Suchata Chuangsri becomes Thailand's first-ever Miss World
Suchata Chuangsri of
Thailand has been crowned Miss World 2025, marking a historic first for her country at the 72nd edition of the international pageant, held this year in Hyderabad,
India
Chuangsri, a 22-year-old political-science student from Phuket, emerged victorious from a field of 108 contestants representing countries across the globe.
She received the crown on Saturday from the reigning title-holder, Czech model Krystyna Pyszková.
Chuangsri said she aimed to use the Miss World platform to raise awareness of breast cancer through her 'Opal for Her' initiative, which she has championed for over three years.
Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic (left) with first runner up Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia at the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad on Saturday. Photo: AP
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