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India.com
an hour 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
Cedar News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Cedar News
👑VIDEO: Opal Suchata from Thailand Crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad! 🌍
History made! Opal Suchata becomes the first Thai woman to win the prestigious Miss World title at the grand finale held in Hyderabad, India. 👑Opal Suchata from Thailand Crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad! 🌍 — Cedar News (@cedar_news) May 31, 2025 ✨ Who is Opal? 🔹 Politics student 🔹 Advocate for breast cancer awareness 🔹 Former Miss Universe Thailand 2024 🔹 Top 4 finalist at Miss Universe 2024 Her grace, intelligence, and advocacy stole the spotlight and captured hearts around the world. 📸 Watch the crowning moment and full event highlights here 👇
Gulf Insider
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri Wins Miss World Pageant In India
The Grand Final of the 72nd Miss World coronation show opened and closed with a bang — a swirl of sequins, feathers, and fierce face cards — as all 108 candidates from across the globe sashayed onto the stage in a stunning cultural showcase. But only one had to bring the crown home. And it Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri who won the Miss World 2025 title on Saturday night. She bested candidates from different parts of the world and ultimately came out the winner of the Top 4. Opal Suchata Chuangsri, born September 20, 2003, is a Thai beauty pageant winner and advocate for breast cancer awareness. She was Miss Universe Thailand 2024 and a 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe 2024. She is currently Miss World Thailand 2025 and represented Thailand at the 72nd Miss World competition in India. Education and career She completed her early education at Kajonkietsuksa School and Triam Udom Suksa School, where she majored in Chinese under the Arts program. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations at Thammasat University. She has been involved in breast cancer awareness initiatives, including raising funds for cancer support and treatment. Continental winners Following are the Continental Winners making up the Top 4 of Miss World 2025: Americas & Caribbean: Martinique – Aurélie Joachim Africa: Ethiopia – Hasset Dereje Admassu (1st Runner Up) Europe: Poland – Maja Klajda Asia & Oceania: Thailand – Opal Suchata Chuangsri (Miss World) Dressed in dazzling national costumes, the ladies turned the stage into a living, breathing world map of culture and couture. From bold tribal patterns to delicate embroidery, the opening felt like a fashion-forward world tour with no passport required. This wasn't just a catwalk, it was a full-on dance number. The contestants didn't just pose; they moved in sync with professional dancers, gracefully gliding, twirling, and grooving in perfect harmony. To top it off, the ladies were grouped by continental squads — think team spirit, but make it global glam. The stage lit up in waves as the delegates strutted out as Team Americas and Caribbean, then Africa, Europe, and finally, the powerhouse that is Asia and Oceania. Each group brought its own energy, flair, and flavor, making the opening feel like a glorious cultural parade crossed with a high-octane music video. It's kicked today (May 31) at 6:30pm IST (1:00pm GMT) in India. Hosting the evening will be Stephanie del Valle, Miss World 2016, alongside popular Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. And if this opening was anything to go by, the competition is just heating up. The venue? None other than the massive Hyderabad International Convention and Exhibition Center (HITEX), where gowns, goals, and global goodwill will collide in one unforgettable night. Time The coronation show starts at 6:30 pm local time (5pm UAE) — so set your alarms and prepare to cheer for your queen. Performers The celebration will feature vibrant performances by Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter, bringing Bollywood flair to an already star-studded event. The crown isn't just for the prettiest face, but the fiercest advocate. In a fun twist, the winner will be chosen from four regional finalists: representing Africa, the Americas and Caribbean, Europe, and Asia and Oceania. The reigning queen, Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic, will pass the crown to one of them. Honoring Humanity and Leadership Esteemed actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood will serve on the prestigious judging panel. He will be joined by Sudha Reddy, Global Ambassador for Beauty With a Purpose 2025 and host of the Gala Dinner, and Dr. Caryna Turrell, Miss England 2014 — now a public health physician, philanthropist, and Fellow at the University of Cambridge. The current Miss World, Krystyna Pyszkova, will assist in selecting her successor, while Julia Morley CBE, Chairwoman of Miss World, will lead the jury and announce the winner. Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017 and now a Bollywood star, will also make a special appearance during the event. The competition format for the 72nd Miss World is as dynamic as ever: All 108 contestants will be introduced to the global audience. Ten semifinalists from each continent (Americas & Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia & Oceania) will advance to the quarterfinals—40 in total. Among them, 16 contestants have already secured quarterfinal spots by winning fast-track challenges: 🇹🇹 Anna-Lise Nanton (Trinidad & Tobago) – Head to Head Challenge (Trinidad & Tobago) – Head to Head Challenge 🇲🇶 Aurélie Joachim (Martinique) – Top Model (Martinique) – Top Model 🇵🇷 Valeria Pérez (Puerto Rico) – Beauty With a Purpose (Puerto Rico) – Beauty With a Purpose 🇩🇴 Mayra Delgado (Dominican Republic) – Multimedia Award 🇿🇲 Faith Bwalya (Zambia) – Head to Head Challenge (Zambia) – Head to Head Challenge 🇳🇦 Selma Kamanya (Namibia) – Top Model (Namibia) – Top Model 🇺🇬 Natasha Nyonyozi (Uganda) – Beauty With a Purpose (Uganda) – Beauty With a Purpose 🇨🇲 Princesse Issie (Cameroon) – Multimedia Award 🇪🇪 Eliise Randmaa (Estonia) – Sports Challenge (Estonia) – Sports Challenge 🏴 Millie-Mae Adams (Wales) – Head to Head and Beauty With a Purpose (Wales) – Head to Head and Beauty With a Purpose 🇮🇪 Jasmine Gerhardt (Ireland) – Top Model (Ireland) – Top Model 🇲🇪 Andrea Nikolić (Montenegro) – Multimedia Award 🇮🇩 Monica Kezia Sembiring (Indonesia) – Talent and Beauty With a Purpose (Indonesia) – Talent and Beauty With a Purpose 🇹🇷 Idil Bilgen (Türkiye) – Head to Head Challenge (Türkiye) – Head to Head Challenge 🇮🇳 Nandini Gupta (India) – Top Model (India) – Top Model 🇹🇭 Opal Suchata (Thailand) – Multimedia Award The remaining semifinalists will be selected by the judging panel based on personal interviews, and their names will be revealed during the Grand Final. From the 40 quarterfinalists, the pool will be narrowed down to a Top 5 per continent, then to a Top 2, before finally selecting four continental winners. These finalists will answer a final question, and one will be crowned the new Miss World. Contestants will showcase their national pride and grace in national costumes, evening gowns, and custom couture designed by Archana Kochhar, the official fashion designer of this year's Miss World Festival. The grand evening will conclude with Krystyna Pyszkova, Miss World 2023, crowning her successor, marking the end of a spectacular journey and the beginning of a new reign. The Miss World Festival continues to be the largest and most influential global platform for young women, celebrating social advocacy, cultural heritage, and purpose-driven leadership.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025, Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia is the runner-up
Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World on Saturday in Hyderabad, where the international pageant was held this year. The Thai contestant beat 107 other national winners from around the world. Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia finished as the first runner-up in the competition. Chuangsri received her crown from last year's winner Krystyna Pyszková. The 72nd Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. India hosted the beauty competition last year as well. India's Nandini Gupta exited after making it to the final 20. In her latest Instagram post, Chuangsri posted a picture of herself with the traditional dress that she wore in the pageant's costume round. 'The shimmering white fabric and delicate opal-like florals reflect women who choose hope over fear,' Opal shared on her Instagram handle, adding, 'The soft flare mirrors the ripple effect of compassion--how one heart can awaken many. Swarovski crystals sparkle like the inner light that guides us through darkness.'
Straits Times
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Kunlavut Vitidsarn to top world ranking after making KFF Singapore Badminton Open final
SINGAPORE – A new men's singles world No. 1 is born in Singapore for the second year running, after Thailand's second-ranked Kunlavut Vitidsarn beat Taiwanese world No. 19 Lin Chun-yi 21-11, 25-23 in their semi-final at the US$1 million (S$1.29 million) KFF Singapore Badminton Open on May 31. By reaching the final, where he will meet China's world No. 15 Lu Guangzu on June 1, the 24-year-old has earned enough ranking points to displace China's Shi Yuqi and become the first Thai to reach the top rung when the world rankings are next released on June 3. Incidentally, Shi also rose to No. 1 for the first time after winning the 2024 KFF Singapore Badminton Open. After punching the air and hugging his coach Patapol Ngernsrisuk, Kunlavut said: 'I saw on social media I could be world No. 1 if I won today, so I'm very happy I did it. 'I'm also happy because I have been a champion three times this year, and this is my fourth final. I still need to learn a lot before the (Aug 25-31) world championships, and my bigger goals are to win Olympic gold and the All England Open title.' As the current world and Asian champion, the soft-spoken Thai is undoubtedly the in-form player in the men's singles field in Singapore, having won all his matches in straight games. After taking the first game 21-11 against Lin, he met with more resistance as the southpaw Taiwanese upped the ante in the second game, when he threw himself in making diving saves, much to the delight of the 7,220-strong crowd. After squandering a 18-15 lead, Lin saved three match points but missed his only one, before he played the shuttle into the net to hand Kunlavut a place in the final. Kunlavut said about the match: 'It's difficult to control and defend against left-handed players. I have to focus, and remember how he likes to play. In this tournament, I have to attack first and take the initiative because the shuttle is very fast and difficult to play with the draught. 'The final will be another really tough match because there's no easy matches in the men's singles game. I will try to do my best and perform well in attack and defence.' In the other semi-final, Lu beat 23rd-ranked Frenchman Christo Popov 21-15, 8-21, 21-15 as he hunts for his fourth career title. The 28-year-old Chinese player said of the final: 'I wasn't able to compete against Kunlavut in the recent Asian championships final because I hurt my back and had to retire. He is in great form so it's going to be a tough match. I'm not going to think too much, and will give my best and fight for the win.' Lu Guangzu is hunting for his fourth career title. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO The women's singles final will be an all-China affair featuring world No. 2 Wang Zhiyi and fifth-ranked Chen Yufei. Tokyo 2020 Olympics champion Chen had to recover from a one-game deficit to beat world No. 4 Han Yue 12-21, 21-15, 21-12 and extend the unbeaten run against her compatriot to an astounding 10 matches. The 27-year-old Chen , who lost to An Se-young in the 2024 final but beat the South Korean in the quarter-finals on May 30, said: 'I'm really happy because I honestly didn't expect to make it to the final here. 'After yesterday's win over (world No. 1) An Se-young, I was feeling quite drained in all aspects, so I couldn't get going in the first game. After that, I thought I did well to work my way back point by point and take down the match.' She added: 'I wasn't in good condition, physically and mentally, prior to the Paris 2024 Olympics, and I think I'm 70 to 80 per cent there now. My mental state is in a better place, which helps make up for things if my physical condition is lacking.' She will have a huge psychological advantage in the final as she holds a 9-1 head-to-head record against Wang, who held firm in her 21-12, 12-21, 21-17 win over Japan's world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi. The decider was an especially gripping affair as Wang led 17-7, only for two-time world champion Yamaguchi to reel off nine straight points. The 25-year-old Chinese managed to calm her nerves to take four of the next five points to return to the final after losing at the last hurdle to India's P. V. Sindhu in 2022. Wang, who is looking for a unique Causeway double after winning the Malaysia Masters in the previous week, said: 'My opponent never gave up and managed to catch up, but I'm really glad I was able to withstand the pressure at the crucial points.' 'Being able to make it to back-to-back finals is definitely an affirmation of my performance and a sign that I'm becoming more consistent. She (Chen) is in good form and I hope we can give everyone an exciting match,' added Wang. There will also be new sets of first-time Singapore Open winners crowned in the doubles events. The women's doubles final will be contested between Japan's world No. 6 Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi, and South Korea's world No. 8 Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong. In the mixed doubles, Hong Kong's world No. 3 Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet will take on Thailand's eighth-ranked Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran, with only Dechapol having won the event in 2019 and 2022 with Sapsiree Taerattanachai. David Lee is senior sports correspondent at The Straits Times focusing on aquatics, badminton, basketball, cue sports, football and table tennis. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
