Miss Universe Restricts Thai Director’s Role
The Miss Universe Organisation has announced that Nawat Itsaragrisil, the Thailand pageant director, will face restrictions on his involvement in upcoming Miss Universe events following a public incident. During a pre-pageant gathering in Thailand, Itsaragrisil called Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, “dumb.”
Incident Details
At the event, contestants from various countries were present when Itsaragrisil addressed them, urging them to promote the host country. He warned, “Be careful, you are in Thailand, you are in a game.” Tensions rose when he accused Bosch of not posting promotional content about Thailand, allegedly following her national director’s instructions.
When Bosch defended herself, Itsaragrisil interrupted loudly, stating, “If you follow the orders from your national director, you are dumb.” Bosch insisted on standing her ground, responding, “Because I have a voice.”
Aftermath and Reactions
Itsaragrisil called security to remove Bosch, which outraged other contestants. Many showed solidarity with Bosch by standing up in her support. As she left, Bosch confronted Itsaragrisil with a call for respect:
“As women, you need to show respect for us.”
Summary
The Miss Universe Organisation restricted the role of its Thailand director after his disrespectful remarks towards Miss Mexico during a pre-pageant event.
Author’s Note
This incident highlights tensions in international pageants and the importance of respect and professionalism in such global events.