Overview
- At a preliminary sash ceremony, Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly rebuked Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch over sponsored-content rules, called her "dumm," and had security remove her.
- The confrontation was livestreamed by organizers and quickly circulated online, intensifying criticism of contestants’ treatment.
- More than a dozen delegates, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walked out in protest as Nawat warned that those leaving risked disqualification.
- Miss Universe Mexico issued a statement condemning the incident as unacceptable, and Bosch said contestants should not be silenced or humiliated.
- Nawat later apologized for his remarks, and MUO said all events will proceed as planned while a high-level delegation travels to Thailand to address governance and safety ahead of the Nov. 21 final.