bosch confirmed she will remain in the competition and has received public support from contestants and titleholders, including Victoria Kjær and Sheynnis Palacios.
  • Nawat issued public apologies, appeared tearful before reporters, and said he called security because he felt pressured and afraid, after accusing Bosch of not promoting Thailand on social media.