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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet Miss World 2025 winner Opal Suchata Chuangsri: 8 things to know about first woman from Thailand to win the crown
It's time to meet the new Miss World: Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand wowed the judges with her brains, beauty and talents, and was crowned Miss World 2025 on May 31, 2025. The 21-year-old was crowned by the previous year's winner, Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková from Czechia. Opal is the first representative from Thailand to win the Miss World title. Also read | Miss World 2025: Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned winner, Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia is the runner-up The 72nd Miss World was held in Hyderabad, and featured 108 contestants from around the world. For those who missed out on watching Miss World 2025 or simply want to learn more about the new winner, we've got you covered. Ahead, get to know Opal as she embarks on this chapter and takes on her brand-new role. A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Here are a few facts about Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri: 1. Opal Suchata Chuangsri made history as the first representative of Thailand to win Miss World. 2. According to a June 1 report on before becoming Miss Universe Thailand, Opal, whos is from Phuket, was pursuing a bachelor's degree in politics and international relations at the Faculty of Political Science of Thammasat University. 3. She is proficient in Chinese, having graduated from Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok with a specialisation in the Chinese language, the report added 4. Opal also has interests in psychology and anthropology, and she would like to be an ambassador of her country one day, as per 5. She has volunteered for organisations supporting breast cancer and has 'herself faced surgery at 16'. 6. Opal has a special talent for playing the Ukelele backwards. 7. She has 16 cats and five dogs as pets! 8. Opal also won the contest's multimedia component and topped the contestant app leaderboard, with over 2.3 million views. She was also Asia and Oceania Continental winner – she was one of the four continental winners. 'I always believe that no matter who you are and no matter how old you are, no matter what title you hold in your life, there is always a person next to you – whether it's a child, whether it's an adult, it could even be your own parents – that look up to you in a way. And the best way to lead people is to lead with their gracefulness in your actions. That is the best thing we can do to the people around us and in our world,' said the 72nd Miss World as per news agency PTI. She was replying to a question by one of the judges, Sonu Sood. The actor wanted to know what her Miss World journey taught her about the truth and personal responsibility in shaping how the stories are told. At Miss World 2025, Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje Admassu was declared the runner-up. Maja Klajda of Poland was the second runner-up, and Aurelie Joachim of Martinique was the third runner-up. India's Miss World contestant Nandini Gupta was eliminated before she could reach the top 8.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Surviving Breast Surgery At 16 To Making History: Meet Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Miss World 2025
photoDetails english 2909127 Miss Thailand, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, made history by becoming the first Thai woman to win the Miss World title at the 72nd edition of the pageant. Updated:May 31, 2025, 11:14 PM IST Miss World 2025 Crowned in Hyderabad 1 / 7 Miss Thailand, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, made history by becoming the first Thai woman to win the Miss World title at the 72nd edition of the pageant, held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Saturday. She was crowned by Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszková. Who Is Opal Suchata Chuangsri? 2 / 7 Crowned Miss World Thailand 2025 earlier this year, Opal's journey to the global crown has been inspiring. Born on March 20, 2003, in the scenic coastal city of Phuket, she grew up in a family deeply rooted in hospitality. Her parents, Thanet Donkamnerd and Supatra Chuangsri, run a private business in Thalang, Phuket. A 21-Year-Old History-Maker 3 / 7 At just 21 years old, Opal has carved her name in history. Raised in Phuket, she is fluent in Thai, English, and Chinese, making her a true global citizen and communicator. Academic Excellence 4 / 7 Opal completed her schooling at the prestigious Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in politics and international Relations at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University. Advocacy: 'Opal For Her' 5 / 7 Beyond the pageant stage, Opal is deeply committed to women's health advocacy. At the age of 16, she underwent surgery to remove a benign breast lump. This personal experience inspired her to launch the 'Opal For Her' campaign, focused on breast health awareness and early detection, championing women's empowerment and well-being. Her Journey in Pageantry 6 / 7 Opal's pageant career began in 2021 with Miss Rattanakosin. In 2022, she competed in Miss Universe Thailand, finishing as the third runner-up. She was later promoted to second runner-up following the resignation of Nicolene Limsnukan. In 2024, she represented Thailand at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, competing with contestants from 125 countries. The Winning Answer 7 / 7 During the final Q&A round, actor Sonu Sood asked Opal what her journey had taught her about storytelling and personal responsibility. Her graceful response won hearts: 'I've learned we must become people our loved ones look up to. No matter how far we go, our actions should always speak louder
Nikkei Asia
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Thailand faces heavier challenges under Trump tariffs
Thitinan Pongsudhirak is professor at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Political Science and a senior fellow at its Institute of Security and International Studies in Bangkok. Thailand is in deeper water compared with its peers in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs announced on April 2. Several policy missteps from an ill-advised deportation of Uyghurs to China and the reception of Myanmar's junta chief to the controversial arrest of an American academic have undermined Thailand-U.S. relations at a time when Bangkok needs to navigate and negotiate a tariff deal in Washington.
