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Al Bawaba
a day ago
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- Al Bawaba
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 in historic win
ALBAWABA - Opal Suchata makes history with Miss World 2025 win. In a sparkling and joyous atmosphere, the 75th edition of the Miss World 2025 contest was held at the HITEX Convention Centre in Hyderabad, which is located in the state of Telangana, which is located in India. At the conclusion of the contest, Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned the winner, making her the first woman from Thailand to ever obtain the title of Miss Universe. In a moment that will live long in the memory, Suchata was presented with the crown by Kristina Peskova, the previous winner from the Czech Republic. The occasion was marked by a rousing round of applause and tears of delight. Opal Suchata Instagram profile It was determined that Hasit Dereje Adamsu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up, Maya Kleida of Poland was the second runner-up, and Orly Joachim of Martinique was the third runner-up. A parade of participants dressed in traditional national attire was the first event of the tournament. This was followed by the presentation of evening gowns, and finally, the top forty contestants from 108 different countries were named. Opal Suchata Instagram profile Through her victory in the "Multimedia" task for Asia and Oceania, which is a fast-track challenge that grants direct admission passes, Suchata was able to make it into the top 40 competition. Located in Phuket Province, Thailand, Opal, who is 21 years old, comes from a family of hoteliers. She has attended international schools and graduated from Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok with a major in Chinese. As a result, she is fluent in both English and Chinese. She is presently pursuing a degree in international relations at the prestigious Thammasat University, and she has an ambition of working in the diplomatic corps. This dream appears to be ideally linked with her current duty as Thailand's ambassador to the globe.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 2nd June 2025
Cheers to the humane side of Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Breast Cancer Awareness, Indian Tourism, AI Regulation, Deepfake Scamsthe new Miss World Suchata Chuangsri, the 21-year-old Thai beauty standing tall at 180 cm, has made history by winning the 72nd Miss World title. Her remarkable blend of elegance, intelligence, and compassion has brought immense pride to Thailand placing Phuket in the global spotlight. This victory is expected to boost tourism, media attention, and the hospitality industry in the region. Her advocacy for breast cancer awareness through the 'Opal for Her' initiative showcases how beauty queens can drive meaningful social change and inspire increased community engagement and philanthropy thereby strengthening Phuket's pageant legacy. With India as a neighbouring country, enhanced accessibility and cultural affinity may lead to a rise in cross-border tourism and better relations. RS Narula, Patiala Real beauty with a beautiful mind I wish to congratulate the winner of the 72nd Miss World-2025 crown Opal Suchata Chuangsri for emerging as the first beauty queen from Thailand to scale the pinnacle. The reply that clinched the issue in her favour 'being the person who all of the people in our lives look up to and lead with the gracefulness in your actions' demonstrates that she is a 'real beauty with a beautiful mind'. After all, every human being must be endowed with such qualities. Sreelekha PS, Boudhnagar, Secunderabad-61 Opal Suchata is a deserving winner Nearly a month-long celebration marking the 72nd Miss World pageant concluded on a grand note with Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand taking the crown. It was unfortunate that the Indian contestant Nandini Gupta could not even make it to the top eight stage. Opal Suchata, who underwent surgery for breast cancer, displayed her grit while answering a question, while maintaining 'whatever ailment you are suffering from, you should not worry about it nor stop your journey'. Meanwhile, the Revanth Reddy government showed its organisational acumen while using the mega event to showcase Telangana culture and promote tourism in a big way. Taking the contestants on specially conducted tours was a masterstroke, which also helped local vendors to flourish. Pratapa Reddy Yaramala, Tiruvuru (AP) Miss World organisers handled controversy quite well Opal Suchata Chuangsri's achievement at the Miss World 2025 was a stupendous effort and deserves the best of applause because Thailand finally got its world beauty. Though India's Nandini Gupta disappointed the local crowd, Suchata made Asia proud by winning the crown. Meanwhile, her feat will spur the cosmetics businesses, especially in the continent. Though the pageant was marred when one of the contenders Miss England Milla Magee walked out in a huff, the organisers weathered the storm rather well and conducted the pageant in a manner that was befitting the extravaganza. Some orthodox organisations and Leftist groups also tried to disturb the proceedings as is their wont but the security cover for the event thwarted bids to create mischief. Govardhana Myneedu, MG Road, Vijayawada Win AI race but with a clear conscience India's AI ambitions are no longer a distant dream. With the recent ₹10,000 crore India AI Mission, the spotlight is on local language models, infrastructure and homegrown startups like Sarvam AI. The partnership between Microsoft and Yotta to launch India's largest AI cloud cluster marks a significant leap. But amidst this digital gold rush, are we pausing to think? AI without regulation is a double-edged sword. What good is innovation if it widens inequality, automates prejudice, or compromises privacy? The digital divide is still real—can India's villages benefit from AI when they still struggle for basic internet? We must build smart and fair. Data ethics, local inclusion, and algorithmic accountability should not be afterthoughts. Our AI must reflect our democracy—not just our ambition. India may win the AI race. But will it win it with conscience? Mohammad Hasnain, Muzaffarpur Curb AI-generated deepfake scams The increasing misuse of AI to create deepfake videos and audio clips is a serious threat to public trust and safety. Recently, several innocent people were scammed through AI-generated voices mimicking their loved ones or trusted celebrities. What once seemed like futuristic fiction is now a dangerous reality. There is an urgent need for awareness and stricter regulations to detect and punish such acts. Tech platforms must also take responsibility in flagging and removing deepfake content before it causes damage. If left unchecked, these scams could erode trust in the media and relationships. Let's act before AI becomes a weapon in the hands of mischief-makers. Muhammad Arshad, Chagalamarri
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Miss Thailand Crowned 72nd Miss World, Makes History for Her Country
After a month-long celebration of beauty, purpose, and global unity, the 72nd Miss World pageant concluded in spectacular fashion with Miss Thailand being crowned the new Miss World, marking a historic first for her country. Her victory not only celebrated grace and intelligence but also the triumph of purpose-driven action on a global stage. Speaking exclusively with The Hans India, Opal Suchata aka the new Miss World shared her excitement and gratitude. She said,"Feels like a dream. The first person I talked to was my mother and also my family and my team. They were all in the audience to support me." She dedicated this victory to her people calling them the reason for her win. The grand finale lit up the night with electrifying performances by Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter, adding Bollywood flair and high-energy glamour to an evening filled with emotion and anticipation. In the audience were also present CM of Telangana A. Revanth Reddy, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Vijay Devarakonda among other high profile guests. The event reached its emotional peak when Krystyna Pyszkova, the 71st Miss World, gracefully passed on the crown to her successor, marking the beginning of a new chapter. The Final Showdown: Top 4 Questions That Defined the Night In one of the most anticipated segments of the evening, the Top 4 finalists were each asked a thought-provoking question during the judges' round- a defining moment that showcased their wisdom, authenticity, and presence of mind. Miss Martinique - Question by Manushi Chhillar: 'In a world of misinformation, how can we lead with truth, dignity, and gratitude?' Miss Martinique, who also won the title of Miss World Caribbean, reflected deeply, urging people to trust their intuition and hearts to discern truth. She emphasized the importance of understanding and evaluating information with care, encouraging a path led by honesty and self-awareness. Miss Ethiopia- Question by Rana Daggubati:'Miss World stands for character and purpose. How do you respond to those who may be misled into thinking it's just another beauty contest?' Making history as the first Ethiopian to reach this stage, she delivered a heartfelt message: 'This is for the mothers and children out there.' She stressed that Miss World is far more than beauty- it's about impact, purpose, and change. She won the title of Miss World Miss World Africa. Miss Poland - Question by Namrata Shirodkar:'What truth about your experience in Telangana would you share that no headline or rumor could capture?' Miss Poland, at a very young age of 19, spoke warmly about her personal journey in India, calling it a transformative experience. 'As a shy girl, I found connection, warmth, and friendship. Telangana became our second home. Nothing is more important than the people we meet,' she said. For her brilliant journey and sensible answer she bagged the title of Miss World Europe. Miss Thailand- Question by Sonu Sood: 'What has this journey taught you about truth and personal responsibility in shaping how stories are told?' In a poised and powerful response that won Opal Suchata the Miss World 2025 title, she said, 'I've learned the responsibility we carry in how our stories are perceived. We are the storytellers, and often, we are the people others look up to. There's always someone beside you whose life you can impact.' A Historic Win for Thailand Miss Thailand's win was not just a personal achievement; it was a national milestone. As the first woman from Thailand to ever win Miss World, she carved her name into the history books. Her answer, authenticity, and presence resonated with the judges and audience alike, sealing her place as the new Miss World. The night also awarded Sonu Sood as the youngest recipient of Humanitarian award for his philanthropic deeds while, Sudha Reddy was honoured as the Global Ambassador of Beauty with Purpose award.
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Miss World 2025 sees first winner from Thailand - meet the political science student who champions breast cancer awareness, Lifestyle News
The title of Miss World 2025 went to Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri after the grand finale held in Hyderabad, India on Saturday (May 31). Taking over the crown from last year's winner Krystyna Pyszkova of Czechia, Opal is the 72nd Miss World and the first winner from Thailand in the history of the pageant, according to the organisation. She was up against three other contestants in the final round of the pageant: Hasset Dereje from Ethiopia, who was the first runner up; followed by Maja Kladja from Poland and Aurelie Joachim from Martinique. The finalists also had to answer a question to the jury that was meant to test their vision, eloquence and values. According to an article on Miss World's website, Julia Morley, chairwoman of the Miss World Organisation — who also presided over the jury — praised the finalists for their "depth, grace and clarity of thought", particularly Opal. "Tonight, the world saw not just a beauty, but brilliance, courage, and a call for change. Opal has shown us that she is more than a winner, she is a woman of purpose, with a voice that the world is ready to hear," she stated. So, who exactly is Opal Suchata? Born in 2003 and hailing from Phuket, Thailand, Opal is a political science student studying at Thammasat University in Bangkok. She is an advocate for breast cancer awareness. According to the 23-year-old, she went through breast surgery to remove a benign tumour when she was 16. The political science student championed the cause for Miss World 2025's Beauty With A Purpose campaign — a segment of the contest that showcases compassion and community impact. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Opal Suchata (@suchaaata) She also founded the Opal for Her project, which aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer prevention. In addition to the main title of Miss World 2025, Opal also won the contest's Multimedia Challenge and topped the contestant app leaderboard with more than 2.3 million views. She had previously participated in Miss Universe 2024 and came out as third runner-up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TPN GLOBAL (@ Speaking as the 72nd Miss World 2025, Opal expressed: "This moment is not just a personal victory, it is a shared dream of every young girl who wants to be seen, heard and create change. I am honoured to represent this legacy and use my time as Miss World to make a real difference." [[nid:703478]]
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Happy Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata talks about working in Hindi films: 'I'd love to, it's a wonderful opportunity'
Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata, who hails from Thailand, said that she would love to work in Bollywood if there is an opportunity. Speaking with news agency ANI, she also talked about her India visit and said that she would "definitely be back." She thanked the Telangana government for providing 'the best accommodation and allowing us to have such a great time.' Opal said, "I feel very happy and proud. It is an honour to take the first Miss World crown to Thailand... I hope I have made them I get the opportunity, I would love to (act in Bollywood films); it is a wonderful opportunity..." She shared her experience of visiting India and said, "It was amazing. Since the first day I was here, everyone has been so are amazing, they have been so wonderful to me and we went to so many are so it is infrastructure or nature.. it's great to be here and I will definitely be back." Expressing her gratitude for all the arrangements made by the government, she added, "I would like to thank the Telangana government and all the people here for providing us with the best accommodation and allowing us to have such a great time in your home." Miss World America 2025 Jessica Pedroso also expressed her love for Hyderabad, its culture, people and food. She said that Hyderabad "was the best place for Miss World to be held". Jessica added that she tried "so amazing" butter chicken. While Thailand rejoices in Opal's crowning, India's hopes were dashed as Nandini Gupta, the country's representative, failed to make it into the Top 8 finalists. She had made it to the Top 40 after a standout performance in the earlier rounds, where she was among the 18 contestants who 'fast-tracked' to this prestigious category. However, she could not make it to the final cut as the competition progressed.
